This interactive, online study guide is designed to help you understand and apply the basic principles of exercise nutrition. It is supplemented by the Exercise Nutrition course text. In the course you will assume the role of a newly hired fitness trainer at a company called Fitness, Inc., where you will be starting a six-day orientation to your job. During your orientation period, Fitness, Inc.'s head trainer will introduce you to concepts you'll need to be familiar with in order to do your job well. She will also refer you to Fitness, Inc.’s registered dietitian, who will present activities that will help you apply the concepts you'll be learning. The main focus of the six-day orientation is exercise nutrition, and the following topics will be covered:
You'll learn about the nutrients needed to fuel exercise of varying intensities and duration. We'll also discuss the effect of training on the body's use of these nutrients.
We'll talk about the role of carbohydrates in exercise and the amount recommended for various athletes.
We'll examine the role of training in helping athletes become better fat burners. We'll also consider the role of fat and of exercise in preventing heart disease.
We'll give you information on the amount of protein that strength-trained, endurance-trained, and recreational athletes need.
You'll learn about dehydration and how you can detect and prevent it.
We'll focus on the nutrients needed to support optimal functioning of the body systems that are critical to exercise. In addition, we'll talk about the need for vitamin and mineral supplements.
When you finish the course, you will take a final course exam. This is a timed exam. You’ve learned to apply psychological concepts to sport and exercise and you’ve worked with the design of programs and in discussions with athletes and recreational exercisers. You should review your notes and the resource materials before accessing the exam.
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