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): The former Kinesiology 4439A/B, the former Foods and Nutrition 4439A/B.

Prerequisite(s): Physiology 1021 or equivalent, and Kinesiology 2230A/B. Recommended: Foods and Nutrition 3373A/B.

Extra Information: 3 hours per week.