"Clinical Sports Nutrition" is a complete practical and clinical reference that provides state-of-the-art sports nutrition information. Each chapter contains specific reviews followed by practice tips. Contributions come from the leading academics, physicians and sports dietitians in Australia, Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Finland. The fourth edition has been substantially revised. In particular, it provides valuable new information on the female athlete triad; the 2005 ACSM/IOC position statement; exercise and the immune system; antioxidants and the athlete; and, food services for athletes and nutrition for travel.

About the Author

Louise Burke Head of the Department of Sports Nutrition, Australian Institute of Sport, ACT Vicki Deakin Head Dietitian, ACT Academy of Sport; Senior Lecturer/Head of Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Canberra, ACT