Examine and describe the basic biochemical properties of your nutrient. Explain how your nutrient can be incorporated in a healthy diet that supports long-term health, physical activity, and sport. Questions to consider: What does it break down into in the body? What are its major functions? Where does it come from? What are some foods you can find it in? What are some healthy/unhealthy options you can get it from? How much should a person eat? How is amount determined? Is there a difference based on activity level/type of activity? If so, what is it? The book used for the class Nancy Clark’s sports nutrition guidebook Nancy Clark 1951- 2014 example 2: GP2: Energy Systems: Describe the different energy systems. List 4 different types of sports/activities/exercises and describe what is happening to the body during each activity. What type(s) of fitness is being targeted (e.g. cardiovascular, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility). What energy system(s) is being utilized? Explain how you came up with that determination. What physiological changes would happen to the body if someone continued to perform your chosen activity/exercise/sport?
