Author : Frank I. Katch
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (91 download)
Book Synopsis Nutrition, Weight Control, and Exercise by : Frank I. Katch
Download or read book Nutrition, Weight Control, and Exercise written by Frank I. Katch and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Astract: An informative text covers basic nutritional concepts and guidelines for teachers and students involved in weight control and exercise programs; the text also can be used for the professional preparation of exercise specialists in physical education exercise science, and health-related disciplines. Twelve chapters are evenly distributed anong 3 central themes: the relationships of nutrition and energy for exercise; the synergisms of body composition, eating and exercise behavior modifications, and weight control; and guidelines for physiological conditioning for total fitness related to muscular strength, aging, exercise, and cardiovascular health. Information on the nutritive value of commonly-used foods (including fast food items), tables of energy expenditure in various activities, and a computerized meal and exercise plan are appended. (wz).