KIN 427 Nutrition for Physical Activity

Introduction to the study of nutrition forphysical activity and health. Topics include butnot are limited to exercise-focusedmacronutrient metabolism, the effects of vitaminsand minerals on health and physical activity, andhow diet affects and can be used to optimizehealth and physical activity. Emphasis will be onnutritional concepts related to the energyutilization in exercise and recovery and specialtopics related to how habitual diet affectsgeneral health, body composition, performance, and recovery.

Credits

3