Download or read book Nutrition for Health, Fitness and Sport written by Melvin H. Williams and published by . This book was released on 2001-06 with total page 509 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook provides the reader with thorough coverage of the role nutrition plays in enhancing one's health, fitness and sport performance. Current research and practical activities are incorporated throughout. A dynamic new website features an online, password protected instructor's manual and an interactive student workbook, which will include content updates. The book provides the latest nutritional guidelines, including American Heart Association Guidelines and the latest RDA/DRI values throughout the text. New illustrations in support of new concepts (eg. lipids, physical activity pyramid, and model of nutrient intake) are found throughout the text.