Nutrition for Health, Fitness and Sport

Catalog description

Introduces the student to current dietary guidelines appropriate for ahealthy and physically active lifestyle. Explores the nutritional needs of physically active individuals, including recreational as well as competitive athletes. The role of each nutrient is reviewed, with emphasis on their utilization during exercise and recovery. Dietary modifications to optimize performance during different types of physical activity also will be discussed. Areview of scientific data regarding ergogenic aids also will be presented.