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Anita Bean's Sports Nutrition for Women: A Practical Guide for Active Women
Author(s): Anita Bean (Author)
- Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
- Publication Date: 1 April 2010
- Language: English
- Print length: 144 pages
- ISBN-10: 1408114070
- ISBN-13: 9781408114070
Book Description
Women who exercise regularly have specific nutritional needs. Carefully researched and fully up to date, and written by an experienced sports nutritionist, Anita Bean’s book is written in a clear and accessible way to appeal directly to active women. This book covers topics such as exercise and the menstrual cycle, bone health, disordered eating, weight loss and iron deficiency anaemia. Around 45% of women take place in sport or physical activity, and over 4.4 million women are members of sports clubs (21% of women). A recipe section gives women lots of ideas for healthy and easy -to-cook meals and snacks.
Editorial Reviews
Review
‘A one-stop shop for any female interested in health and fitness, whatever your chosen goal or regime’ –Women’s Fitness (May 2010)
‘This practical book is packed with up-to-date research that’s easy to read, plus advice and healthy recipes to improve fitness and recovery times, promote strong bones and avoid conditions such as iron deficiency.’ –Health & Fitness Magazine (May 2010)
‘Bean’s friendly, practical advice has guided many through the nutritional requirements for sporting activity’ –The Bookseller (March 2010)
About the Author
Anita Bean is an award-winning registered nutritionist, health writer, author and champion athlete. She specialises in sport and exercise nutrition, runs her own nutrition consultancy and advises athletes at all levels from recreational to elite. She contributes to many national magazines, is an experienced public speaker and is the author of Food for Fitness, Sports Nutrition for Young Athletes and The Complete Guide to Strength Training.
