This document outlines the assignments and schedule for a sports nutrition course unit on proteins, including defining protein classifications and functions, discussing protein food sources and intake recommendations for athletes, and examining amino acid supplementation and its impact on performance. Students are assigned to read a chapter, post to the discussion board, participate in seminars, take a quiz, and complete a final project due at the end of the unit.

1. Proteins NS425 Sports Nutrition Thursday at 8pm Stacey Day, MS, RD, LDN

2. Define the classifications of protein and their metabolic functions.

3. Discuss specific foods that contain protein and recommendation intake for athletes.

4. Discuss amino acid supplementation and its impact on performance

5. Read Chapter 5

6. Discussion Board Initial post by Saturday Two response posts by Tuesday

7. Seminar, Thursdays at 8pm Seminar option 2 due by Tuesday

8. Quiz

9. Unit 5 Final Project Due Tuesday, July 20 in Unit 6