Nutrition for Dance and Performance

Nutrition for Dance and Performance is the first complete textbook written by an experienced dietitian specialising in the field of dance nutrition. It provides practical advice on dance nutrition for health and performance, including day-to-day training, rehearsals, peak performance, injuries, immunonutrition, nutrition, and stress management. It also covers topics applicable to individual dancers, such as advice for dancers with Type 1 diabetes and clinical conditions relating to gut health. The book guides the reader through the macronutrients making up the diet, their chemical structure, and their role in health and optimal performance.

Format: Hardback
Length: 308 pages
Publication date: 14 June 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Nutrition for Dance and Performance is a comprehensive textbook authored by an experienced dietitian specializing in dance nutrition. Its primary objective is to offer practical guidance to dancers-in-training and instructors on the importance of nutrition for health and performance. Moreover, this book holds significant relevance for dance professionals as well. With an extensive and in-depth coverage of all nutrition-related topics pertinent to dancers, this book addresses various scenarios dancers encounter, including daily training and rehearsals, peak performances, injuries, immunonutrition, nutrition and stress management. Information is provided on topics specific to individual dancers, such as advice for those with Type 1 diabetes and clinical conditions related to gut health.

The book takes the reader on a journey through the macronutrients that form the foundation of a balanced diet, exploring their chemical structures and their crucial role in promoting optimal health and performance. It demonstrates how readers can estimate their energy and nutrient requirements based on their schedule, type of dance practiced, and personal goals. This is followed by a practical exploration of dance nutrition, encompassing nutrition planning, dietary supplements, strategies for assessing the need to alter body composition, and guidance on implementing health-focused changes.

Nutrition for Dance and Performance seamlessly combines and condenses the author's extensive knowledge and many years of experience working within the dance industry. Its goal is to translate nutrition science into a practical guide that serves as a trusted reference and valuable textbook for students pursuing Dance, Dance Nutrition, Dance Performance, Sport Nutrition, and Sport Science, as well as those training in the dance industry, dance teachers, and professionals.

Weight: 652g
Dimension: 161 x 241 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032112435