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): Foods and Nutrition 3373A/B, Kinesiology 3339A/B.

Prerequisite(s): Foods and Nutrition 1070A/B; or Foods and Nutrition 2070A/B; or the former Foods and Nutrition 1030E; or the former Foods and Nutrition 1021 (with a mark of at least 70%); or Foods and Nutrition 2121 (with a mark of at least 70%).

Extra Information: 3 lecture hours. Completion of Foods and Nutrition 1241A/B or Foods and Nutrition 2241A/B is recommended prior to enrollment.