Nutrition for Sport and Exercise

Nutrition for Sport and Exercise, 3rd Edition, is a textbook that connects the principles of nutrition and exercise physiology. Authors Marie Dunford and J. Andrew Doyle examine the relationships linking exercise and dietary intake with optimal athletic performance and health.

The volume emphasizes scientific reasoning by evaluating research studies that establish the basis for athletic dietary guidance. This evidence-based approach explains the rationale behind nutritional recommendations for active individuals.

Intended for students and instructors, the book bridges scientific concepts and everyday practice. It guides readers in translating broad dietary recommendations into specific regimens specifying foods, fluids, and supplements to support training and recovery.