Nutrition and Physical Activity for Health

There are no required textbooks for this course. Please see the list of recommended readings and references below. There will also be links to online documents and resources provided throughout the course.

Week 1:

• Module 1: Linking Nutrition and Physical Activity to Health Outcomes
• Module 2: Assessing Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Body Composition

Week 2:

• Module 3: Macronutrient Considerations: Carbohydrates
• Module 4: Macronutrient Considerations: Proteins

Week 3:

• Module 5: Macronutrient Considerations: Fats
• Module 6: Vitamins

Week 4:

• Module 7: Minerals
• Module 8: Strategies for Improving Nutritional Habits

Week 5:

• Module 9: Physical Activity Consideration: Aerobic vs. Resistance vs. Lifestyle
• Module 10: Strategies for Improving Physical Activity

Week 6:

• Module 11: Calorie (Energy Balance): The Interaction of Nutrition and Physical Activity

Final Examination