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Applied nutrition in exercise and sport 702


 
Module code HNT 702
Qualification Postgraduate
Faculty Faculty of Health Sciences
Module content

Nutrition plays an important role to achieve optimal health and performance of athletes. In this module theoretical principals of sport nutrition are illustrated through practical application in sport specific scenarios. Sport nutrition-related phenomena are discussed, e.g.iron deficiency anaemia, female athlete triad, nutritional matters of gastro-intestinal distress in athletes, and nutritional approaches to changing anthropometric indicators.
Module credits 15.00
Contact time 1 hour per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Human Nutrition
Period of presentation Semester 1
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