SECTION I: Food Nutrients: Structure, Function and Digestion, Absorption, and Assimilation Chapter 1- The Macronutrients Chapter 2 -The Micronutrients and Water Chapter 3 - Digestion and Absorption of the Food Nutrients SECTION II: Nutrient Bioenergetics in Exercise and Training Chapter 4 - Nutrient Role in Bioenergetics Chapter 5 - Macronutrient Metabolism in Exercise and Training Chapter 6 - Measurement of Energy in Food and During Physical Activity SECTION III: Optimal Nutrition for the Physically Active Person: Making Informed and Healthful Choices Chapter 7 - Nutritional Recommendations for the Physically Active Person Chapter 8 - Nutritional Considerations for Intense Training and Sports Competition Chapter 9 - Making Wise Choices in the Nutrition Marketplace SECTION IV: Thermoregulation and Fluid Balance During Heat Stress Chapter 10 - Exercise Thermoregulation, Fluid Balance, and Rehydration SECTION V: Purported Ergogenic Aids Chapter 11 - Pharmacologic and Chemical Ergogenic Aids Evaluated Chapter 12 - Nutritional Ergogenic Aids Evaluated SECTION VI: Body Composition, Weight Control, and Disordered Eating Behaviors Chapter 13 - Body Composition Assessment and Sport-Specific Observations Chapter 14 - Energy Balance, Exercise, and Weight Control Chapter 15 - Disordered Eating Appendix A - Nurtritive Values for Common Foods, Alcoholic and Nonalcoholic Beverages, and Specialty and Fast Food Items Appendix B - Energy Expenditure in Household, Occupational, Recreational, and Sports Activities Appendix C - Assessment of Energy and Nutrient Intakes: Three Day Dietary Survey Appendix D - Body Composition Assessment Appendix E - Body Composition Characteristics of Athletes in Different Sports Appendix F - Assessment of Physical Activity Appendix G - Body Profile Analysis Index