Extra credit: Sports Nutrition Snacks or Ergogenic Aids

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FDNT 10: Sports Nutrition Assignment: Choose one

#1- Directions: Find a recipe or create your own recipe for an energy bar/energy ball.  The idea is something that is convenient and has a good mix of protein, carbohydrate and fat. 

Prepare your bars and bring into class the final product.  Attach the recipe and write up an explanation of what the ingredients are and why it is a healthy snack for an athlete or someone who is working out.

#2-Directions: Report on one Ergogenic Aid using the book (Controversy at the end of Chapter 10) and one article or study on the topic.  An Ergogenic Aid is a product that enhances sports performance.  Choose from:

Caffeine

Antioxidant supplements

Creatine

Carnitine

Anabolic Steroids

If you find another just let me know

Research the topic, submit a 1-page report on what you found. Does it enhance sports performance and what are the side effects or any other information you want to report.  List your sources with the report.  Extra credit if you submit a short video explaining what you find on your ergogenic aid.