--- product_id: 9089670 title: "Sport Nutrition - 2nd Edition" price: "SAR 274" currency: SAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/9089670-sport-nutrition-2nd-edition store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # Latest research on energy & metabolism 200+ detailed illustrations In-depth exercise biochemistry Sport Nutrition - 2nd Edition **Price:** SAR 274 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ“ˆ Elevate your game with the science of sport nutrition β€” don’t just train, fuel like a pro! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sport Nutrition - 2nd Edition - **How much does it cost?** SAR 274 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/9089670-sport-nutrition-2nd-edition) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Enhanced Learning Tools:** Includes online instructor guides, test packages, and PowerPoint decks for seamless teaching and studying. - β€’ **Comprehensive Athlete Fueling:** Master macronutrients, micronutrients, and supplements to optimize training, performance, and recovery. - β€’ **Cutting-Edge Science, Simplified:** Unlock the latest sport nutrition breakthroughs with clear, logical chapters designed for fast mastery. - β€’ **Evidence-Based Nutrition Strategies:** Stay ahead with updated insights on carbohydrate intake, protein roles, immune function, and weight management. - β€’ **Trusted by Experts & Students Alike:** Praised for innovation and depth, this edition is your go-to resource for sport nutrition science. ## Overview Sport Nutrition - 2nd Edition is a comprehensive, scientifically grounded textbook that explores the principles of nutrition for athletes. Featuring over 200 illustrations and updated research on energy metabolism, carbohydrate intake, protein roles, and immune function, it equips students and professionals with the knowledge to optimize exercise performance and recovery. Enhanced with online teaching tools, this edition is ideal for advanced study and practical application in sport nutrition. ## Description The new edition of Sport Nutrition: An Introduction to Energy Production and Performance presents the principles, background, and rationale for current nutrition guidelines specifically for athletes. Using a physiological basis, this text provides an in-depth look at the science behind sport nutrition. Students will come away with a comprehensive understanding of nutrition as it relates to sport and the influence of nutrition on exercise performance, training, and recovery. The chapters and the material within each chapter are sequenced in a logical order that will help instructors deliver a better course and spend less time in preparing lectures and tutorials. Instructors will also enjoy the completely new ancillaries with this edition, including an online instructor guide, test package, PowerPoint presentation package, and image bank. This text contains updated and expanded information to keep students current on the latest findings in sport nutrition: β€’ A new chapter on training adaptations, including effects of nutrition on overtraining β€’ New information on weight management and body composition for athletes β€’ New research on carbohydrate and new recommendations for carbohydrate intake during training β€’ An expanded discussion on the role of protein in strength and endurance exercise training β€’ The latest information on exercise, nutrition, and immune function The new content complements the strong foundational information that the authors provided in the previous edition, including fuel sources for muscle and exercise metabolism, energy requirements for various sports, and a complete grounding in the macronutrients (carbohydrate, fat, and protein) and the micronutrients (vitamins and minerals). With more than 200 illustrations, new highlight boxes, and tables and sidebars throughout the text, students will be able to more easily grasp the scientific concepts presented in this text. Each chapter also includes learning objectives, key terms, and key points to help readers retain the information. The text presents not only nutrition principles but also the exercise biochemistry involved and the energy needs of athletes. Readers will better understand how supplements may be used in an athlete’s diet, and they will learn how to separate fact from fallacy regarding the claims of the numerous nutritional supplements available today. More than a simple prescription of recommendations, this second edition of Sport Nutrition features a unique presentation that facilitates readers’ understanding of the science supporting the nutrition recommendations. As a result, students will be prepared for advanced study and future careers, and professionals will gain the knowledge and confidence to provide sound advice to athletes. Review: Text book. - Needed for study. Review: Great Comprehensive Book - Dr. Jeukendrup is one of the most innovative researchers in both exercise science and nutrition. This book provides an excellent overview of every imaginable aspect of sport nutrition. Even includes information on nutrient timing, which most text ignore. Great for anyone with a science background looking into the sport specific aspects of nutrition. ## Features - New - Mint Condition - Dispatch same day for order received before 12 noon - Guaranteed packaging - No quibbles returns ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #2,069,232 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #9,732 in Nutrition (Books) #179,147 in Textbooks (Special Features Stores) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 75 Reviews | ## Images ![Sport Nutrition - 2nd Edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71n16xXi8tL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Text book. *by P***K on July 12, 2023* Needed for study. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Comprehensive Book *by J***E on January 2, 2012* Dr. Jeukendrup is one of the most innovative researchers in both exercise science and nutrition. This book provides an excellent overview of every imaginable aspect of sport nutrition. Even includes information on nutrient timing, which most text ignore. Great for anyone with a science background looking into the sport specific aspects of nutrition. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very thorogh *by M***E on June 21, 2019* The book is well laid out and easy to read taking complex areas and breaking then down nicely. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/9089670-sport-nutrition-2nd-edition](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/9089670-sport-nutrition-2nd-edition) --- *Product available on Desertcart Saudi Arabia* *Store origin: SA* *Last updated: 2026-08-23*