"Which of the following will yield the fastest measurable change in performance and/or body composition? (A) changes in training. (B) changes in diet. (C) use of sports supplements. (D) they all work equally well. If you answered 'C,' go to the head of the class. That's right; the proper use of sports supplements can produce changes in minutes (e.g. caffeine), days (e.g. creatine) and weeks (e.g. beta-alanine). Yet we are bombarded by muddled thinking from the mainstream media telling us that 'creatine causes cramps,' 'high protein diets are bad for your kidneys,' 'supplements aren't needed as long as you eat a balanced diet' and other ideas that are void of data. Sports Nutrition & Performance Enhancing Supplements (eds. Abbie Smith-Ryan PhD CSCS*D CISSN and Jose Antonio PhD FNSCA FISSN. Linus Publications) is a focused resource that will give you the latest sports nutrition science, and eradicate the intellectually lazy positions held so dearly by the anti-supplement crowd."--Amazon.

Personalization is a key term when talking about the future of all medical disciplines, including nutrition, and more specifically sport nutrition. The prospect of better tailored and more effective sport nutrition sounds appealing, but the research in personalized sport nutrition is somewhat lacking. Emerging evidence indicates that sport nutrition supplements and strategies may work in some individuals or under certain conditions, yet not in others. Research on novel ergogenic (= performance-enhancing) dietary approaches is often inconclusive because we fail to understand the environmental and genetic factors impacting the inter-individual responses to their intake and metabolism. These scientific hurdles need to be cleared before we can move to genetic or other screening tests to tailor sport supplement and macro- and micronutrient intake advice. This Research Topic provided a platform for original data and reviews on novel strategies for personalized sport and exercise nutrition, resulting in a diverse selection of published articles in the area.

Regular training and adequate nutrition are key factors in modulating exercise performance: Optimal performance requires a healthy diet adapted to the specific demands of the individual athlete's training and competition. Research has shown an impact of dietary intervention on the modulation of the skeletal muscle adaptive response to prolonged exercise training. Proper nutritional coaching should therefore not be restricted to the competitive events, but needs to be applied throughout both training and competition, each with its specific requirements regarding nutrient provision. Proper nutritional counseling will thus improve exercise training efficiency and ultimately increase performance capacity. Moreover, dietary counseling to modulate training efficiency is also relevant to the general public and the more frail clinically compromised patient groups.This book provides a solid scientific basis to help the reader define key targets for future interventions and develop new insights into the complex interaction between nutrition and exercise.

Two crucial components of a healthy life are nutrition and exercise. The importance of appropriate diet, food and nutrition are extremely important to be successful in sports, and, especially, in extreme sports. Extreme sport is an activity where a participant must demonstrate both mental and physical skills. This type of activity provides an adrenaline rush to individuals who are part of the "community of extreme sportsmen." Extreme sports provide opportunity for individuals to be active and fit with added enjoyment of partaking in a fun activity. Extreme sports in conjunction with proper nutrition helps to boost immunity and resistance against common infections. Studies have also exhibited that sports and exercise activities help in managing effective work-life balance as well. Extreme and Rare Sports: Performance Demands, Drivers, Functional Foods, and Nutrition provides a comprehensive treatise on extreme sports emphasizing the importance of nutrition and research-driven nutraceutical supplements in injury prevention and treatment. The book presents information on the nutritional requirements of sports activities on land, in water, or with high altitude-base. It covers a wide variety of definitions, philosophies, thoughts and practices involved with structurally diverse extreme sports. Features: Discusses specific food and nutritional requirements in extreme sports Provides information on the importance of functional foods, nutrition and structurally diverse phytonutrients for different sports Features information on Olympic and diverse extreme sports Details the importance of hydration and use of gelatin; skeletal muscle damage and recovery from eccentric contractions; and information on dietary supplements and antioxidants Presents analysis on growth, marketing, techniques, and future of extreme sports

This issue of Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, guest edited by Dr. Peter J. Carek, is devoted to Sports Medicine. Articles in this issue include: Preparticipation Evaluation; Cardiac Disease in Athletes; Sports Supplements: Pearls and Pitfalls; Common Prescription Medications Used in Athletes; Female Athletes; Principles of Rehabilitation; Common Upper Extremity Injuries; Hip and Knee Injuries; Ankle and Foot Injuries; Back Injuries; Neck Injuries; and Head Trauma and Injuries.

Clinical Nutrition in Athletic Training is the definitive nutrition textbook for athletic training educational programs, providing athletic trainers with foundational knowledge in clinical-based concepts specific to the field of nutrition. Editor Dr. Mark Knoblauch and his contributors draw upon nutrition-based requirements outlined in the 2020 Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) educational standards, as well as from the input of practicing athletic trainers and dietitians. This book gives an overview of the energy systems, macronutrients, and micronutrients that are often intertwined with nutrition. Each chapter includes real-life tips from the field, providing readers with a unique and practical learning experience. What’s covered in Clinical Nutrition in Athletic Training: Supplements and their use in clinical nutrition A detailed overview of fluid management Chapters specifically devoted to nutrition and disease, as well as eating disorders How to interpret food labeling An outline written by a dietitian on how to conduct a proper nutrition counseling session Tips on discussing nutrition with patients and athletes Clinical Nutrition in Athletic Training explores how proper nutrition may be able to reduce the incidence of injury in some individuals. With sections focused on direct patient care aspects of nutrition and how nutrition is involved in weight management, this book also examines how nutrition requirements change based on the type and level of physical activity an individual is engaged in. Clinical Nutrition in Athletic Training is an easy-to-read resource that will equip athletic trainers with the knowledge to care for and educate their patients and athletes on nutrition.