NS-220 Sports Nutrition
This course presents the scientific basis for sports nutrition emphasizing the energy needs of activity and effect of dietary intake on performance. Special dietary requirements of specific sports and athletic activities will be taught. Topics will also include dietary ergogenic aids, nutritional supplements, weight control, dietary fads and myths, interaction of alcohol, caffeine and tobacco on an athlete’s nutrition status. The class will also stress information for competitive athletes and people of all ages wishing to incorporate nutrition into a physically active lifestyle. This course carries SUNY General Education Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) credit.