Functional Sports Nutrition 101: Optimizing Performance at the Root (Jan 11, 2022 - May 31, 2024)

Functional Sports Nutrition 101: Optimizing Performance at the Root is organized by Dietitian Central. This Course has been approved for a maximum of 1.0 Credits.

Live Event Date: Jan 11, 2022
Expiration Date: May 31, 2024

Overview:
Do athletes often come to your office looking for help reaching the next level of performance? Do you feel that sometimes these individuals are looking for more than a calorie counted meal plan but you're not sure what to recommend? Have you noticed that more athletes than ever before are complaining of chronic fatigue, sinus issues, joint pain, gastrointestinal issues and weird sleep patterns? If you are ready to take your sports nutrition approach to the next level, then this webinar is for you! As the dietitian for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Kylene will teach you in this webinar how to view your athletes through a functional nutrition lens. An introduction to basic testing, supplementation, and elimination diet protocols will be addressed. As an RD, you have the power to use nutrition to optimize performance AND overall health. It's time to take action!

Learning Objectives;
Upon successful completion of this one-hour course, the participant should be able to:
• Assess an athlete through a Functional Nutrition Lens.
• Name alternative options to standard pre and post-workout fuel.
• Review safe and effective supplementation.
• Properly guide the athlete through a standard elimination protocol without sacrificing health and performance.
• Review safe and successful food reintroduction after an elimination protocol.

1.0 Credit