Whether exercising for fun, health, or competition, nutrition is essential to staying energized throughout the day and during activity. In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of nutrition and be guided through an assessment of their individual nutritional needs. Participants will develop skills and strategies for fueling physical activity and sports, with an emphasis on eating to support optimal performance and recovery. Students will also learn to separate nutrition fact from fiction and examine products and marketing with a critical eye. Skills and strategies for meal planning, dining out, food shopping, recipe modification and evaluation of dietary supplements will be introduced through interactive sessions. This class is for non-nutrition majors only.