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EXSS 283 Sport Nutrition

Credits: 3
Prerequisites: none
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This course will focus on basic concepts of nutrition in respect to the needs of athletes and physically active individuals and application of those concepts. Topics include functions of food and nutrients, principles of metabolism and digestion, hydration and electrolyte balance, dietary planning, body composition, dietary changes to enhance performance, current trends in sport nutrition, and supplements and ergogenc aids.