Anita Bean is an award-winning registered nutritionist, internationally published author and recognised expert in sport and exercise nutrition. A former British bodybuilding champion, she has spent more than three decades translating nutrition science into practical advice for athletes, coaches and practitioners. She is the author of several bestselling books, including The Vegetarian Athlete’s Cookbook, The Runner’s Cookbook and The Vegan Athlete’s Cookbook.

• AcknowledgementsForewordPreface to the ninth editionPart 1: Your Daily Performance Diet: Optimal Nutrition For Training and HealthChapter 1 An overview of sports nutritionChapter 2 Energy for performanceChapter 3 CarbohydrateChapter 4 Protein Chapter 5 FatChapter 6 Vitamins and mineralsChapter 7 Sports supplementsChapter 8 HydrationChapter 9 Body Composition Chapter 10 Weight ManagementChapter 11 Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport; Eating Disorders; Menstrual DysfunctionChapter 12 Gut Health Chapter 13 Immune Health and Recovery from InjuryPart 2: Special Nutritional ConsiderationsChapter 14 The young athleteChapter 15 The plant-based athleteChapter 16 The masters athletePart 3: Guidelines for Different SportsChapter 17 Nutrition for Distance RunningChapter 18 Nutrition for CyclingChapter 19 Nutrition For SwimmingChapter 20 Nutrition for TriathlonChapter 21 Nutrition For Strength TrainingChapter 22 Nutrition For FootballAppendices 1. The glycaemic index and glycaemic load2. Glossary of vitamins and mineralsList of abbreviationsSymbols used and conversionsFurther readingReferencesOnline resourcesIndex

This is my go-to sports nutrition guide for athletes and active people seeking practical, evidence-based nutrition advice

Anita Bean is an award-winning registered nutritionist, internationally published author and recognised expert in sport and exercise nutrition. A former British bodybuilding champion, she has spent more than three decades translating nutrition science into practical advice for athletes, coaches and practitioners. She is the author of several bestselling books, including The Vegetarian Athlete’s Cookbook, The Runner’s Cookbook and The Vegan Athlete’s Cookbook.

• AcknowledgementsForewordPreface to the ninth editionPart 1: Your Daily Performance Diet: Optimal Nutrition For Training and HealthChapter 1 An overview of sports nutritionChapter 2 Energy for performanceChapter 3 CarbohydrateChapter 4 Protein Chapter 5 FatChapter 6 Vitamins and mineralsChapter 7 Sports supplementsChapter 8 HydrationChapter 9 Body Composition Chapter 10 Weight ManagementChapter 11 Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport; Eating Disorders; Menstrual DysfunctionChapter 12 Gut Health Chapter 13 Immune Health and Recovery from InjuryPart 2: Special Nutritional ConsiderationsChapter 14 The young athleteChapter 15 The plant-based athleteChapter 16 The masters athletePart 3: Guidelines for Different SportsChapter 17 Nutrition for Distance RunningChapter 18 Nutrition for CyclingChapter 19 Nutrition For SwimmingChapter 20 Nutrition for TriathlonChapter 21 Nutrition For Strength TrainingChapter 22 Nutrition For FootballAppendices 1. The glycaemic index and glycaemic load2. Glossary of vitamins and mineralsList of abbreviationsSymbols used and conversionsFurther readingReferencesOnline resourcesIndex

This is my go-to sports nutrition guide for athletes and active people seeking practical, evidence-based nutrition advice

Anita Bean is an award-winning registered nutritionist, internationally published author and recognised expert in sport and exercise nutrition. A former British bodybuilding champion, she has spent more than three decades translating nutrition science into practical advice for athletes, coaches and practitioners. She is the author of several bestselling books, including The Vegetarian Athlete’s Cookbook, The Runner’s Cookbook and The Vegan Athlete’s Cookbook.

• AcknowledgementsForewordPreface to the ninth editionPart 1: Your Daily Performance Diet: Optimal Nutrition For Training and HealthChapter 1 An overview of sports nutritionChapter 2 Energy for performanceChapter 3 CarbohydrateChapter 4 Protein Chapter 5 FatChapter 6 Vitamins and mineralsChapter 7 Sports supplementsChapter 8 HydrationChapter 9 Body Composition Chapter 10 Weight ManagementChapter 11 Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport; Eating Disorders; Menstrual DysfunctionChapter 12 Gut Health Chapter 13 Immune Health and Recovery from InjuryPart 2: Special Nutritional ConsiderationsChapter 14 The young athleteChapter 15 The plant-based athleteChapter 16 The masters athletePart 3: Guidelines for Different SportsChapter 17 Nutrition for Distance RunningChapter 18 Nutrition for CyclingChapter 19 Nutrition For SwimmingChapter 20 Nutrition for TriathlonChapter 21 Nutrition For Strength TrainingChapter 22 Nutrition For FootballAppendices 1. The glycaemic index and glycaemic load2. Glossary of vitamins and mineralsList of abbreviationsSymbols used and conversionsFurther readingReferencesOnline resourcesIndex

This is my go-to sports nutrition guide for athletes and active people seeking practical, evidence-based nutrition advice