NUTR 2030 - Nutrition for Fitness and Sport

Credits: 3

The purpose of this class is to address advanced fitness and sport nutritional issues, examining physiological aspects and lifestyle practices of athletes and fitness participants. Students will be introduced to the field of sports nutrition and the principles behind ergogenic aids. Nutrient metabolism will be emphasized as it pertains to fitness and optimizing athletic participation. Changes in body composition to achieve optimal competitive efforts will be discussed. Students will learn fundamentals of human nutrition and their application to a healthy lifestyle.

Prerequisite: NUTR 1020
Semester: Fall & Spring

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