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Nutrition for Dancers : Basics, Performance Enhancement, Practical Tips by Liane Simmel and Eva-Maria Kraft (2017, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherRoutledge
ISBN-101138041157
ISBN-139781138041158
eBay Product ID (ePID)239675372
Product Key Features
Number of Pages180 Pages
Publication NameNutrition for Dancers : Basics, Performance Enhancement, Practical Tips
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2017
SubjectTheater / General, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Dance / General
TypeTextbook
AuthorLiane Simmel, Eva-Maria Kraft
Subject AreaPerforming Arts, Biography & Autobiography
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.3 in
Item Weight8 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2017-033212
Reviews"Nutrition for Dancers boasts an information-packed conciseness, excellent readability, and singular clarity in much of the discussion. The clarity is enhanced by the many text call-outs, practical tips, tables, and diagrams. Dancers will find the text useful." -Journal of Dance Medicine & Science, Vol 23, Number 2 2019
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal617.1/0275
Table Of ContentGetting started 1 The basics - an overview Dancing needs energy Providing energy - oxygen is key Digestion - from food to energy Carbohydrates as energy providers Regulating blood sugar Energy reserves for dance Fats as energy providers Not all fats are alike Proteins - Building blocks for the body Quality lies in the combination Vitamins, Minerals, & key micronutrients Vitamins and phytonutrients Minerals: macro-minerals and trace elements 2. Drinking - Fluids are crucial Water and its significance for the dancer Perspiration - an intelligent cooling system The dangers of lacking fluids The right drink Selection criteria Handle with care! 3. What? The agony of choice Daily requirements - recommendations for planning your diet Breakfast - getting off to a good start Cold breakfasts Warm breakfasts Main meals - the basis of fitness The "plate of thirds" - healthy nutrition at a glance Snacks - energy on the go Practice makes perfect - some general information Other senses enjoy the meal, too. Warm or cold? Sugar - a How-To? Comfort Foods Food in balance - a planning aid Dietary Supplements - healthy or unhealthy? If things don't run smoothly - digestive problems and food allergies Digestion is work Food intolerance 4. When? Timing is everything Eating around a dancer's schedule Before dancing: stock up on energy While dancing: maintain your energy After dancing: accelerate regeneration A daily meal plan Reality can be a different story No time, no space Working evenings 5. How? Healthy nutrition as a daily routine Preparation is key - shop with a plan Writing a grocery list Navigating the offers Reading labels Seasonal and regional Organic- yes or no? "Free of" and "diet" products - the power of advertising Cooking tips for everyday life The right amount of water Oil - a How-To? Healthy toppings - sprouts, seeds, and co. Homemade or ready meals? Eating out 6. Fit and slim - a challenge for dancers How many calories does a dancer need? Your basic energy needs Your total energy needs - movement is key Figure and body composition BMI - the Body Mass Index Body fat - an unloved necessity Maintaining body fat Much ado about weighing Dancing influences one's weight Dancing influences one's diet A new living situation alters one's diet Putting dieting to the test Dropping weight too quickly - the body's emergency plan How to lose weight the healthy way Eating disorders - awareness is key Causes, risk factors, triggers Is this still normal? - warning signs of an eating disorder Avoiding eating disorders - tips for the dance world 7. Synoptic of foods and nutrients Appendix Literature Recommended web links Contact addresses for eating disorders Register Index
SynopsisDancers are top performance athletes on stage - to keep fit and healthy proper nutrition is an integral part of an optimal dance training. Nutrition for Dancers provides the principles of nutrition for dancers of all genres. Authors Liane Simmel and Eva- Maria Kraft clarify widespread nutritional mistakes and give advice on how a healthy diet can be incorporated into the everyday life of dancers.
LC Classification NumberRC1220.D35S5713 2018
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