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Apr 03, 2025
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Fall 2025 Health Sciences Catalog
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HAL 560 - Nutrition And Supplement Use for Sport Performance
Provides an understanding of basic nutrition science as well as the use of supplements to enhance athletic performance. Students will become familiar with the principles of diet planning, food labeling, biological functions and food sources of primary nutrients, energy balance, weight management and physical activity; the role of nutrition in chronic disease development; nutrition throughout the life cycle and current nutrition-based controversies. Reviews the advantages and disadvantages to using dietary supplements. Addresses scientific research on recommended dosage and potential side effects. Addresses both the needs of competitive athletes, and everyday needs and concerns. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to evaluate and make recommendations about diet plans, dietary supplements, as well as maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Focuses on the analysis of needs of various athletes to determine if specific supplements should be recommended to improve performance.
3 credits
Prerequisite(s): Year 2 Fall Courses
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