NUTR 546 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Dietary Reference Intake, Dietary Fiber, Omega-3 Fatty Acid
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Sports nutrition principles are based on sound general nutrition guidelines and are modified to reflect the demand of training and competition. This can be done through manipulation of both macro- and micronutrients. Micronutrients are those needed in relatively small amounts. The term is frequently applied to all vitamins and minerals but technically would apply to other nutritional components needed in small amount, for example omega-3s. Note- all of these would be considered nutrients. Sports nutrition principles are based on sound general nutrition guidelines, known in the united states and canada as the dietary reference intakes or dris. Recommended intake amounts exist for both macro- and micronutrients. Hopefully this is somewhat familiar after having taken nutr 400. Dri values are calculated based on age, and gender (known as a life stage group", i. e. females 9-13 years old or males > 70 years old).
