Unit 3...100% grade needed

Kaplan University School of Health Sciences

NS425 Unit 3 Assignment

Unit 3 Assignment

Unit outcomes addressed in this Assignment:

 Explain the basic structure and classification of carbohydrates.

 Explain the role of carbohydrates in the body.

 Discuss the recommendations regarding carbohydrate intake for athletes.

Course outcomes addressed in this Assignment:

NS425-2: Explain the role of carbohydrate metabolism and storage in enhancing athletic

performance.

Instructions:

When completing this Assignment, use the information you developed in Unit 2 for your athlete.

What level of carbohydrate is recommended for this athlete and sport? Discuss how

carbohydrates are utilized when your athlete is actively participating in the sport.

Prepare a 2-page paper (with at least 2 APA style references) to address the following:

1. Determine the correct percentage of carbohydrate the athlete’s diet needs to contain.

This also includes the amount of grams and calories that the carbohydrates provide.

2. Explain the steps in carbohydrate metabolism during athletic activity.

3. Describe the storage of carbohydrate in the athlete.

Submitting your work:

Submit your Assignment to the appropriate Dropbox. For instructions on submitting your work,

view the Dropbox Guide located under Academic Tools at the top of your unit page.

Please be sure to download the file “Writing Center Resources” from Doc Sharing to assist you

with meeting APA expectations for written Assignments.

To view your graded work, come back to the Dropbox or go to the Gradebook after your

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Kaplan University School of Health Sciences

NS425 Unit 3 Assignment

Unit 3 Assignment Grading Rubric = 80 points

Assignment Requirements Points possible Points earned

by student

Determines the correct percentage of carbohydrate

the athlete’s diet needs to contain. This also includes

the amount of grams and calories that the

carbohydrates provide.

0-30

Explains the steps in carbohydrate metabolism during

athletic activity.

0-25

Describes the storage of carbohydrate in the athlete. 0-25

Total (Sum of points earned) 0-80

The Proposal is written in the most current version of

APA format with no grammatical, spelling, copyright,

plagiarism or proof reading errors.

Points deducted for spelling, grammar, and/or

APA errors.

Adjusted total points earned

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