Unit 2 — Human Performance and Biomechanics

Distinguish between macronutrients and micronutrients
The function of key vitamins and minerals, and their food sources
Canada’s Food Guide, and the dietary reference intakes
The characteristics of cholesterol and lipoproteins, and their often-harmful effects on the human body
The energy equation, counting calories, and dieting for performance
Calculating your resting metabolic rate (RMR) and your daily caloric need
The effects of exercise on fat loss and muscle gain
Reading and understanding food labels
Obesity and how it impacts life expectancy and aging
Weight management and nutrition for athletic performance
Dehydration, heat cramps, heat stroke, and heat exhaustion