Fitness Nutrition Specialist Online

Course Learning Objectives:

1. Identify Dietary Reference Intake Values, Macronutrients and Micronutrients.
2. Explain the structure of Carbohydrates
3. Explain Dietary Recommendations for Carbohydrates
4. Explain the chemical structure of dietary fats
5. Identify Classifications of Fats
6. Explain Dietary Recommendations for Fats
7. Explain the chemical structure of proteins (1*, 2* 3* 4* Amino Acids)
8. Identify Classifications of Proteins
9. Explain Dietary Recommendations for Proteins
10. Identify Hydration recommendations
11. Identify major Micronutrients and it’s effects on exercise performance
12. Identify how Ergogenic Aids effect exercise performance
13. Understand the process of Weight Management
14. Identify nutritional requirements for Endurance and Strength athletes
15. Explain common Eating Disorders
16. Understand the Role and Scope of Fitness Professionals in Nutrition
17. Understand how to find National and International guidelines in Nutrition (ICMR, USDA and ISSN)

Course Reading Materials:

1. All ISSN Position Statements (https://www.biomedcentral.com/collections/issnposp)
2. USDA Recommendations & ICMR-NIN Recommendations
3. MyPlate.gov
4. TFA Fitness Nutrition Workbook