Sports Nutrition, An Issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine

Any nutritionist knows that food is fuel when it comes to sports. Guest Editor Leslie J. Bonci, M.P.H., R.D., takes pride in her issue on Sports Nutrition. Shes the director of sports medicine nutrition at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, the author of the American Dietetic Association Guide to Better Digestion and she serves as a nutrition consultant for Pitts department of athletics, the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati Reds and Toronto Blue Jays. In addition, she is the company nutritionist for the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. This issue is all about fuel for performance, whether youre a weekend warrior, more advanced or just want to be more informed about Sports Nutrition. Check out the article on hydration - a hot topic these days - it covers hyponatremia and core temperature. Master athletes will find the articles on nutritional needs and joint inflammation invaluable. High school and college coaches will love the update article on the female triad. Other interesting articles include athletes and body composition and protein requirements for athletes.