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Title: Very basic & Ignores Contemporary sport Science Research Findings
Review: Neither the text of this book, nor the "About the Authors" section, demonstrates any background specific to sport science or athletic training. The book does contain a very readable and pleasant introduction to general nutrition and exercise, with many excellent illustrations, and is a good book for school libraries and health classes.Unfortunately I do not feel that this book lives up to it's title, and will probably not be usefully to competitive athletes at any level or fitness serious adults.For personal trainers, coaches, and athletes with some biology or chemistry foundation I would strongly recommend "Sport Nutrition: An Introduction to Energy Production and Performance" by A. Jeukendrup & M. Gleeson, which is a very up to date (published 2004), comprehensive, and peer reviewed treatment of the subject.
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