Chapter 1: Introduction
Nutrition affects everything we do, how we move, how we feel, and if your nutrition is not dialed in, it'll get in the way of seeing the fitness results that you want.
Chapter 2: Scope of Practice
This chapter details a Nutrition Coach’s scope of practice and lists what a Nutrition Coach can and cannot do.
Chapter 3: Evidence-Based Nutrition and Practice
This chapter untangles the confusing web of science and research. It explores the pros and cons of science and how to use evidence-based practice to help your clients achieve their health-and-wellness goals.
Chapter 4: Food Preference and Influences
One of the biggest components of a healthy lifestyle is nutrition. Just like a person’s overall state of health and wellness, food choices are greatly influenced by the world around us. This chapter will explore the geographical, cultural, and social aspects of eating that must be considered to properly individualize nutritional coaching strategies for client.
Chapter 5: Energy Balance and Metabolism
Explore how humans metabolize macronutrients to fuel activity and bodily functions and how to balance the energy in versus energy out equation for optimal health and performance.
Chapter 6: Protein
Nutrition Coaches will learn about the structure of protein, its numerous roles throughout the body, and guidelines for optimal intake strategies throughout the day.
Chapter 7: Carbohydrates
Explore the function and intake recommendations for carbohydrates and how they fit into an overall healthy diet.
Chapter 8: Fats
Learn how to explain the structure and function of fat, describe the digestion and absorption process of fat, total daily fat requirements, describe methods for establishing fat requirements in a dietary program, explain key myths or hot topics related to fat, and communicate with clients about the difference between fact and myth.
Chapter 9: Alcohol
Alcoholic drinks will be a key factor to contend with in many client’s diets, learn how it impacts a healthy diet, when to set limits, and how it impacts the body's performance.
Chapter 10: Miconutrients
This chapter will help bring some clarity to the different micronutrients and their roles in maintaining optimal health and energy production.
Chapter 11: Hydration
Explore strategies that will help promote optimal output using hydration to facilitate client performance while ensuring client safety.
Chapter 12: Nutrient Timing
Learn nutrient timing strategies and how they fit into an overall healthy diet for fitness enthusiasts and athletes alike.
Chapter 13: Supplements
Some of the most common trends in the nutritional supplementation landscape to help separate research-supported hope from marketing hype.