NUGR 5703 - Advanced Sports Nutrition

Advanced study of the nutritional needs of athletes in a variety of sports. Includes calculation of calorie needs for sports training, meal planning for athletes, evaluation of hydration status, and evaluation of supplements intended to enhance sport performance. Additional topics may include age-related guidelines, as well as international/government/collegiate regulation of food and supplements for athletes/athletic competition.

Undergraduate coursework in Anatomy and Physiology is prerequisite for this course.