National Academy of Sports Medicine
Nutrition Education for the Consumer Specialization

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National Academy of Sports Medicine

Nutrition Education for the Consumer Specialization

Break Down the Science of Daily Nutrition. Make healthier nutrition decisions faced every day using evidence-based science.

NASM Faculty

Instructor: NASM Faculty

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(95 reviews)

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Learn at your own pace

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Specialization - 5 course series

Plant-Based Diets

Course 13 hours4.7 (52 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Learn the common myths of plant-based dieting and science used to debunk them.

  • Differentiate key plant-based dieting characteristics that affect athletic performance.

  • Navigate plant-based diet conversations and discussions on how they affect weight loss.

  • Discover, using evidence-based research, the health benefits of plant-based dieting.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Evidence-Based Supplementation
Category: Dietary Supplements
Category: Supplement Science
Category: Vitamin and Mineral Intake
Category: Nutrition Coaching

Making Sense of Supplements

Course 23 hours4.7 (33 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Navigate common supplement myths and fallacies regarding weight loss.

  • Differentiate nutrition supplements used to promote athletic performance.

  • Discover how to use evidence-based research when determining supplemental use and efficacy.

  • Learn the importance of dietary supplements and the role they play in optimal health.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Percent Daily Value
Category: Food Portioning and Portion Control
Category: Nutrition Coaching
Category: Food and Dietary Supplement Labels
Category: Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA)

Understanding Food Labels and Portion Sizes

Course 32 hours4.8 (29 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Discover how to compare ingredient lists, percent daily value, and macronutrient makeup when comparing similar food options.

  • Differentiate between serving and portion sizes when preparing and plating meals.

  • Learn how to read food and supplement labels required to make informed decisions on which to purchase and/or consume.

  • Compare US measuring and portion sizes with the UK and EU.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Diet Psychology and Adherence
Category: Macronutrient Compositions
Category: Food Restrictive Dieting
Category: Nutrition Coaching
Category: Fasting Protocols

Nutrition Hot Topics and Controversies

Course 42 hours4.5 (15 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Learn how the body detoxifies itself through natural processes compared to commonly advertised detoxes and cleanses.

  • Discover the effects of common sweeteners and nonnutritive sweeteners play on health.

  • Learn the difference between genetically modified foods and conventionally grown produce.

  • Compare the nutrients of organic, grass-fed, and pasture-raised animals used in meat production.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Plant-Based Diets
Category: Weight Management
Category: Energy Balance
Category: Healthy Eating
Category: Nutrition Coaching

Navigating Diets

Course 53 hours4.9 (18 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Learn the underlying characteristics that make a diet effective.

  • Discover personal preferences when looking to adhere to a diet.

  • Compare common diets used to manage safe and effective weight loss.

  • Learn some of the behavioral roadblocks that may affect diet adherence.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Organic vs. Conventionally Farmed
Category: Detoxes and Cleanses
Category: Nonnutritive Sweeteners
Category: Nutrition Coaching
Category: Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)

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NASM Faculty
National Academy of Sports Medicine
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