Title: Explain the basics of nutrition.
Course: Sports Medicine/Athletic Training I (Condensed) (14062-IA) > Section: Understanding Nutrition

Explanation should include

- United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) dietary guidelines
- macronutrients and micronutrients (e.g., protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamin, mineral)
- product labeling
- diet (the food one eats) vs. diet (the process of maintaining a healthy weight)
- weight management
- hydration.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How do the different components of My Plate relate to diet?
- What are the caloric values of protein, carbohydrate, and fat?
- How do nutrients affect diet? What percentage of the diet should be made up of each nutrient? How may this vary based on activity level?
- What are typical weight management goals? How can they be achieved?
- What roles do specialized diets play in weight management? What are the pros and cons of fad diets?