F Exercise Nutrition

Catalog description

54 hours lecture per term. This course provides scientific information for sport nutrition that covers the principles, background and rationale for current nutrition guidelines for athletes. The goal is to learn to combine good nutritional habits along with a quality exercise regime to meet weight control goals. This course will emphasize caloric planning, energy expenditure, metabolism, and eating disorders. Diet theories will be explained along with the evaluation of fad diets and supplements. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC)