Supplemental resources

The reading assigned in Unit 2 includes details and explanations covering digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, protein and lipids. Additionally, this reading includes information about how athletes metabolize these nutrients.

This reading focuses on carbohydrate digestion, absorption, and metabolism in an athlete’s body. Additionally, specific carbohydrate storage and utilization pathways during exercise will be explored.

This reading covers the various topics related to the role of fats (lipids) in an athlete’s diet and metabolism. Food sources, dietary requirements, chemical structure, digestion, and absorption of fats will be examined in detail in the following chapters.

This reading covers topics related to the structure and function of dietary protein. Topics related to recommended protein intake levels along with dietary protein sources are examined in detail. Protein’s role in an athlete’s ability to maintain ideal lean body tissue or build lean muscle is also included in this unit’s reading.

This reading includes information about water and fat-soluble vitamins. Vitamin food sources, recommended intake levels, deficiency and toxicity symptoms are also covered in the assigned reading.

The assigned reading for this unit covers information on the major and trace minerals. Mineral metabolism and topics relating to mineral supplementation in athletes are included.

The assigned reading for this unit includes information on the usage of ergogenic aids in sports. Common dietary supplements used by athletes will also be examined in detail throughout the assigned reading.

The assigned reading for this unit includes sport specific nutrition recommendations. Dietary requirements can vary depending on whether an athlete is an endurance athlete, a team-sport athlete, or a strength athlete.