Many errors and contradictions in the 2008 reprint - Rated 
Not sure what the other editions of this book are like, but I got the 3rd edition 2008 reprint. Within the first 9 pages of the book (the section on GI), I spotted as many as 11 errors and contradictions. Here are just a couple of examples: boiled potatoes are listed on page 4 as high GI foods and on page 9 as low GI foods; chapatti and pitta bread are listed on page 6 as low GI and on page 7 as moderate GI. The list goes on within the GI section. Not sure if this is the author's fault or if it's just bad or non-existent editing.
The recipe section also contains some errors, sometimes within the ingredient list (using 85 g of flour and 175 g of sugar for brownies turned out to be inedible, swapping the amounts around was fine) and sometimes within the setting of the oven temperature.
Again, not sure if these are just typos, but it makes it very confusing to bake anything according to the recipes listed.
Another disappointment is that none of the recipes list the nutritional value, which in a book on nutrition is - in my opinion - a bad oversight.
Many times the author refers to studies and research done by several universities to back up her claims, but there is no reference list in the book if you are interested in looking up the studies yourself.
If all the errors and contradictions could be corrected, the nutritional value added to the recipes and a reference list included, this book would be great. The sections on nutrition for competitions and training are indeed very good and have helped me with my university work. If you think about buying this book, please make sure you don't get the 2008 reprint. Maybe this is the only edition which contains all these errors and the older editions are fine.
Food For Fitness - Rated 
Although this is a super book, perfect for training and diet, I have the 2002 reprint which my PT at the gym says is better as regards the eating for your particular sport/training regime. I haven't been able to get another copy for him. There are also more recipes in the 2002 edition which I use all the time. I love all her books and have recently found that BUPA also quote and recommend her diets.
Food for Fitness - Rated 
Well laid out and esy to follow. I couldhave done with nutrition values for the recipes, though. All in all, a useful guide to nutrtion to supplement my training programme.
What a gem of a book - Rated
In my never ending search for more efficient ways to do things, I have recently been looking into the question of diet and nutrition and have very luckily stumbled upon, in my personal opinion, one of the best books ever written on the subject. It's called Food for Fitness and is written by Anita Bean, A former body building champion and a highly accomplished Registered Nutritionist. I recommend the book without reservations to anyone who is looking to get the best out of their day.
I know many of you are thinking: "There are lots of books on Diet and Nutrition out there. What makes this one so unique?"
We, apart from the excellent and well-researched content, and Anita's own reputable name, the winner point for me was the design and layout of the book. To me, the question of design has always been about usability, problem solving and aesthetics. This is what distinguishes Food for Fitness: It had it all!
Food for Fitness started with a thorough look at food groups and their functions in the body and followed that up with a very user-friendly association chapter where you were advised on how to time food stuff (around your training sessions) to optimize the benefits. This section was very good in that it both gave you the author's recommendations but also the guidelines that allow you to substitute your own favourites! Not everybody likes/has access to/can afford The Royal Jelly!
Food for Fitness goes on to list Super Foods, Tips for weight management and much more before it summarises all the knowledge into ready-to-use menu options.
This book is worth its weight in gold! Get Food for Fitness and see your energy levels soar!
food for fitness - Rated
this book is realy good for those who know nothing about fitness foods it breaks down all the nutrition infomation into bit size pieces so it not too daunting and realy helped me with my nutritional intake all in all a very good buy!
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