Sports Nutrition for Paralympic Athletes, Second Edition

'In this second edition, Broad expands the coverage to include new data on body energy, temperature control, and hydration, for example, also adding new case studies that convey practical experiences and insights gained in the course of three major Paralympic events held since first publication. This work has been vital to establishing the recognition that Paralympic athletes are unique and have specific needs demanding that practitioners modify traditional practices to address their situation. Nutrition is a small yet essential part of performance enhancement, and Paralympic athletes can benefit tremendously from knowing how best to fuel their bodies to support competition. This text presents a wide variety of essential topics including, for example, nutritional requirements of specific types of para-athletes (those with cerebral palsy; amputees; and those with perceptual or intellectual impairments, to name a few), and challenges or barriers to effectively delivering nutrition information to such athletes. By identifying the population of Paralympic athletes and providing the rationale for specialized study of nutrition for this group, Broad provides tremendous service to the field. As this volume makes clear, Paralympic athletes are indeed athletes, but their nutrition needs can be unusual.' -- C. Hauff, University of South Alabama in Choice Connect vol. 57 (2020) 'The book is laid out like other sport nutrition books, but it really delves into the unique needs of Paralympic athletes, highlighting the challenges to dietary changes in para athletes, differences in hydration, fiber, and clinical needs. [...] Some unique chapters that will not be found elsewhere cover nutrition and spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy and acquired brain injuries, as well as the medical issues, pharmacology, and nutrient interactions. The chapter on assessment of body composition gives a thorough overview of assessment tools used: surface anthropometry; air displacement plethysmography; dual energy x-ray absorptiometry; and bioelectrical impedance. [...] The chapter discussing practical sports nutrition and challenges focuses on the specific needs and practical guidance for food preparation in the kitchen.' -- Amy Hess Fischl, University of Chicago Medical Center