Includes bibliographical references and index.

Gaining the plant-based advantage -- Getting adequate calories from a plant-based diet -- Finding the right carbohydrate mix -- Choosing smart fat over no fat -- Building muscle without meat -- Optimizing bone health -- Boosting iron intake and absorption -- Breaking free of multivitamin dependence -- Prioritizing food and fluids before, during, and after events -- Choosing whether to supplement -- Reducing muscle cramps and inflammation -- Creating a customized meal plan -- Adapting the plan to manage weight -- Whipping up quick plant-based meals and snacks -- Recipes -- Appendix A: energy costs of physical activity -- Appendix B: food guide systems -- Appendix C: foods containing fodmaps -- Appendix D: glycemic index of common foods -- Appendix E: dietary reference intakes for vitamins and minerals -- Appendix F: metric conversions for common measures.