KPE 490 - Nutrition for Sports and Exercise

In-depth study of the role nutrition plays in the training regime of athletes and those in the general population who include regular exercise in their personal lives. Topics include: digestion and absorption of food nutrients, bioenergetics, fluid balance and rehydration, ergogenic aids, proper weight loss and disordered eating.

General Education Requirements:

Prerequisites: KPE 378

Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Credits: 3