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In this course, discover how emerging research underscores the link between what you eat and how you feel, in addition to the latest in mind-body-spirit news. The Food and Mood section will review foods associated with mood-lifting or mood-stabilizing effects, then will identify the diet patterns associated with mood as promoting or protecting against depressive symptoms. In Mind-Body-Spirit News, you will read how meditation is increasing in the medical setting, and how tai chi and aquatic exercise have become the most popular exercise activities among older adults. Also, learn the benefits of the Pilates “knee-stretch” exercises and the impact of yoga practice on the sympathetic nervous system, which benefits both physical and mental health.

Research supports the idea that being mindful of what we eat and how we move makes a difference in how much we weigh. This continuing education course describes mindless eating and the common triggers of automatic eating, identifies the key elements of mindful eating, and shares simple exercises for developing mindful eating. Learn why self-compassion supports health behavior change and the core principles and outcomes of mindful weight loss or health interventions. This course will help change the way you and your clients view trigger foods forever.

Check out the latest fitness and nutrition news with this continuing education course. Learn the profound implications our genes have on our health, how peers influence teen girls’ weight loss goals, and how grape juice can enhance the abilities of older adults suffering from mild cognitive impairment. Find out what Boomeritis is and how it can be prevented, how high-intensity exercise can cause heart disease, and whether the Taco Bell Diet really works. Discover why the ADA favors food over pills, as well as whether vitamin and mineral pills can actually make kids smarter. So much great information, included in one course!

Whether preparing for competition or simply eating on the go, learn how to get maximum benefit from foods and meals.

Find out what’s new in the world of fitness and nutrition with this continuing education course. Discover how First Lady Michelle Obama tackles childhood obesity and how sports participation in youth holds long-term benefits for women. Find out if diet is linked to depression, whether taking vitamin B can actually cure those hangover blues and why it’s best to stop gobbling your grub in order to keep those pesky pounds off. So much great information available in one course!

Of course you're familiar with the statement, "I feel fat." But have you ever considered whether those words even make sense? Is fat a feeling? Trainers often make the mistake of merely teaming up with the client in their fight against their perceived loathsome body parts or their gluttonous habits. Take a closer look at the disparaging (and widely used) language called "fat talk" and its implications on weight management, social interactions, creativity, productivity and performance.

Of course you're familiar with the statement, "I feel fat." But have you ever considered whether those words even make sense? Is fat a feeling? Trainers often make the mistake of merely teaming up with the client in their fight against their perceived loathsome body parts or their gluttonous habits. Take a closer look at the disparaging (and widely used) language called "fat talk" and its implications on weight management, social interactions, creativity, productivity and performance.

Metabolism and fat loss remain highly popular, but controversial and often misunderstood topics in fitness. This video explains key physiological principles of metabolism and fat utilization within the body and discusses the impact of exercise upon fuel utilization and metabolism. Strategies and applications to influence fatness and fitness will be included.

One of the most disturbing facts in our country is that although obesity is at an all-time high, 57 million people are dieting. How can we inspire and educate our clients to place value on their health and let the natural size follow? For too long diets have ruled women's (and men's) lives and created an unhealthy relationship with food. Learn how you can inspire your clients to hunger for health and gain a new respect for and relationship with food and their body.

Natural and organic food markets have sprouted up everywhere. These alternatives to conventional supermarkets give health-conscious consumers a source for natural and healthy options. But how healthy are these stores? Despite offering a wide assortment of organic foods, natural food markets still pose challenges for shoppers. Learn how to help your clients navigate the aisles of any grocery store—including the natural-food markets.

Whether it's driven by consumer interest or national guidelines, the food industry is continuously evolving. Products and brands emerge with better-for-you messages and labels on their packages. This video will take a look at the current trends in the food industry, discuss the science that may be driving their promotion, and see how they may (or may not) fit into a healthy diet.

Recommendations to use supplements are considered outside of the scope of practice legally and ethically, yet fitness professionals are constantly asked to give recommendations. In reality, dieticians and other licensed practitioners are not present in the health club environment, so what are we to do? Get the truth on the efficacy and risks associated with the newest sports supplements and educate your clients so they can make informed decisions and avoid wasteful spending and possible harm.

Catch up on the latest fitness and nutrition news with this continuing education course. Learn several snapshots of information in one reading with these media morsels.

Increase your knowledge with some of the latest research in nutrition and weight management. Articles and test are from the March 2010 CEC Senior Fitness Issue of IDEA Fitness Journal.

Sugar or artificial sweetener! What should you use? This course will discuss several sources of sugar, including sucrose, fructose, sugar alcohols, artificial sweeteners (like Splenda® and Equal®), high fructose corn syrups, honey and others. Walk away with a better understanding of the composition of sugars and sweeteners, how they are metabolized, acceptable daily intake, and their effects on appetite, weight loss, fat storage and stability.

Sugar or artificial sweetener! What should you use? This DVD will discuss several sources of sugar, including sucrose, fructose, sugar alcohols, artificial sweeteners (like Splenda® and Equal®), high fructose corn syrups, honey and others. Walk away with a better understanding of the composition of sugars and sweeteners, how they are metabolized, acceptable daily intake, and their effects on appetite, weight loss, fat storage and stability.

Eating "green" has become synonymous with sustainability, locally grown and a more conscientious way of planning your meals. We will discuss this "slow food" movement, its characteristics and how you can healthfully, conveniently and easily incorporate this green trend into your daily living.

Eating "green" has become synonymous with sustainability, locally grown and a more conscientious way of planning your meals. We will discuss this "slow food" movement, its characteristics and how you can healthfully, conveniently and easily incorporate this green trend into your daily living.

There has been a recent surge in people turning to a vegetarian diet, for both ethical and health reasons. Though this type of diet is ideally optimal in terms of nutrition, it can also fall short of certain nutrients if not approached methodically. This course will delineate how to assure a complete vegetarian diet and describe effective ways to counsel your clients to go "veg" or stay "veg" the right way.

There has been a recent surge in people turning to a vegetarian diet, for both ethical and health reasons. Though this type of diet is ideally optimal in terms of nutrition, it can also fall short of certain nutrients if not approached methodically. This video will delineate how to assure a complete vegetarian diet and describe effective ways to counsel your clients to go "veg" or stay "veg" the right way.

As a fitness professional, you know that raising active, healthier eaters is a top priority. This course shows attendees how to guide parents in their efforts to shape the child psyche so kids embrace fruits, vegetables and a myriad of other healthful foods without constant mealtime battles, bribes and downright coercion. The strategies are based on scientifically-proven strategies, expert advice and real-life examples.

As a fitness professional, you know that raising active, healthier eaters is a top priority. This video shows attendees how to guide parents in their efforts to shape the child psyche so kids embrace fruits, vegetables and a myriad of other healthful foods without constant mealtime battles, bribes and downright coercion. The strategies are based on scientifically-proven strategies, expert advice and real-life examples.

Sport and energy nutrition is the core component to any well-rounded fitness program! Learn the strategies and preparation required to give you an advantage in your training and conditioning regimen! Don't let your plan (or lack thereof) negatively impact your performance.

Sport and energy nutrition is the core component to any well-rounded fitness program! Learn the strategies and preparation required to give you an advantage in your training and conditioning regimen! Don't let your plan (or lack thereof) negatively impact your performance.

The media loves best-selling books about fad diets and weight control! Can they really help us get healthier, lose weight and improve athletic performance? Find out in this in-depth look at the practicality, sustainability and reality of today's most popular diets, including the South Beach Diet®, the Atkins™ Diet, the Zone™, Sugar Busters! and others.

The media loves best-selling books about fad diets and weight control! Can they really help us get healthier, lose weight and improve athletic performance? Find out in this in-depth look at the practicality, sustainability and reality of today's most popular diets, including the South Beach Diet®, the Atkins™ Diet, the Zone™, Sugar Busters! and others.

Are you curious about what elite endurance athletes put on their plate or in their mouth during an event? Let's take lessons from the top athletes and discuss the science behind their tactics. Leave this course with some fun tips, tools and advice you can share with your clients. Participants will be able to discuss the science behind diet strategies used by endurance athletes and give their clients fun, evidence-based tools for fueling their workouts-all within your scope of practice.

Are you curious about what elite endurance athletes put on their plate or in their mouth during an event? Let's take lessons from the top athletes and discuss the science behind their tactics. Leave this video with some fun tips, tools and advice you can share with your clients. Participants will be able to discuss the science behind diet strategies used by endurance athletes and give their clients fun, evidence-based tools for fueling their workouts-all within your scope of practice.

How many people do you know who eat when they are stressed? In this course, we will take an in-depth look at what science has to say about our eating behaviors, the role our hormones play and how we can turn this knowledge into action to manage our own (and our clients') diets. Participants will be able to discuss how hormones affect hunger, detail the impact that stress has on dietary intake and provide clients with tips and solutions to manage their diet despite their stress-and all within scope of practice.

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Most weight loss books just give you another way to eat. This book reveals what goes on in the minds of real women who are struggling to lose weight and shows you what most overweight people won’t confess.

This course discusses the quality of protein, the difference between whey and casein protein, the safety and effectiveness of high-protein diets, the role of protein in weight loss, and protein-intake timing for muscle recovery and growth.

This course discusses skills that help your clients reconnect with their nutritional intelligence, energy requirements and optimal body size while identifying and adopting healthy eating behaviors.

Learn more about nutrition trends, which nutrient-rich foods would be best for clients, and the optimal protein intake for various populations while earning continuing education credits. Articles and test are from the March 2009 CEC Nutrition Issue of IDEA Fitness Journal.

The aging boom in the U.S. has created a $45+ billion anti-aging industry that continues to grow. From traditional ancient remedies to new discoveries, more products are continually being developed and marketed. This session will cover the use of a variety of popular supplements touted to improve health and delay aging.

Expand your knowledge and earn continuing education credits with this course covering research on three different topics. Articles and the test from the November/December 2004 CEC Fitness Research Issue of IDEA Fitness Journal.

Learn what makes food functional and how the body can benefit from an added boost of nutrition. Articles and the test from the March 2007 CEC Nutrition Issue of IDEA Fitness Journal.

This continuing education course with three in-depth articles on nutrition will educate you on some of the latest issues in nutrition. Articles and the test from the March 2008 CEC Nutrition Issue of IDEA Fitness Journal.

Get complete nutritional information on more than 1,000 foods to help choose the right foods for cholesterol control, weight loss, stronger immunity, digestive health, cancer prevention, better blood and stronger bones.

Less than five percent of all people who begin diets stick to them, and today's busy lifestyles leave little room for regular exercise. On top of that, the diet industry offers quick-fix weight-loss aids that have no staying power. Reality Fitness offers a reasonable, workable alternative.

The optimum way to get the most out of your workouts is to tailor an energizing, performance-enhancing nutrition plan for your body's specific needs. Learn how you can enhance your workouts and maximize your results with proper nutrition, safe and effective sports supplements, and beneficial vitamins and minerals.

Work, social and family commitments often make it difficult to fit tasty and healthy food choices into one’s diet. In this book, Evelyn Tribole gives you great tips and strategies for solving the dieting dilemma using her proven expertise concerning all foods, savory and sweet.

Help integrate nutrition and healthy eating into your clients’ everyday diets. Learn more about nutrient timing, vitamins and minerals, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, nutrition coaching and using the FDA’s MyPyramid.

Maximize efforts in both training and performance by learning how to properly fuel the body. This comprehensive guide presents nutritional concepts tailored for application by athletes in any sport.

Young athletes have different nutritional and training needs than adult athletes. This comprehensive book covers common misconceptions on strength training for children as well as basic nutrition for fit kids.