Nutrition for Health and Sports

Catalog description

This course provides students with an Introduction to sports nutrition and general wellness. Course content includes nutritional guidelines for exercise pertaining to food choices for calories, carbohydrates, protein & micronutrients. We will explore the relationship among the essential nutrients, energy metabolism and optimal health and sports performance. We investigate protein supplements used by many athletes and evaluate their ingredients. We also explore the dietary needs and exercise considerations for special populations. Open to all majors.