Sports Nutrition and Supplements for Physical Activity

Catalog description

Principles of nutrition applied to fitness, exercise, and sports. Dietary guidelines as applied to body metabolism, fuel utilization, hydration, and other unique needs for exercise and sports. Includes dietary guidelines for weight or endurance training, glycogen loading, the pre-game meal, and glycogen recovery with an emphasis on maximizing fitness, performance, and safety. Discussion of supplements and their effects on performance enhancement. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in FON100 or FON241.