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The Female Athlete: Energy and Nutrition Issues

Course Objectives

  • Explain the importance of carbohydrate for female athletes and the sex differences in energy metabolism; 
  • Describe the potential challenges of applying Sports Nutrition recommendations to female athletes;  
  • Identify the health and performance implications of low energy availability;

Course

Credits

Course Expiration

ACSM

1.5

12/28/2026

BOC

1

12/28/2026