Course Contents

i INTRODUCTION a. Definition, Importance of Food and Nutrients obtained from food b. Sports nutrition for maintaining health and Improving sports performance ii CONCEPT OF HUMAN ENERGY a. Definition and types of energy b. Human Energy systems iii CARBOHYDRATES a. Types and Sources b. Metabolism and functions of carbohydrates c. Carbohydrate loading iv LIPIDS a. Role of lipid in the body b. Lipid as energy source and reserve c. Use of lipid during exercise v PROTEINS a. Functions, sources, recommended intake b. Metabolism c. Protein and exercise vi VITAMINS a. Introduction, sources b. Types, importance c. Supplements its uses and importance vii MINERALS a. Introduction, sources b. Types, Importance c. Mineral intake, supplements viii WATER a. Recommended water intake b. Functions, Regulation of Body Temperature c. Fuel & Electrolyte losses and replacements ix WEIGHT MANAGEMENT a. Concepts of dieting b. Physiological factors of weight management x NUTRITION FOR OPTIMAL HEALTH & PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE a. Balanced diet b. Pre, during and post contest meal c. Dietary recommendations for health & physical performance.

Course Synopsis

Health of the athlete is of paramount importance and needs due considerations. The knowledge regarding different components of nutrition and their implications upon human body in general and loss or gain of weight, appetite, use of different components of foods to remove the deficiencies of sodium and calcium or any other basic ingredients will prove helpful to the physical educators

Course Learning Outcomes

Students will develop an understanding of nutrient metabolism during exercise and the role of food ,fluid and nutrition.