Nutrient Utilization for Human Performance and Sport ((3))

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Exploration of macronutrients, micronutrients, nutritional ergogenic aids, cardiovascular disease prevention and sports performance in humans. Content focuses on fluid/electrolyte balance, vitamin metabolism, antioxidant nutrients, and special nutritional needs of female athletes in the context of the female athlete triad. Students will also learn methods for assessing current nutritional status. Three units lecture/discussion.