Development of quality-assurance indicators. Skills in managing the human and technological resources available to the registered dietitian. Nutritional needs of professional and recreational athletes. The role of macro- and micronutrients as ergogenic aids. Overview of current research in the areas of exercise nutrition.
Third unit requires a term paper on current research topic in exercise nutrition.
NUTR 504 or HPRO 573. Students choose and research a topic or problem and discuss their findings in class. Written report required. May be repeated for additional credit. Independent research for doctoral-degree candidates and qualified master's degree students on problems currently being studied in the department or other department they collaborate with.