Chapter 17: Fitness and Nutrition
Physical activity is an important part of living a healthy lifestyle, and it goes beyond helping with energy balance. In this chapter, we’ll introduce different components of physical fitness, and why they’re important. We’ll also discuss how physical activity affects the body’s nutritional needs.
Sections:
17.0 Introduction to Physical Fitness
17.1 The Essential Elements of Physical Fitness
17.2 The Benefits of Physical Activity
17.5 Water and Electrolyte Needs
17.6 Food Supplements and Food Replacements
Adapted from Fialkowski Revilla, et al. Human Nutrition.
