{"product_id":"9781439844564","title":"Dietary Protein and Resistance Exercise","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDietary Protein and Resistance Exercise\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLonnie Michael Lowery | Jose Antonio\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Fitness \/ Diet \u0026amp; Nutrition \/ Nutrition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDietary supplement companies and the food industry spend millions to reach resistance trainers—often with exaggerated marketing messages—while health practitioners continue to counsel athletes that their interest in protein is misguided and even dangerous. There appears to be a disconnect between scientists and almost everyone else in sports nutrition. With so much conflicting information, it’s difficult to know who to believe. With contributions from the world’s foremost experts, \u003cstrong\u003eDietary Protein and Resistance Exercise\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers the uncut scientific truth about the role of dietary protein in the well-being of athletes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpdating and clarifying the issues surrounding purposeful protein intake and resistance trainers, this volume:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eReviews the science-related history of protein and its consumption among strength athletes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnalyzes the mechanisms behind what proteins do in muscle cells\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribes protein’s effect on performance, recovery, and body composition\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores various populations that actively employ resistance training and dietary protein \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses timing, type, and safety data regarding liberal protein diets and related supplements \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes sidebars, practical examples, and case studies—translating the science into a practical understanding of various protein-related topics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparating fact from fiction and providing the hard science behind the numbers, this volume demonstrates how changes in dietary protein intake may lead to measurable improvements in body composition, energy levels, and athletic performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLonnie M. Lowery, PhD, RD,\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professor of nutrition and exercise physiology of 11 years, currently at Winona State University, and president of Nutrition, Exercise and Wellness Associates Ltd. With formal training in both exercise physiology and nutrition he has published in academic and research settings on various sports nutrition topics such as dietary proteins, fats, antioxidants, dietary supplements, and overtraining. Dr. Lowery has also served as an educational, scientific, and product development consultant for a number of large dietary supplement companies such as Met Rx, Bodyonics-Pinnacle, and Biotest Laboratories. As an award-winning mentor and educator, he has written hundreds of lay articles for the strength and fitness communities and co-hosts www.IronRadio.org, a free educational and consumer advocacy podcast on iTunes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eJose Antonio, PhD, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eis the chief executive officer and cofounder of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (www.theissn.org); furthermore, he is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He was the 2005 recipient of the NSCA Research Achievement Award and the 2009 NSCA Educator of the Year; moreover, he has published 13 books and over 50-plus peer-reviewed scientific publications. Dr. Antonio is the editor-in-chief of \u003cem\u003eSports Nutrition Insider\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eInside Fitness \u003c\/em\u003emagazine, and has contributed to \u003cem\u003eIronman\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMuscular Development\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMuscle and Fitness\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eFitness Rx Men\/Women\u003c\/em\u003e. He is an assistant professor at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 April 2012\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCRC Press\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCRC Press\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781439844564\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e258\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"CRC Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63534598488204,"sku":"9781439844564","price":252.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781439844564","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}