Drawing on the author’s extensive experience as an instructor, scientist, this engaging, authoritative text delivers an evidence-based yet accessible exploration of how nutrition impacts various aspects of active populations, from general health to muscle development, exercise recovery, injury prevention, and psychological well-being. Real-world examples and case studies bring difficult concepts to life, equipping readers with the knowledge and confidence to support the nutritional needs of active populations. 

• NEW! Comparative Case Studies at the end of each chapter challenge readers to apply what they’ve learned to varying active populations from endurance athletes to power-training athletes to team sports participants.  
• Practical Application Activity boxes provide engaging practice assessing diets, analyzing energy balances, and other professional tasks. 
• Chapter-opening Case Studies with discussion questions foster the critical thinking skills essential to real-world application.
• Important Factors to Consider boxes throughout chapters reinforce critical chapter points. 
• Standard Package option bundles a physical copy of the book and access to Lippincott Connect: Interactive eBook, multimedia content, and assessment questions.