Considerable controversy exists concerning the amount of protein intake that is required for athletic populations. Review of Protein Intake for Clients and Athletes provides an overview of the history of protein intake and how it applies to athletic performance and recovery. The DVD is designed to help health/fitness professionals better understand protein metabolism, absorption, and digestion rates, its function and scientific recommendations for weight loss, and the significance of protein timing for muscle recovery and growth.
Among the topics covered:
Among the topics covered:
- History of protein intake
- Protein metabolism
- Quality of protein
- High-protein diets and safety
- Cardiovascular risk factors and weight loss
- Protein timing
- Whey vs. casein
- Scientific and practical recommendations
