This course investigates the important food/food components for individuals involved in chronic (regular) exercise programs and/or competition, i.e., athletes. The focus is on understanding how dietary needs are affected by regular, vigorous physical activity and the mechanisms responsible for any performance enhancement/decrement resulting from the supplementation of specific foods or food components.

Antirequisite(s): Kinesiology 3339A/B and the former Kinesiology 4439A/B, the former Foods and Nutrition 4439A/B.

Prerequisite(s): Foods and Nutrition 2121 (with a mark of at least 70%) or the former Foods and Nutrition 1030E or the former Foods and Nutrition 1021 (with a mark of at least 70%). Recommended: Foods and Nutrition 3373A/B. Registration in the Foods and Nutrition modules (Honours Specialization, Specialization, Major, Minor).

Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.