HUMR 405G (3,0,3) or HLTH 405G Nutrition for Fitness and Sports

TR 3:15 - 4:30 p.m. Bour 108A
 

INSTRUCTORS: R. Fournet, Ph.D.,LDN,RD - 312 Hamilton Hall, e-mail(rmf0931@louisiana.edu)

W. Gatch, Ph.D. - 129-A Bourgeois Hall, e-mail(WHG5775@louisiana.edu).
 

OFFICE HOURS: Fournet - MW-1:00-2:45pm;TR-10:00-12:50pm

Gatch - as posted, or by appointment only
 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Application of the Science of Nutrition to exercise and human performance. Special emphasis on exercise nutrient interaction, energy, metabolism, proper diet, supplementation, energy balance, body composition, and electrolyte balance. Prerequisites: PHED 303 and HUMR 300 or 214; or by permission of the instructors.
 

COURSE TEXTBOOKS:

Williams, Melvin H. Nutrition for Fitness and Sport. 4th Ed. Dubuque, Iowa: WCB Publishers. 1995.
 

SUPPLEMENTAL READING:

Marcee, Jacqueline, MS,RD. Sports Nutrition: A Guide for the Professional Working with Active People. 2nd Ed. Chicago, Illinois: SCAN/ADA. 1993.
 

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. To define sports nutrition and review the concepts of food metabolism, RDA, food faddism, and nutritional quackery through class discussion and current media advertisement (Assignment I).
 

2. To understand human energy and metabolism as it relates to energy sources, nutrients, metabolic rate, and body composition by lecture and on-hands experience through laboratory assessments and computer applications (Assignment VI).
 

3. To analyze the nutrients (carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water) by understanding their chemical composition, metabolism, specific nutrient interaction and role in a proper diet through lecture, literature review, and case studies which evaluate food sources, diet plans and pre/post-competition meals, supplementations, energy needs, nutrient requirements, and fluid replacement (Assignments II,III,IV).
 

4. To develop an understanding of the link between human performance and nutritional supplementation, to include carbohydrates, vitamins, fluid and electrolytes, and nutritional ergogenic aids through student discussion of current publications and literature research (Assignments IV, V).
 

5. To emphasize the importance of body weight and composition, weight maintenance, weight loss, and weight gain through proper nutrition and exercise by a review of weight loss techniques, diets, behavior modification, and exercise--weight reduction/maintenance programs.
 

6. To provide guidance for the professional working with the active person with diabetes, cardiovascular problems, athletic induced anemia, anorexia nervosa, the ultra-athlete and the adolescent through lecture, class discussion, and guest speakers.
 

METHOD OF EVALUATION: Page 2

Course Requirements:

Midterm exam 150 points (30%)

Final exam 150 points (30%)

Class assignments and participation 100 points (20%)

Class project/presentations 100 points (20%

` 500 POINTS (100%)
 

**Graduate students will be required to complete an additional approved laboratory research project and/or a bibliographical review of an approved selected topic to be presented and discussed in a 60-90 minute seminar at the end of the semester.

Grade Distribution: A = 90-100 B = 80-89 C = 70-79
 

COURSE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:

1. Students are expected to be in class on time. If a student is absent, notifications for absence before class is expected. Students are responsible for material covered and assignments when absent from class.

2. A missed exam will receive a grade of "0". All make-up exams will be oral and given only at the instructor's discretion.

3. Attendance is required; however, two absences will be tolerated throughout the semester. After the third absence, the student's grade will be lowered. Tardiness will not be tolerated. Excessive tardiness will also lead to grade lowering.

4. Smoking is not allowed in Bourgeois Hall.

5. Assignments are to be correct both in spelling and grammar, using proper bibliographic form according to APA, Turabian or any other manual for writers.

6. Assignments are due on the dates assigned. Those turned in late will be lowered one grade level for each day they are late.

• Assignments may be requested via email.

 

A map of this floor is posted near the elevator making the evacuation route and the Designated Rescue Area. This is an area where emergency service personnel will go first to look for individuals who need assistance in exiting the building. Students who may need assistance should identify themselves to the teaching faculty
 
 

FINAL: Friday - December 8; 10:15 - 12:45 pm

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CLASS ASSIGNMENTS:

ASSIGNMENT 1 DUE August29

Submit to Dr. Fournet

Purpose: To become aware of appropriate (professional and scientific) research sites in sports nutrition.1. Bring in an article that portrays sports and nutrition quackery.

2. Write a brief summary describing the misconception and correctly evaluate the claim.

Goal: Conclude the assignments by writing the steps you would take to combat and educate the public concerning sports and nutrition quackery.

**Please complete this assignment in ONE neatly written or typed page.
 

ASSIGNMENT 2 DUE September 5

Submit to Dr. Fournet

Purpose: To become aware of food intake, nutritional needs, and energy needs.

• Write down everything you consume in a typical 24 hour day.
• Analyze using Food Processor or a comparable nutritional analysis software.
• Calculate REE, TEF, and TEE using formulas in Chapter 3

ASSIGNMENT 3 DUE September 12

Submit to Dr. Fournet

Purpose: To identify high fiber food choices.

1. List 5 high fiber food sources by bringing in their food label or a chart that identifies their fiber level (more than 5 grams per serving) to class.

2. Be able to identify the grams of fiber on the label by highlighting the amount or writing the amount down on an attached piece of paper.

3. Identify the total amount of carbohydrates that this product supplies.

ASSIGNMENT 4 DUE September 19

Submit to Dr. Fournet

Purpose: To be able to identify and modify lower fat/cholesterol food choices.

1. Bring a low fat or low cholesterol food source and/or a food label on an item low in fat or cholesterol (less than 3 grams of fat, 300 mg of cholesterol per serving) to class.

2. Be able to identify the grams of total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol on the label by highlighting the amount or writing the amount down on an attached piece of paper. Identify the total amount of calories and the percent of calories supplied by fat.

• Describe 3 high fat food items/recipes and make alternative choices which would make it a healthier food choice.

 

DUE October 24 or 31 - MINERALS

Submit to Dr. Fournet

1. Each student will be assigned a vitamin or a mineral to research for class.

2. Read at least two articles or references on your assigned vitamin/mineral.

3. Prepare a one page paper describing the chemical name, a brief history, the functions, absorption, inhibiting or enhancing factors of absorption, dietary sources, deficiency symptoms, toxicity, and research or studies conducted on your topic.

4. Each student will be responsible for the lecture on their assigned vitamin/mineral during class time.

5. Five extra points will be awarded if the actual food source is brought to share with class (vitamin/mineral tablets not accepted).
 

ASSIGNMENT 6 DUE September 28 or October 5

Submit to Dr. Gatch

1. Define the assigned term.

2. Read at least two articles/information on the ergogenic aid and E-Mail it to Dr. Gatch (WHG5775@usl.edu).

3. Research the topic and be prepared to find rational for its use/misuse.
 

ASSIGNMENT 7 DUE November 4

Body Composition Lab: Wear light weight exercise clothes for measuring anthropometrics and a swimsuit/body suit for underwater weighting. Remember to bring a towel and set of dry clothes.

Submit to Dr. Gatch

1. Body weight and composition lab results and your computations must be presented on the computer form to be provided.

2. Record and present estimated percent body fat using anthropometric measurements and underwater weighing.

3. Evaluate and compare the two results.
 
 
 

GRADUATE SEMINARS Presentation Dates: November 14 and 16
 

An assignment will be made by each graduate student.

Goal: To prepare and involve the student in the topic to be discussed.
 
 
 

*Additional assignments may be made during the semester. All reading assignment (for Dr. Gatch) must be E-Mailed and turned in on an IBM compatible disc (virus free). You will be required to use WWW.gssiweb.com.

August 26 Policies and Procedures, Overview of Topic

RF,WG

September 2 Chapter 1 - Introduction to Nutrition

RF Chapter 2 - Healthful Nutrition for Fitness

September 9 Chapter 3 - Human Energy, Needs for the Endurance Athlete

WG

September 16 Chapter 4 - Carbohydrates

RF Chapter 5 - Fats, Cholesterol

September 23 Chapter 6 - Protein and Supplements

WG **Research topics due

September 30 Chapter 7 - Vitamins

RF

October 7 Chapter 9 - Water, Electrolytes, Temperature

WG
 

October 14 MIDTERM EXAM

RF
 

October 21 Nutritional Ergogenic Aids

WG

October 28 Chapter 8 - Minerals

RF

November 4 Chapter 10 Body Weight and Composition; Lab (if equipment is operations). Wear light weight exercise clothes for measuring anthropometrics and a swimsuit/body suit for underwater weighing

November 11 Nutritional Needs for the Diabetic Athlete

WG

November 18 Chapter 11 Weight Maintenance and Loss

RF Research Papers Due

November 25 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

ecember 2 Chapter 12 Weight Gain

RF GRADUATE SEMINAR
 

FINAL: December 9, 5:30-8:15 Thursday
 

Possible graduate seminar topics include:

The Training table/Eating of the Road Competition Nutrition

Carbohydrate Loading HIV Positive Athlete

Cardiovascular Rehabilitation