Class Nutrition and Sport

The student must acquire proper skills to identify and characterize the different nutritional approaches and patterns related with sports and physical activity, as well as their particularities. The student should be able to recognize the most suitable nutritional approach, considering the latest scientific body of evidence.

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Energy substrates for physical exercise Expenditure and energy intake Carbohydrates and fat as an energy substrate in exercise Protein and exercise Energy balance and macronutrient balance Hydration Body composition Body composition modifications: hypertrophy, reduced fat mass Food suplements

Use of digital platforms such as Kahoot, google forms for interactive moments in the classroom.

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