FN671 Sports Nutrition for Health & Performance
The course develops the student’s understanding of the benefits and components of fitness and how nutrition affects health and physical performance. The student will gain an understanding of the energy systems, fuels, and nutrients required to optimally support physical performance. Other topics covered include: dietary supplements and ergogenic aids; sports nutrition quackery; meal selections for pre- and post-competition and training; nutrient needs of athletes; specialized issues related to particular groups of athletes; specialized issues related to particular groups of athletes; and current research in sports nutrition.
Prerequisite
FN210 and Human Physiology