Sports Nutrition for the Health Professional
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This content provides an in-depth survey of the nutritional principles that support physical activity and enhance sports performance. Students will explore evidence-based nutritional needs for various activity types, including an analysis of body composition, energy balance, and the roles of specific macronutrients and micronutrients. Key topics include digestion and absorption, vitamins and minerals, hydration strategies, and the metabolic pathways that fuel performance. Additionally, the course examines nutritional claims, performance-enhancing products, and ergogenic aids, equipping students with critical evaluation skills. With interactive content such as flashcards, self-tests, and case studies, this course empowers learners to apply nutritional science to optimize health, endurance, and recovery in athletic and professional settings.
This course offers a detailed study of the relationships between nutrients, biochemistry, and human physiology. Beginning with an introduction to healthy dietary habits and cultural food influences, students explore topics such as energy balance, digestion, and nutrient absorption. Key chapters cover macronutrients like carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins, along with vitamins, minerals, and water. Practical applications include understanding dietary guidelines, interpreting food labels, and assessing food safety. Students also delve into specialized topics like obesity, weight management, eating disorders, and the nutritional needs of various life stages, from infancy to the elderly. The course incorporates engaging multimedia tools, flashcards, self-tests, and additional resources to prepare learners for careers in health sciences and nutrition.
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Self-Test Quizzes
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Chapter and cumulative reviews help students test comprehension and retention in preparation for exams and real-world applications. This self-paced solution helps remove several common barriers to learning.
Multi-media lectures
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HQ medical and scientific images illustrate curriculum concepts. Professionally voiced lectures guide students through each lesson.
Interactive flashcards
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Students can review medical terms and word parts using banks of hundreds of illustrated and flippable cards. All medical terminology flashcards are printable and mobile-compatible for cloud-based, on-the-go learning.
Timed exams
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Configurable and flexible timed exams make testing a trouble-free process for instructors and students. To help ensure exam integrity, we also offer online proctoring services in partnership with ProctorU.
Explore a Wide Range of Topics:
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Evidence Based Nutrition
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Body Composition
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Energy Balance
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Micro and Macronutrients
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Hydration Strategies
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Metabolic Pathways
About The Author
Dr. Gutschall, the course author, is an associate professor of nutrition and foods, and the head of the nutrition graduate program at Appalachian State University. She has been teaching nutrition at both undergraduate and graduate levels for 12 years and was the director of the Didactic Program in Dietetics for 5 years. As a registered dietician for 17 years, Dr. Gutschall, continues to practice clinically, providing nutritional care for children with special needs. She has published several papers and presentations in this area, including at national, regional, and state-level forums.
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