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Thoroughly researched, easy to read, easy to use, and chock-full of the latest information - parents, coaches and players of all ages will benefit from the Soccer Nutrition Handbook. Unlike other sport nutrition books that are full of technical jargon and offer the same old, one-size-fits-all approach, the Soccer Nutrition Handbook teaches you how to match your food to your genetics - a crucial step for optimizing your health and performance. Included are soccer-specific hydration, game-day and tournament-play nutrition, sport drinks versus water, how to choose a "safe" water bottle, post-game recovery, travel food, and surviving cafeteria and fast-food situations. Want to know the truth about protein shakes, energy drinks, goo, gels and shots? Do you struggle with body fat, food sensitivities, digestive issues and other performance blockers? The answers are here. Learn which dietary fats are good, which are bad, and which fats your body must have to be healthy and play at the top of your game. Finish the Make Smart Food Choices section and the next time you're in a restaurant or grocery store, you will be food-wise and dollar-smart. All this and more in stand-alone chapters so you don't have to read the entire book to begin making improvements to your health and performance.