This course focuses on advanced concepts of nutrition as these relate to health, exercise, fitness, and performance. The role of micronutrients and macronutrients in major dimension of health and fitness are addressed. Advanced concepts in nutrient selection, metabolism, and timing are integrated into plans for supporting and improving health and performance. Collaborative practice with dietetics professionals and the interprofessional team in optimizing health, fitness, and performance capacity is a major unifying concept of the course.
Outcomes: 1) Attribute major functions of macronutrients and micronutrients to health, exercise, fitness and performance; 2) Apply principles of evidence-based nutrition to the food habits and practices of diverse individuals and populations; 3) Analyze energy and nutrient intake based on level of training and type of sport and exercise; 4) Understand roles and domains of practice of collaborating professions in promoting health, fitness and performance; 5) Develop interprofessional competencies to collaborate with nutrition professionals in optimizing nutrition for health, fitness, and performance.
Outcomes: 1) Attribute major functions of macronutrients and micronutrients to health, exercise, fitness and performance; 2) Apply principles of evidence-based nutrition to the food habits and practices of diverse individuals and populations; 3) Analyze energy and nutrient intake based on level of training and type of sport and exercise; 4) Understand roles and domains of practice of collaborating professions in promoting health, fitness and performance; 5) Develop interprofessional competencies to collaborate with nutrition professionals in optimizing nutrition for health, fitness, and performance.