Williams' Nutrition for Health, Fitness and Sport: 2026 Release ISE

Tammy J. Stephenson, PhD, received her BS in Food Science and Human Nutrition and PhD in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Kentucky. She has taught a wide variety of food, nutrition, and wellness courses, including introductory nutrition, to majors and nonmajors in the Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition at the University of Kentucky for the past 15 years. Dr. Stephenson is an active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, serving as Chair of the Nutrition Educators of Health Professionals practice group. She has published and presented on service learning, technology in teaching, student-centered learning, and other related topics. Dr. Stephenson has a passion for teaching engaging, interesting, and relevant nutrition courses that has been recognized through multiple teaching and mentoring awards at the university, state, and national levels. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys running, yoga, coaching youth soccer, gardening, cooking, and spending time with her family.

• 1. Introduction to Nutrition for Health,Fitness, and Sports Performance2. Healthful Nutrition for Fitness and Sport3. Human Energy4. Carbohydrates: The Main Energy Food5. Fat: An Important Energy Source during Exercise6. Protein: The Tissue Builder7. Vitamins: Fat-Soluble, Water-Soluble, and Vitamin-Like Compounds8. Minerals: The Inorganic Regulators9. Water, Electrolytes, and Temperature Regulation10. Body Weight and Composition for Health and Sport11. Lifestyle Strategies to Support Weight Loss and Maintenance12. Gaining Lean Body Mass through Proper Nutrition and Exercise13. Nutritional Supplements and Ergogenic Aids