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Course Description - HPA 2390

 

HPA 2390 - NUTRITION IN SPORT AND EXERCISE

A LECTURE AND LABORATORY CLASS IN WHICH THE PRINCIPLES OF NUTRITION ARE APPLIED TO SPORTS PERFORMANCE AND EXERCISE. TOPICS PRESENTED INCLUDE ENERGY RELEASE AND SUBSTRATE UTILIZATION, ENERGY METABOLISM DURING EXERCISE, FLUID INTAKE AND ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE, BODY COMPOSITION, ERGOGENIC AIDS, VITAMINS AND MINERALS, THE PRE-GAME MEAL, SPORTS ANEMIA, NUTRITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE DIABETIC INDIVIDUAL, LIPID METABOLISM AND CORONARY HEART DISEASE.

Credits: 3

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When is this course offered?

Fall 2009 (2101)

NOTE: The registration period for this class has ended. No more registrations are being accepted.
Section: 1070-LEC (19328)
Class Status: Active (Closed to enrollment)
Meeting Time(s): By Appointment from 8/31/2009 - 12/19/2009
Meeting Place: Online Course; if physical meetings are required, they will be coordinated through your instructor
Instructor: Amy Otto
Credits: 3
Enrollment: 16 of 40 seats are filled
Registration is closed for this class