Nutrition for Serious Athletes ANNOTATION
The book contains black-and-white illustrations.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
About the Author
Dan Benardot, PhD, RD, is an associate dean for research and is on the
faculty of the departments of nutrition and kinesiology and health at
Georgia State University and has been involved in sports nutrition research
since 1981. He is the co-director of the Laboratory for Elite Athlete
Performance at GSU, which provides training and nutrition plans that help
athletes in their pursuit of excellence.
As the national team nutritionist and chair of the Athlete Wellness Program
for USA Gymnastics, Benardot worked with the gold-medal winning women's
gymnastics team at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. He has been funded by the
United States Olympic Committee to do research with elite athletes and has
also worked with top athletes from a variety of team and individual sports.
Benardot served as editor in chief of Sports
Nutrition: A Guide for Professionals Working with Active People and has earned
numerous awards for outstanding service from the American Dietetic Association.
Born in Greece, Benardot gained his love for sport while growing up in the Lake
Placid region of northern New York State. He now lives with his wife and two
children in Atlanta, Georgia, where he enjoys tennis, skiing, and photography.
SYNOPSIS
As a competitive athlete, you know that what you eat and drink can
significantly affect performance. And when you compete at a high level, the
types, amounts, and timing of foods, fluids, and supplements is especially
critical. Nutrition for Serious Athletes combines the latest research and
the training experiences of top athletes to provide detailed eating plans
for strength, power, and endurance sports.
Author Dan Benardot helps you tailor your diet to the needs of your sport
and time your meals for training and competition. As the national team
nutritionist for USA Gymnastics, Benardot helped the 1996 Olympic women's
gymnastic team to a gold medal. Currently the co-director of Laboratory for
Elite Athlete Performance at Georgia State University, he has also worked
with professional basketball and hockey teams as well as other individual
sports professionals.
If you are dedicated to being the best athlete you can be, you owe it to
yourself to bring this book to the training table. No matter what your
sport, Nutrition for Serious Athletes will provide you with expert advice to
maximize your training and improve your performance.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
Publisher
Throughout my gymnastics career, I have experienced many similar
nutritional concerns that are addressed in Nutrition for Serious
Athletes. Over the past four years, Dr. Dan has become my mentor and friend
and has helped me become aware of the nutrition that my body needs to excel in
my sport. — Kassy Scharringhausen First Place, 1996
Junior Rhythmic Gymnastics Challenge Third Ranked Gymnast, 1998 Senior Rhythmic
Gymnastics National Team Member 1995-1998, National Group Rhythmic Gymnastics
Team Member of the First Place National Group Rhythmic Team, 1998
Eating the right foods can make the difference between setting a personal best and falling short of the finish line. With all the nutrition companies trying to sell their latest formula, it's comforting to know exactly what works, and why. Follow Dr. Benardot's diet plans and you'll be peaking, not bonking. Awesome Book! This is a must-read for anyone trying to improve athletic performance. Dr. Benardot presents practical strategies for improving athletic performance. All of my athletes will be encouraged to read this book, not just to improve athletic performance, but also for improved lifelong health. — John Rembao
University of Texas Women's Cross Country Head Coach University of Texas Women's Assistant Track and Field Coach Three-time NCAA Division I Track and Field Champions
Nnenna Lynch
Dan's book is a must-read for any serious athlete. In the forest of
nutrition books, Nutrition for Serious Athletes is a guiding light. Dan's
message is simple and straightforward-eat well and often. Yet he helps you
understand why without getting too technical. Nutrition for Serious
Athletes demystifies nutrition fads and supplements, helping the reader
become an informed consumer. — Nnenna J. Lynch
Professional Runner 1997 World University Games 5,000-Meter Champion Three-time
Member U.S. World Cross Country Team
I coach gymnastics; I am not a nutritionist. It is great to be able to refer my athletes to a guide steering them toward the sound nutritional habits it takes to be a winner! — Kelli B. Hill Owner of Hill's Gymnastics Training Center
Coach for Dominique Dawes (Winner of Bronze and Gold Olympic Medals)
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