Diet, Exercise, and Fitness: The Essentials of Sports Nutrition

REL-ACU-0-RD75

10.00

Online Course

2020-09-01

2021-05-31

Choose appropriate fluid replacement to prevent dehydration and maximize performance; Design a training diet that meets the calorie, carbohydrate, protein and fat requirements of an athlete based on age, sex, weight, height, training goals, and sport; Discuss how intensity, duration, and fitness level influence the type of fuel used by the muscles for energy; Discuss some nutrition beliefs and approaches that may constitute quackery; Discuss the benefits of fat use during exercise, and the pros and cons of a fat-loading diet; Evaluate current sports nutrition research in preparation for the Commission on Dietetic Registration Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) exam; Explain the relationship of carbohydrate intake and endurance training to performance; Explain the role of exercise for weight control, body composition, energy metabolism, and in eating disorders; Explain which ergogenic aids are beneficial and which are worthless; Illustrate how relative energy efficiency in sport (RED-S) and the female athlete triad (FAT) compromise athletic performance and what health consequences can result from them.; List three reasons why amino acid supplements are not necessary to increase performance; Plan the following for an athlete: a pre-exercise meal, a training diet, a carbohydrate-loading diet, and intake during and after competition; State the protein requirements for athletes and explain why goals may be different for athletes

The target audience for this course is: Athletic Trainers; Fitness Professionals; Health Educators; Intermediate level Dietitians; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.

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