Sports Nutrition Jargon

noun an essential component of the human diet

• Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins in living organisms.
• You need to make sure you're getting enough amino acids in your diet for muscle growth.
• I heard that supplement has all the essential amino acids you need for working out.
• In a way, amino acids are like the alphabet letters that make up the words of proteins.

noun the regulation of the diet for the promotion of health

• The study of dietetics involves understanding the science behind nutrition and its effects on the human body.
• She decided to pursue a career in dietetics after seeing the positive impact of healthy eating on her own health.
• I'm trying to stick to this new dietetics plan, but I keep craving junk food.
• In a way, dietetics is like a roadmap for maintaining good health through proper nutrition.