Focused on the nutritional needs of adolescent athletes, this text provides a comprehensive overview of sports nutrition principles. It covers essential topics such as energy content, ATP's role in performance, energy balance, and the functions of macronutrients and micronutrients. The book emphasizes practical applications, linking theories to dietary recommendations and real-life athletic scenarios. Enhanced with summaries and tables, it offers up-to-date dietary guidelines and strategies for meeting nutrient needs through food sources, promoting a foods-first approach.
