Course Learning Objectives:
- Identify Dietary Reference Intake Values, Macronutrients and Micronutrients.
- Explain the structure of Carbohydrates
- Explain Dietary Recommendations for Carbohydrates
- Explain the chemical structure of dietary fats
- Identify Classifications of Fats
- Explain Dietary Recommendations for Fats
- Explain the chemical structure of proteins (1*, 2* 3* 4* Amino Acids)
- Identify Classifications of Proteins
- Explain Dietary Recommendations for Proteins
- Identify Hydration recommendations
- Identify major Micronutrients and it’s effects on exercise performance
- Identify how Ergogenic Aids effect exercise performance
- Understand the process of Weight Management
- Identify nutritional requirements for Endurance and Strength athletes
- Explain common Eating Disorders
- Understand the Role and Scope of Fitness Professionals in Nutrition
- Understand how to find National and International guidelines in Nutrition (ICMR, USDA and ISSN)
Course Reading Materials:
- All ISSN Position Statements (https://www.biomedcentral.com/collections/issnposp)
- USDA Recommendations & ICMR-NIN Recommendations
- MyPlate.gov
- TFA Fitness Nutrition Workbook
