EXS 540 - Nutrition, Weight Management and Exercise

(2 credits)

This course emphasizes basic concepts in nutrition as applied to exercise, physical training, health improvement and cardiac rehabilitation. Topics are related to the importance of food nutrients in sustaining physical function during moderate to severe physical activity, the energy value of foods and the relationships between nutrition, fitness and health. Offered winter semester.

Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisites (BIO 325 or CHM 201 and EXS 304) or have permission of instructor.