| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 361941 | Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior | 2012 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The purpose of this article is to explore the delivery of nutrition education to collegiate student-athletes through an academic course. Existing literature has established the need for nutrition education among collegiate athletes. This article considers the collaboration of the university and the athletic department to better serve this population. Academic wellness courses for student-athletes can be used as models. Finally, benefits, barriers, and proposed course objectives are considered. This report proposes a potential solution to provide consistent, sustainable nutrition education to collegiate student-athletes.
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Authors
Christine Karpinski,