Nutrition and Exercise Concerns of Middle Age

Health professionals today seem to approach sports nutrition and physical activity recommendations with a "one size fits all" approach. Surprisingly, little consideration goes into addressing the changing needs of athletes as they progress in age.Nutrition and Exercise Concerns of Middle Age is the first book to address the specific nutritional and physical activity needs of active individuals 30 to 60 years old. Judy Driskell, one of the world's leading experts in the field of sports nutrition, brings together cutting-edge research on the nutritional needs and exercise recommendations for this rapidly growing age group.Internationally acclaimed experts on nutrition and kinesiology unveil their research in sports nutrition, endurance and strength training, age-related disorders, and nutrition and exercise recommendations of health organizations. They also explore the role of diet and physical activity in reducing the risk of and in treating age-related diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and hypertension.Nutrition and Exercise Concerns of Middle Age will serve as a valuable resource for nutritionists, physicians, dietitians, and researchers looking to access the latest research on exercise and sports nutrition recommendations for middle-age athletes.Driskell, Judy A. is the author of 'Nutrition and Exercise Concerns of Middle Age', published 2009 under ISBN 9781420066012 and ISBN 1420066013.