Nutrition and Football

<p><em>Nutrition and Football </em>is a FIFA endorsed book which provides the first formal scientific consensus on players’ energy use fluid and optimal nutritional requirements. Including:</p><ul> <li>nutrition for pre-season training match play and in different climates</li> <li>analysis of the energy and metabolic demands of players in different positions </li> <li>water and electrolyte requirements </li> <li>strategies to balance effects of stress over training and over playing </li> <li>ideal body composition in professional football </li> <li>analysis and interventions to counter late game fatigue </li> <li>supplements and nutrition for optimum training adaptation </li> <li>the effects of alcohol on metabolism performance and general health. </li> </ul><p>Each contributor to this accessible guide is an internationally recognized expert in their field and the chapters embrace all key aspects of nutrition for football. Presenting cutting-edge research the book has a practical and applied focus and has been developed with input from practicing sports nutrition club professionals. </p>