NUTR 2500: Sports Nutrition
| Course Format | Lecture 3.0 h + Seminar 1.0 h + Lab. 0.0 h |
| Credits | 3.0 |
Course Description
In this course, students will discuss the role of nutrition for health, fitness and athletic performance. Topics covered include the basic principles of human nutrition and exercise; carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism at rest and during exercise; energy balance and body composition; fluid and electrolyte balance; vitamin and mineral needs and issues for athletes; evaluation of sports foods, supplements and ergogenic aids, nutrition during training, competition and recovery; nutrition for special populations - women, children, youth and seniors; and nutrition and fitness assessment.
Students who have registered in a FSRV or NUTR course twice or more must obtain approval of the department chair to register again.
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