1 Introduction
2 Macronutrients: Carbohydrates
3 Macronutrients: Lipids
4 Macronutrients: Proteins
5 Micronutrients: Vitamins
6 Micronutrients: Minerals and Water
7 Digestion and Absorption
8 Energy and Energy-Yielding Metabolic Pathways
9 Nutrients Metabolism
10 Guidelines for Designing a Healthy and Competitive Diet
11 Ergogenic Aids and Supplements
12 Nutrition and Metabolism in Special Cases
13 Measurement of Energy Consumption and Output
14 Body Weight and Composition for Health and Performance
15 Energy Balance and Weight Control
16 Thermoregulation and Fluid Balance
Biography
Jie Kang is Professor in the Department of Health and Exercise Science at The College of New Jersey, USA. He is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and an ACSM certified Clinical Exercise Specialist. Dr Kang is a scholar in Exercise Metabolism and has taught a variety of exercise science courses including Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism. He has also served as a director for the ACSM Certification Workshop and Examination.
