The new Second Edition of Practical Applications in Sports Nutrition provides students and practitioners with the latest sports nutrition information and dietary practices so they can assist athletes and fitness enthusiasts in achieving their personal performance goals. This guide not only provides the most current sports nutrition guidelines and research but also includes the tools and guidance necessary to most appropriately apply the information in the "real world." In addition, this text demonstrates effective ways to communicate sports nutrition messages to athletes and how to motivate individuals to make permanent behavior change. Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction to Sports Nutrition Key Questions Addressed: What is sports nutrition? Why study sports nutrition? What are the basic nutrients? How does the body produce energy? What are the Dietary Reference Intakes? What are enriched or fortified foods? What are the basic nutrition guidelines? How should athletes interpret the information on food labels? What are the factors to consider when developing an individualized sports nutrition plan for athletes? How can sports nutrition knowledge be converted into practical applications? Key Points of Chapter Key Terms Study Questions References Chapter 2 Nutrients: Ingestion to Energy Metabolism Key Questions Addressed: What happens to nutrients after they are ingested? How are carbohydrates digested, absorbed, transported, and assimilated in t