Description

Nutrition courses from Gatlin International are the affordable, convenient way to get the training you need to advance your career in the rapidly growing fields of health and wellness and sports nutrition. The online Nutrition for Optimal Health, Wellness, and Sports programme from Gatlin International was designed to meet the growing demand for allied health/medical professionals, sports trainers, Registered Dietitians, fitness trainers, personal trainers, and others who want to develope individualized nutritional programmes for their clients, their patients, or for their own personal health and wellness improvement. As with all of our nutrition courses, our Nutrition for Optimal Health, Wellness, and Sports course offers research of current issues related to nutrition including: energy and nutritional needs for performing daily activities with a focus on specific physical activities; an exploration of common myths and misperceptions relating to diet and athletic performance; sports nutrition, and behavior modifications and dietary approaches appropriate for various demographics. The content and curriculum for our nutrition courses is designed to prepare healthcare professionals and Registered Dietitians to construct nutritional recommendations based on their client’s health history with a goal of optimal nutritional health and wellness as the ultimate focus. Personal trainers seeking training typically found in more narrowly focused sports nutrition courses will learn the fundamentals of nutrition needed to work with clients in partnership with Registered Dietitians. Individuals seeking to learn more about nutrition, daily meal planning, effective, proven wellness strategies, and sports nutrition will gain information designed to help them achieve their own nutrition goals as well as those of their family members. The Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), the credentialing agency for the American Dietetic Association (ADA) has approved the Nutrition Certificate programme for 120 Continuing Professional Education Units (CPEUs)/ or 30 (CPEUs) per course for both the Registered Dietitian (RDs) and Dietetic Technician-Registered (DTRs).

Our certificate programme includes essential skills found in most recognized nutrition courses including:
? Examination of what to eat and how to decrease the incidence of many common diseases
? Learning the principles behind helping a client in any stage of their lifecycle to set and achieve weight goals while working in conjunction with a registered dietitian in a team approach.
? Learning what specific nutrients need to be increased in your diet as you age
? Dispelling the myths of fad diets
? Understanding the principles of healthy meal planning for athletes found in most certified sports nutrition courses
? Identifying safe sport supplements such as protein powders/bars, creatine, and sport drinks
? Learning to effectively interpret nutrition news and understand critical information on the truth behind vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants
? On-going guidance and interaction from highly respected and qualified instructors that hold either a Master’s, MBA, or Ph.D. degree in business administration, finance, exercise physiology, kinesiology, or an exercise science-related degree.

Nutrition Course Objectives

By completing the Nutrition for Optimal Health, Wellness, and Sports program, students will:

? Understand functional food implementation
? Understand the concepts of meal plan analysis
? Learn appropriate behavior modifications and dietary approaches appropriate for different ages and populations
? Understand vitamin supplementation and weight management
? Gain a strong foundation in wellness nutrition based on proven scientific research
? Understand how to reinforce positive eating habits and behaviors
? Learn strategies to personalize meal planning for yourself and/or your patients or clients
? Identify common myths and fallacies surrounding diet and athletic performance

Outline

In the following outline you will see that the topics covered include those found in most nutrition courses as well as many found only in more highly focused sports nutrition courses.

I. Nutrition and You: Functional Foods
a. Define Functional Foods, choosing Functional Foods, and Functional Foods Protection
b. Understand how to Incorporate Spices into your Diet
c. Review the General Guidelines and Foods to include in your Meal Plan
d. Gain Knowledge of Diet Diversity and Free Radical Theory

II. Weight Management and Nutrition in the Lifecyle
a. Define Obesity, Incidence and Contributing Factors
b. Understand the Basic Principles of Obesity Treatment, Interventions and Contributing Factors
c. Review Fad Diets and Practical Strategies
d. Learn about the Obesity Epidemic and Weight Management Programs

III. Introduction to Sports Nutrition and Performance
a. Gain an Understanding of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports Related Fitness
b. Understand Nutrition for Performance and Energy Utilization
c. Learn about Protein, Ergogenic Aids, and Hydration in Sports Nutrition
d. Learn about Meals for Competitions

IV. Public Nutrition and Wellness Education
a. Understand Genomics and Evidence Based Medicine
b. Examine New, Yet Old Healthful Diets
c. Understand Vitamins Role, Functions, and Recommendations
d. Learn about what’s new in Wellness and Cancer Prevention

Demo

Click here to view a demo of this course. The User ID and Password are provided below:

User ID: demonut
Password: nut

Additional Info

Languages

English

Course Length

200.00 hours

Duration of Access

6 months

Instructor

Melissa Halas-Liang, MA, RD, CNSD, CDE; Jane Burrell Uzcategui, MS, RD

Prerequisites/Audience

There are no specific prerequisites for our nutrition courses other than an Internet connection, an email address, and basic computer knowledge. This unique program has been established for allied health, medical, and fitness professionals, personal trainers, and Registered Dietitians seeking advanced nutrition education, re-certification, re-licensure, or career advancement. Individuals from the public and consumers interested in seeking to stay current in nutritional program design, health, and performance would benefit from this program as well.

Requirements/Materials Included

This nutrition course can be taken from either a Mac or a PC. Technical requirements include but are not limited to having Internet access with a 56K modem, but it is highly recommended that you have DSL or High Speed Cable Internet Access; 64 MB system RAM; 200 MB free hard disk space memory or sufficient storage; reliable email account access, CD-ROM/DVD capabilities, and a reliable Internet provider. Some individual courses may have additional software and/or hardware requirements.

These materials will be provided by Gatlin Education Services:
? Nutrition for Health, Fitness, & Sport. 8th Edition.