May 16, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
Catalog Navigation
  Catalog Home
  General Information
  The College and Its Mission
  Institutional Learning Outcomes
  Admission
  Accreditations
  Academic Calendar
  Academic Requirements and Policies
  Fees and Expenses
  Financial Aid
  Resources and Services
  The Merrimack College Honors Program
  Community Support: Internal and External
  Schools and Academic Programs
  Programs of Study (A-Z)
  Course Descriptions
  Faculty
HELP
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

HSC 2400 - Nutrition and Wellness

Credits: 4
This course studies the effects, benefits, and sources of macronutrients and micronutrients as they are utilized in sports performance and physical activity. It includes and overview of nutritional concepts and nutritional needs for an active population. Special focus is placed on nutrition timing, development of dietary plans based on activity-specific needs, and energy expenditure during different stages in life.