The emphasis of the lecture is nutrition physiology of macro nutrients in healthy adults and its relevance to performance. Thereby the central element being the relaying of the concept of energy and nutrition balance as well as metabolic regulation.

The course introduces basic concepts of the interaction between nutrition and exercise performance.

The focus of this course is the nutrition physiological aspects of the nutrients relevant for man and animal (biochemistry, digstion, metabolism, nutirent requirements). Energy yielding nutrients (carbohydrates, lipds and proteins) are explained in detail. Additionally, the role of the minerals, vitamins and water is treated. Ernährungsphysiologisch relevante Aspekte des Chemismus der Hauptnährsto