NS 425, unit 8

Kaplan University School of Health Sciences

NS425 Unit 8 Assignment

Unit 8 Assignment Unit outcomes addressed in this Assignment:

• Discuss their effectiveness in sports performance. • Explain regulations governing the use of ergogenic aids.

Course outcomes addressed in this Assignment:

NS425-5: Critique common nutrient loading protocols for an athletic event.

Instructions:

Thinking about your Unit 2 case study athlete and their sport and general background, address the following topics in a 2-3 page paper with at least 2 APA style references:

Describe the concept of nutrient loading as it relates to your case study athlete and sport. Should your case study athlete “load” up on any one nutrient? Yes or no? Why or why not?

Discuss if the athlete in your case study should or should not “nutrient load.” What are the benefits or what are the risks?

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Kaplan University School of Health Sciences

NS425 Unit 8 Assignment

Unit 8 Assignment Grading Rubric = 100 points

Assignment Requirements Points possible Points earned by student

Describe the concept of nutrient loading as it relates to your case study athlete and sport.

0-30

Should your case study athlete “load” up on any one nutrient? Yes or no?

0-20

Discuss if the athlete in your case study should or should not “nutrient load.” What are the benefits or what are the risks?

0-50

Total (Sum of points earned) 100

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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