Learn about the nutrition needs of the injured athlete at all levels and how to implement strategies to reduce inflammation
Dana White, MS, RD, ATC
What you will learn in this course:
Recognize the specific nutrient needs pertaining to optimal healing of the injured athlete.
Understand the implications of current research regarding dietary interventions for athletic injuries including trauma, soft tissue, and concussion/TBI
Recognize the role of the sports RD within the sports medicine team when considering appropriate nutrition-related interventions for the prevention and/or treatment of various athletic injuries.
1 Credit Hour as Approved by Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
Analyze and interpret available data in the context of enhancing athletic performance and health.
Design nutrition strategies for active individuals and populations applying the principles of energy metabolism.
Evaluate and interpret factors influencing substrate use and exercise metabolism data.
Explain the use of carbohydrates during exercise training, competition, and recovery.
Explain the use of fat during exercise training, competition, and recovery.
Explain the use of protein and amino acids during exercise training, competition, and recovery.
Describe vitamin and mineral requirements for training and exercise.
Describe the potential risks of excessive vitamin and mineral supplementation on health and performance.
Describe antioxidant function in relation to exercise, recovery, and long-term training adaptations.
Describe the efficacy of vitamin and mineral supplementation on health and performance
Design nutrition plans for individuals and groups incorporating exercise-specific recommendations for carbohydrates.
Advise clients regarding fat consumption within a nutrition plan.
Design nutrition plans for individuals and groups incorporating exercise-specific recommendations for protein.
Evaluate special issues related to protein.
Evaluate effects of inadequate vitamin and mineral status on health and performance.
Evaluate products, foods, and meals in accordance with compliance and permissibility rules of governing body.
Evaluate fluid intake for training, performance, and recovery.
Evaluate dietary supplement use.
Evaluate supplements and ergogenic aids using evidence-based analyses (e.g.,effectiveness, quality control, safety, and legality).
Evaluate carbohydrate supplement products for training, performance and recovery.
Evaluate protein supplement products for training, performance, and recovery.
Describe energy balance (energy intake and expenditure) in active individuals and special populations.
Evaluate nutrition status for active individuals and special populations.
Estimate total energy expenditure in active individuals and special populations
Design nutrition strategies for individuals and/or groups for recovery from sports injuries or overtraining.
Design nutrition strategies for active individuals with acute or chronic illness and/or injury.
Design nutrition assessment and education protocols as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Sports Nutrition for the Injured Athlete
Learn about the nutrition needs of the injured athlete at all levels and how to implement strategies to reduce inflammation
Dana White, MS, RD, ATC
What you will learn in this course:
Recognize the specific nutrient needs pertaining to optimal healing of the injured athlete.
Understand the implications of current research regarding dietary interventions for athletic injuries including trauma, soft tissue, and concussion/TBI
Recognize the role of the sports RD within the sports medicine team when considering appropriate nutrition-related interventions for the prevention and/or treatment of various athletic injuries.
1 Credit Hour as Approved by Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)