May 09, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 [Archived Catalog]

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NUTR 1500 - Personal Nutrition for Active Individuals


This course will provide dietary principles on a wide variety of topics including macronutrients, micronutrients and fluid replacement for active individuals. Pros and cons of popular ergogenic aids, recommendations for pre and post competition meals and snacks, and recommended nutritional strategies to reach optimal weight and body composition will also be explored.

Credit Hours: 1
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Describe recommendations and meal planning strategies for pre- and post- activity meals/snacks and for fueling on the road.
  • Describe recommendations and related calculations for fluid and electrolyte replacement.
  • Distinguish between fact and fiction surrounding common myths of nutrition and ergogenic aids for active individuals.
  • Estimate total energy requirements for active individuals.
  • Identify sources and requirements of macronutrients and micronutrients for active individuals.



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