Includes bibliographical references (p. 289-333) and index.

The basis of nutrient timing and its place in sport and metabolic regulation / Louise M. Burke and Nikki A. Jeacocke -- Carbohydrates : the fuel currency in skeletal muscle / Chris N. Poole and Chad M. Kerksick -- Proteins and amino acids : the repair blocks and their place in growth and recovery / Nancy R. Rodriguez and William Lunn -- Lipids : a dense fuel supply and important cellular component / Kristin Dugan and Lem Taylor -- Vitamins/minerals : invaluable cellular components for optimal physiological function / Michael D. Roberts and Chad M. Kerksick -- Preexercise nutrient timing in endurance activity / Elizabeth M. Broad, Leonidas G. Karagounis and John A. Hawley -- Macronutrient intake during endurance activity to optimize performance / Michael J. Saunders and Nicholas D. Luden -- Postexercise nutrient timing in endurance activity / Kyle Sunderland and Chad M. Kerksick -- Early timing considerations for resistance activity / Chad M. Kerksick -- Postexercise nutrient timing with resistive activities / Oliver C. Witard and Kevin D. Tipton -- Industry, innovation, and nutrient timing in sports nutrition / Robert Wildman and Mark Haub -- The impact of protein source on timing considerations for health and performance / Tyler Churchward-Venne and Stu Phillips -- Nutrient timing programs in sport : a case study approach / Bob Seebohar -- Incorporating nutrient timing as part of a complete recovery program / Amanda Carlson-Phillips and Craig Friedman -- Nutrient timing considerations for the military, aged, metabolically-challenged populations, and children / Vincent J. Dalbo, Jeffrey R. Stout, and Chad M. Kerksick -- The impact of nutrient timing considerations on weight loss and body composition / Colin Wilborn and Chad M. Kerksick.