Providing Dietary Guidance - Live

Health and fitness professionals are often asked about nutrition information by their clients. Our specialty course covers both fundamental aspects of nutrition and practical applications allowing you to assess clients general dietary practices. Upon successful completion of coursework and proficiency testing, you will be able to give dietary guidance and general nutrition information to healthy adults for reducing disease risk and enhancing sports and fitness performance.

Topics:
Please note: Topics and/or speakers are subject to change.

•Nutrition Overview
•Principles of Nutrition
•MyPyramid
•Energy Metabolism
•Dietary Recommendations
•Dietary Review and Guidance
•Nutrition and Disease Prevention
•Issues in Weight Control
•Ergogenic Aids
•Sports Nutrition
•Shopping, Cooking and Eating Out Tips
•Spotting Nutrition Misinformation•Homocysteine and C-Reactive Protein Update
Contact Hours: 18

This is a curriculum-based testing course. Students who complete the course and pass both the written and practical exams receive a Cooper Institute Certificate.

Transfer/Cancellation:
If your plans change making you unable to attend, please contact a Program Coordinator as soon as possible to review your options. Transfer fees may apply. A $40.00 cancellation fee could apply.