Module 7: Performance Nutrition
Section outline
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(Source: Wikimedia Commons, Airman 1st Class Donnell Schroeter, Public Domain)
"Performance nutrition just has a specific calling. I think most people have an interest in nutrition. But performance nutrition is a little bit more than that. It’s not just what you’re putting in your body. It’s when. It’s how. It’s recovery and fuel."
- LSU Tiger Chef Michael Johnson
This module discusses why and how nutrition is essential to your performance during all types of exercise. The foods consumed in your diet are used to provide the body with enough energy to fuel an activity regardless of the intensity of activity. Athletes require higher amounts of energy and nutrients to meet the demands of training, competition, and recovery.
Module 7 Objectives-
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
- Describe the physiological changes that occur in response to exercise. (CLO #1)
- Understand body composition and healthy fat ranges. (CLO #1, 2, & 3)
- Explain metabolic fitness and ways to improve it. (CLO #1, 2, 3)
- Identify the recommended activity levels for different age groups according to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. (CLO #4)
- Differentiate between anaerobic and aerobic metabolism in terms of oxygen use, ATP production, and fuel sources. (CLO #1)
- Recognize the primary fuel sources (glucose, fatty acids, amino acids) used during different types and intensities of exercise. (CLO #1 & 2)
- Understand common nutrient deficiencies in male and female athletes. (CLO #2)
- Explain the importance of maintaining proper fluid and electrolyte balance during endurance exercise for optimal performance and health. (CLO #2)
- Define the different types of dietary supplements for sports nutrition. (CLO #2, 3, & 5)
- Evaluate and explain potential risks and side effects associated with different supplement categories used for athletic performance. (CLO #3, 5, & 6)
To Do List -
To achieve these objectives:
- Read the Module 7 Introduction.
- (MLO # 1-10) Read Chapter 15 Performance Nutrition in the textbook.
- Complete the Module 7 Assignment. [These items are to be completed in the future by cohort members]
- Complete the Module 7 Discussion. [These items are to be completed in the future by cohort members]
- (MLO 5,6,7,9)Watch the following videos
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Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities
You will find the following resources and activities in this module at the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.
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Becoming and staying physically fit is an important part of achieving optimal health. A well-rounded exercise program is crucial to becoming and remaining healthy. Physical activity improves your health in a number of ways. It promotes weight loss, strengthens muscles and bones, keeps the heart and lungs strong, and helps to protect against chronic disease.
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