Description
Written by one of the nation's top sports nutritionists, this book is totally updated and revised with latest information on hydration, timing meals for training & competition, supplements, organic foods, weight loss while maintaining muscle & strength, and building lean tissue. Learn about handling sports-related eating disorders and preparing for competition. 100 pages of recipes. Lots of resources for sports nutritionists. A new book edition counts as a new course.
Course Objectives
OBJECTIVES for SELF-STUDY COURSE
Upon successful completion of this self-study course, the users will be able to:
1. Discuss the nutrition guidelines for exercise, especially for calories, carbohydrates, and fluids.
2. Better assess clients’ nutritional needs while training and competing in sport events.
3. Better determine appropriate therapy intervention for clients with weight and eating disorder issues.
4. Better identify people with special needs, and those at risk when competing in sports.
Learning Codes
- (2000) Science of food and nutrition
- (2070) Macronutrients: carbohydrate, fat, protein, fiber, water
- (2110) Physiology, exercise physiology
- (3000) Nutrition assessment & Diagnosis
- (3030) Anthropometrics, body composition
- (3040) Food consumption, fluid balance
- (3100) Supplemental nutrients, botanicals
- (4000) Wellness and public health
- (4030) Dietary guidelines, DRIs, Food Guide Pyramid, food labeling
- (4060) Exercise, fitness, and sports nutrition
- (5000) Medical Nutrition Therapy
- (5460) Self-care management
- (8000) Food Service Systems and Culinary Arts
- (8090) Menu planning and development, nutrient analysis
Recommended for...
- Registered Dietitians (RD)
- Dietetic Technicians Registered (DTR)
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Certified Dietary Managers (CDM)
