This document outlines the topics and schedule for a sports nutrition seminar series held on Thursdays at 8 pm EST. The seminars will define key sports nutrition terms, identify basic nutrients and how the body produces energy, explain common nutrition guidelines and food labels, and discuss the role of nutrition for athletes. Attendees are expected to complete introductory readings before the first seminar and participate in live and asynchronous discussions.

1. Sports Nutrition Seminars, Thursdays at 8 pm, EST sday2@kaplan.edu AIM: staceydayRD

2. Define Sports Nutrition

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4. Explain how the body produces energy

5. Define basic nutrition terms RDA DRI EAR AI UL http: Fortification Enrichment

6. Identify the basic Nutrition Guidelines Food Guide Pyramid Dietary Guidelines for Americans

7. Explain how athletes can interpret information on the food label

8. Unit 1 Tasks Introductions Course Menu Unit 1 Introductions Reading – Complete prior to Seminar Course Syllabus Chapter 1: Introduction to Sports Nutrition Discussion The role that nutrition plays in the life of an athlete Seminar Live Seminar, Thursday at 8 pm, EST If you could not attend live seminar, be sure to submit option 2 no later than Tuesday, 11:59 pm, EST Look ahead to Unit 2 Project