NUTRITION SCIENCE IN SPORTS ACTIVITY
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Human Physiology
Written exam multiple choice quiz with Sports Physiology
Acquire theoretical and practical knowledge on the principles of nutrition (macro and micronutrients, quantitative and qualitative distribution of meals), and on nutrition in sports (nutritional timing and sports activity, choice of carbohydrates, nutrition before, during and after (recovery meal) training / sports performance
1 - Principles of nutrition (macro and micronutrients, quantitative and qualitative distribution of meals)
2 - glycemic index and glycemic load
3 - nutrition in sport:
- nutritional timing in relation to sports activity
- choice of carbohydrates
- nutrition before, during and after (for recovery) training / sports performance
• Nutrition and sport, macro and micronutrients
• hints of nutraceuticals (omega 3 and polyphenols)
• Mediterranean diet
• Glycemic index, glycemic load and choice of carbohydrates
• Vitamins
• Hydration and sports performance
• Nutrition and performance
• Nutrition during the competition
• Nutrition and latent systemic acidosis
• Supplements and doping
• The micro- biome, probiotics and prebiotics
- William McArdle "Physiology applied to Sport", Ambrosiana Publishing House
- William McArdle "Physiology of the essential exercise", Piccin Editore
- Louise Burke Vicki Deakin, Clinical Sports Nutrition 5th Edition
- Anita Bean Complete guide to sports nutrition Elika Editrice
synchronous online lessons
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