An Athletic Trainers' Guide to Sports Nutrition

An Athletic Trainer's Guide to Sports Nutrition fills the void of a subject area that is underrepresented in current athletic trainer curriculums despite its importance in the field.

Damon Amato, MS, LAT, CSCS is an Athletic Trainer, Strength Coach, and Nutritionist with 13 years' experience in the field. With a broad knowledge base in the athletic domain, Damon has trained individuals from stay-at-home moms to mixed martial artists to college team sport athletes. His passion for helping athletes and practitioners alike flows through multiple disciplines, gathering expert resources in all facets of athleticism. With a master's degree in applied nutrition and a certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Damon spends most of his time helping high school athletes as the Head Athletic Trainer at the largest public high school in Massachusetts and also teaching performance nutrition courses at the college level.

Dedication Acknowledgments About the Author Contributing AuthorsPreface Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Basics of Human Nutrition Chapter 3 Nutrition Myths and Clarifications Chapter 4 Disordered Eating and Eating Disorders in Athletes Chapter 5 What IS Hydration? The Physiology of Fluid Absorption Chapter 6 Supplements Chapter 7 Eating Optimally for Injury Recovery Chapter 8 Nutrient Timing Chapter 9 Special Situations Chapter 10 ConclusionFinancial Disclosures Index