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SECTION 1: OVERVIEW
- Cell Structure and Function – Nutrition and cellular interaction – Cellular components
- Cellular proteins – Food Intake, Digestion and Absorption – Food versus nutrition
- Digestive system structure and function – Controlling digestive process – Nutrient absorption
- Fate of nutrients after absorption – Nutrient delivery
- Energy Transformation and Metabolism – Energy intake, storage and transfer
- Energy transfer process – Pathways for nutrient metabolism – Energy Balance in Body
- Energy value in foods – Body’s need for energy – Estimation of energy needs and energy intake
- Consequences of energy imbalances – Roles of vitamins and minerals in energy balance
- Aerobic and Anaerobic Metabolism – How exercise impacts metabolism
- Muscle structure and function – Muscle energy requirements
- Physiology of anaerobic exercise – Physiology of aerobic exercise – Adaptation to exercise
- Macronutrients – Carbohydrate structure – Carbohydrate digaestion, absorption, metabolism and transport – Carbohydrates in diet
- Fat structure – Fat digestion, absorption, metabolism and transport – Fat in diet
- Protein structure – Protein digestion, absorption, metabolism and transport – Protein in diet
- Micronutrient – Vitamins, Minerals, Phytochemicals – Water-soluble vitamins – Fat-soluble vitamins
- Minerals – Water and Fluid Balance
- All about body water
- Fluid balance
- Body water imbalances – Body water regulation
- Electrolytes
- Human strategies – Special Needs – Sport nutrition
- Nutrition for injury and rehab Plant-based diets – Eating disorders
- Nutrition and diabetes – Nutrition and cardiovascular disease – Nutrition and pregnancy
SECTION 2: NUTRITION: THE VITAL LINK TO SUPER PERFORMANCE
- Origins Of Performance Nutrition
- Nutrition Defined
- The Three E’s Of Nutrition
- Table Of Performance Daily Intakes (PDI)
- Course 3: Macro-nutrients: Meeting Energy And Growth Requirements
- Macro-nutrient Manipulation / Modulation
- The Limiting Nutrient Concept
- Alphabetical Listing Of Additives And Their Status For Performance Nutrition
- Research On Nutrients
SECTION 3: CARBOHYDRATES AND THE ATHLETE: THE ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE FUEL
- Background On Carbohydrates
- Simple Carbohydrates: The Sugars
- Complex Carbohydrates
- Top 20 Grains And Legumes For Athletes
- Digestion Of Carbohydrates
- Carbohydrates Pre-Exercise, During Exercise, Post-Exercise
- Pyruvate
SECTION 4: PROTEINS AND AMINO ACIDS
- Introduction
- Amino Acids Make Proteins; Types Of Proteins
- Protein Efficiency Ratio
- Designing Protein And Amino Acid Supplements
- Overview Of Commonly Encountered Amino Acids
- Digestion Of Proteins And Amino Acids
- Food Sources Of Protein
- Connective Tissue
SECTION 5: LIPIDS AND THE ATHLETE: ENERGY AND GROWTH FACTORS
- Fats – The Most Misunderstood Macro-nutrient
- The Essential Fatty Acids
- Phospholipids
SECTION 6: WATER AND OXYGEN
- Water And The Athlete
- Dehydration Effects On Performance
- Oxygen And The Athlete; The Lungs
- The Blood; The Blood Vessels
- The Tissue; The Muscular System; The Heart
- Your Need For Oxygen; Free Radicals
SECTION 7: VITAMINS
- The Lipid Soluble Vitamins
- Vitamin A – Retinol And Pro-Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene)
- Vitamin D; Vitamin E – Vitamin K; Vitamin C – Thiamin; Riboflavin
- Niacin; Vitamin B6 – Folate; Vitamin B12 – Biotin; Pantothenic Acid – Choline; Inositol
SECTION 8: MINERALS
- Calcium; Phosphorus Magnesium; Iron; Zinc; Iodine; Selenium; Copper; Manganese; Chromium
- Molybdenum; Fluoride
- The Electrolytes (Sodium, Chloride, and Potassium)
- Boron; Vanadium; Germanium
SECTION 9: METABOLITE AND BOTANICAL ERGOGENIC SUPPLEMENTS
- Adaptogens, Alcohol, Alkalinizers, Androstenedione, BHMB, Bioflavonoids
- Caffeine, L-Carnitine, Coenzyme Q10, Creatine Monohydrate
- DHEA, Gamma Oryzanol, FRAC, Ginseng, Glucosamine
- Glycerol, Inosine, Melatonin, NADH, Wheat Germ Oil, Octacosanol
- Herbs, Supplements With Potential Effects That Are Marketed Toward Athletes
- Summary Of Commonly Available Herbs, Standards, Common Dosages, Uses, And Cautions
SECTION 10: GUIDE TO FOOD AND SPORTS SUPPLEMENTS: GETTING THE NUTRIENTS YOU NEED
- All Foods Are Not Created Equal
- The Food Group Approach: Is It Valid For Athletes?
- Major Supplement Forms And Delivery Systems
- Major Categories of Sport Supplements
- The Economics of Sports Nutrition: Buy In Bulk
SECTION 11: ANATOMY OF AN ATHLETE: CELLS, TISSUES, AND SYSTEMS
- Cells and Cellular Components
- Tissues
- Muscle Tissue; The Mechanics Of Muscular Contraction; Fast Twitch And Slow Twitch Muscle Fibres
- Muscular Hypertrophy; Nervous Tissue; Reproductive Tissue
- Systems: Skeletal, Skeletal Muscle, Nervous, Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Digestive, Urinary, Reproductive, and Endocrine
- Some Of Your Body’s Hormones
SECTION 12: DIGESTION AND ABSORPTION
- The Digestive System – Physical Components: Mouth, Esophagus, Stomach, The Small Intestine, Large Intestine And Rectum, Pancreas, Liver And Gall Bladder
- Factors Affecting Digestion; About Digestive Supplement Aids; Digestive Enzymes; Herbal Factors, Intestinal Bacteria, Fibre And Digestion
SECTION 13: BODY COMPOSITION AND METABOLISM
- Body Composition Assessment – Methods Of Body Fat Determination
- Sites Listed In The Formulas And Charts – Use of Skinfold Data; Body Fat Percentage; Percentage Fat Estimate Tables
- Formula For Calculating % Body fat; Somatotype; Guide To Estimating Calorie Needs; Average Daily Activity Level
- An Example Of Estimating Daily Caloric Expenditure Using The Hourly Method; Energy Expenditure Guide
- Daily Calorie Requirement Guide
- Overview Of Metabolism; Homeostasis; Your Metabolic Set Point
- Food And Metabolism; The Environment And Metabolism; Exercise And Metabolic Responses; Aerobic System Changes; Anaerobic System Changes
- Energy Metabolism; Useful Definitions
- Glycogen Depletion And Metabolism Of Fatigue; Monitoring Your Metabolism
SECTION 14: IN PRACTICE
- Fad Diets
- 1-2-3 Nutritional Rule Of Thumb
- Rationale Behind The Different Performance Eating Plans; Nutritional Ratios Of Selected Performance Eating Plans
- Dynamic Nutrition Supplement And Eating Plan Examples
- 15% Fat, 30% Protein, 55% Carbohydrate Performance Nutrition Plan
- 20% Fat, 25% Protein, 55% Carbohydrate Performance Nutrition Plan
- 20% Fat, 20% Protein, 60% Carbohydrate Performance Nutrition Plan
- 25% Fat, 15% Protein, 60% Carbohydrate Performance Nutrition Plan
- High Protein Foods – Animals
- Foods High In Complex Carbohydrates
- Vegetables And Beans – Fruits
- Dairy; Spreads And Sauces; Beverages
- Mixed Foods
SECTION 15: SPORTING GUIDE TO EFFECTIVE FAT LOSS AND MUSCLE GAIN
- Fat Loss Off-Season and Pre-Season; Examples Of Elite Athlete Body Fat Levels For Different Sports
- Jump Starting Your Fat Loss Program; Fat Loss Tips; Why Most Fat Loss Diets Fail
- Before Dieting, Make Sure You’re Ready; Thinking About Dieting? Take This Test Before Starting
- Gender And Age Gap When Losing Fat; Factors Contributing To Obesity And What To Do About Them
- Rules of Performance Nutrition For Fat Loss Program; Common Supplement Fat Loss Aids
- The Zigzag Method Of Fat Loss
- Weeks Required To Lose Fat Using The Zigzag Method Of Dieting Together With A Periodized Training Program
- Additional Tips On Sound Nutrition; Muscle Gain
- Constructing A Custom Nutrition Plan For Fat Loss And Muscle Gain; Daily Food Intake Goals
SECTION 16: ENHANCING PERFORMANCE WITH CARBOHYDRATE LOADING
- Carbo-loading and Supplements
SECTION 17: SPECIAL CONCERNS OF ATHLETIC FEMALES
- Who Is At Risk, Warning Signs, And Preventative Measures
SECTION 19: PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER: THE ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT FORMULA
- The Eight Technologies Of Training; Nutritional Robbery
- Sports Supplements
- Caveat Emptor
SECTION 20: DOCUMENTATION
- Preparing for your Client
- Collecting Preliminary Client Information
- Evaluating Client Information and Explaining What It Means
- Offering Nutritional Suggestions and Providing a Nutritional Plan
- Offering Nutritional Supplement Suggestions
- Setting Behaviour Goals and creating Monitoring Strategies
- Making Nutritional Adjustments
- Providing Continuing Education and Support
- The big picture – Celebrating client success – Creating new social support circles
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