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Index
Cover
Title page
Table of Contents
Introduction
1 The nutritional needs of female athletes
How does my body produce energy?
What are calories?
Where do I get energy from during exercise?
Eating and exercise: before, during and after
Carbohydrate
Protein
Fat
Vitamins and minerals
Key points
2 Eating disorders and disordered eating in female athletes
How common are eating disorders and disordered eating among female athletes?
What’s the difference between an eating disorder and disordered eating?
What is anorexia nervosa?
What is bulimia nervosa?
What is disordered eating?
What causes female athletes to develop disordered eating and eating disorders?
Are athletes at greater risk of disordered eating than non-athletes?
Are women with eating disorders attracted to certain sports?
Can disordered eating affect an athlete’s performance?
What are the health consequences of disordered eating and eating disorders?
What are the health consequences of bingeing and purging?
How should I approach someone suspected of having an eating disorder or disordered eating?
What can I do to help myself?
What type of treatment can the sufferer expect?
Is it possible to prevent disordered eating and eating disorders in athletes?
Key points
3 Body composition and sports performance
How can I measure my body fat percentage?
What is my ideal body fat percentage?
How does body composition affect performance?
Body fat: how low is too low?
What is a healthy way to reduce body fat?
How can I calculate my calorie, carbohydrate, protein and fat requirements?
What’s the best strategy for healthy weight loss in female athletes?
Are popular diets healthy and effective?
Key points
4 Amenorrhoea and sport
What is amenorrhoea?
How common is amenorrhoea in female athletes?
What causes amenorrhoea?
What are the health risks of amenorrhoea?
How can amenorrhoea be treated?
How can amenorrhoea be prevented?
Key points
5 Nutrition and exercise in pregnancy
Will low body fat levels affect my ability to get pregnant?
How much weight should I gain during pregnancy?
How many calories should I eat during pregnancy?
Vitamin, mineral and calcium needs
Should I limit my caffeine intake during pregnancy?
How much alcohol is safe during pregnancy?
Should I take an omega-3 supplement during pregnancy?
Can I continue to exercise during pregnancy?
When can I resume exercising after the birth?
Key points
6 Recipes
Main dishes
Vegetarian main dishes
Soup
Savoury snacks
Sweet snacks
Resources
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