Nutrition Mastery for Fitness and Wellness Specialization

Nutrition Mastery for Fitness and Wellness Specialization

Nutrition Mastery for Fitness and Wellness

Instructor: NASM Faculty

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4 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 month

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

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4 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 month

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

How to decipher nutrition labels, and make smart grocery shopping choices.
Navigating pre- and post-workout supplements for the beginner, and popular fitness supplements.

Skills you'll gain

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Taught in English

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Specialization - 4 course series

This specialization offers a comprehensive understanding of nutrition labels and equips learners with the skills to make informed grocery shopping choices for optimal health. Participants will delve into the world of fitness supplements, exploring popular options and those specifically designed for pre- and post-workout use by beginners, ensuring they gain practical insights to make informed decisions about nutrition and supplementation.

Applied Learning Project

Learners will engage in hands-on projects that involve analyzing real-world nutrition labels and creating personalized grocery shopping plans to optimize dietary health. By evaluating and selecting appropriate fitness supplements, participants will apply their skills to develop tailored nutrition and supplementation strategies that address specific fitness goals and dietary needs.

Decoding Nutrition Labels

Course 13 hours

What you'll learn

The history of when food labels were first required.
Current FDA approved food labels in addition to providing all the hidden details and information most people miss.
Why food labels are important information for you, the consumer, the energy content and nutrition content the food you are consuming.

Smart Grocery Shopping Choices for Optimal Nutrition

Course 23 hours

What you'll learn

Make intentional purchases that support your health and fitness goals.
Evaluate and compare products, making it easy to choose the ones that best support your needs.
Read and understand a nutrition label, including what key nutrients to look for and more.

Popular Fitness Supplements

Course 33 hours

What you'll learn

The most popular fitness supplements, what they claim to do, and if there is any evidence to support those claims.
Potential side effects or reasons why you should consider not taking certain supplements.
The 10 most popular supplements and how to choose which ones to take.

Pre- and Post-Workout Supplements for the Beginner

Course 43 hours

What you'll learn

The relationship between diet, exercise, and supplements.
Key ingredients in pre- and post-workout supplements.
The physiological effects of exercise and supplementation.
The efficacy and risks of fitness supplements, and supplementation strategy.

Instructor

NASM Faculty

National Academy of Sports Medicine

14 Courses450 learners

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National Academy of Sports Medicine

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