Fuel Up

Through scientific research and his experience as a nutritional counselor, Eric Sternlicht discovered that anyone who is physically active--from marathoners to manual laborers--can benefit from the nutritional strategies used by professional athletes. This comprehensive, up-to-date guide to sports nutrition shows readers how to incorporate these strategies into their own customized eating programs--and provides valuable information on: eating the right foods, in the right amounts, at the right times; facts and fallacies about carbs, protein, fat, and more; sports drinks, supplements, and nutrition bars; sports nutrition for illness and injury; how to maximize weight loss; and special concerns for women and mature athletes.