Nutrition and Exercise Concerns of Middle Age
Features
- Presents current research on energy-yielding nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and hydration
- Details how endurance and strength training influence dietary needs and health
- Discusses the role of diet and physical activity in reducing the risk of and in the treatment of age-related diseases
- Contains nutritional information on caffeine, herbal supplements, and tannins
- Features an extensive appendix that includes RDAs, a pyramid food guidance system, and nutrition/supplements facts labels
- Provides the official nutrient recommendations from the Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Sciences, the Australian National Health and Medical Council, and the World Health Organization
Summary
Many health professionals today seem to approach sports nutrition and physical activity recommendations with a "one size fits all" approach. Surprisingly, little consideration goes into addressing the changing needs of athletes as they progress in age.
Nutrition and Exercise Concerns of Middle Age addresses the specific nutritional and physical activity needs of active individuals thirty to sixty years old. Judy A. Driskell, one of the world’s leading experts in the field of sports nutrition, brings together cutting-edge research on the nutritional needs and exercise recommendations for this quickly growing age group.
Internationally acclaimed experts on nutrition and kinesiology unveil their research in sports nutrition, endurance and strength training, age-related disorders, and nutrition and exercise recommendations of health organizations. They also explore the role of diet and physical activity in reducing the risk of and in treating age-related diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Nutrition and Exercise Concerns of Middle Age is a valuable resource for nutritionists, physicians, dieticians, and researchers looking to access authoritative information on exercise and sports nutrition recommendations for middle-age adults.
Table of Contents
Preface
The Editor
Contributors
Section I: INTRODUCTION
Nutrition and Exercise Concerns of Middle Age, J. Driskell
Section II: ENERGY-YIELDING NUTRIENTS
Carbohydrates, M. Green and J. Doyle,
Lipids, S. Ehlers, H. Rasmussen, and J. Lee
Proteins, B. Snyder and M. Haub
Section III: VITAMINS
Fat Soluble Vitamins, M. Stacewicz-Sapuntzakis, and G. Borthakur
Vitamin C, H. Schellhorn, and Y. Li
B-Vitamins, G. Liepa, S. Pernecky, S. Pernecky, and S. McGregor
Section IV: MINERALS
Major Minerals: Calcium, Magnesium, and Phosphorus, F. Nielsen
Iron, E. Haymes
Trace Elements Excluding Iron, Chromium, and Zinc, H. Lukaski and A. Scrimgeour
Section V: FLUIDS AND HYDRATION
Fluids, Electrolytes, and Hydration, D. Kalman
Section VI: OTHER COMMONLY CONSUMED SUBSTANCES
Caffeine and Tannins, J. Kandiah and V. Amend
Herbal Supplements, J. Sun and D. Giraud
Section VII: RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Endurance Training, S. Simonson and C. Ratzin-Jackson
Resistance Training, R. Moffatt, J. Wilson, and T. Lawrence
SectIon VII: AGE-RELATED DISORDERS
Cardiovascular Issues, S. Mitmesser
Cancer, F. Ahmed
APPENDICES:
Appendix A: Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) and Adequate Intakes (AIs) of
Carbohydrates, Fiber, Fat, Protein, and Water for Adults, 31–70y
Appendix B: Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) and Adequate Intakes (AIs) of
Vitamins for Adults, 31–70y
Appendix C: Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) and Adequate Intakes (AIs) of
Minerals for Adults, 31–70y
Appendix D: Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (ULs) of Vitamins for Adults, 31–70y
Appendix E: Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (ULs) of Minerals for Adults, 31–70y
Appendix F: Recommended Dietary Intakes (RDIs) and adequate Intakes (AIs) of
Dietary Fiber, Fat, Protein, and Water for Adults, 31–70y, Living in Australia and New Zealand
Appendix G: Recommended Dietary Intakes (RDIs) and Adequate Intakes (AIs) of Vitamins for Adults, 31–70y, Living in Australia and New Zealand
Appendix H: Recommended Dietary Intakes (RDIs) and Adequate Intakes (AIs) of Minerals for Adults, 31–70y, Living in Australia and New Zealand
Appendix I: Upper Levels of Intake (ULs) of Vitamins for Adults, 31–70y, Living in Australia and New Zealand
Appendix J: Upper Levels of Intake (ULs) of Minerals for Adults, 31–70y, Living in Australia and New Zealand
Appendix K: World Health Organization’s Recommended Nutrient Intakes of Vitamins for Adults, 19–65y
Appendix L: World Health Organization’s Recommended Nutrient Intakes of Minerals for Adults, 19–65y
Appendix M: Daily Values for Adults and Children 4 years of Age and Older
Appendix N: Basic Recommended and Personal Recommendations Expected to Reduce the Incidence of Cancer, According to the World Cancer Research Fund and American Institute for Cancer
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