Jose Antonio, Ph.D., FNSCA, FISSN, CSCS

•  What you will learn in this course:

  • What is protein?

  • What are the current recommended guidelines for protein intake?

  • Does overfeeding on protein alone cause weight gain? Fat gain? LBM gain?

  • Protein overfeeding plus resistance-training: what happens?

  • What are the harmful side effects of very high protein diets?
    
    

• 1 Credit Hour as Approved by Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
  
  

• CDR Performance Indicators: 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.2.1, 6.2.1
  
  
• 1 Credit Hour as Approved by Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC)
  
  

• CSSD Exam Competencies addressed:

  • Analyze and interpret available data in the context of enhancing athletic performance and health.

  • Describe the effects of nutrition and exercise on health and performance.

  • Explain the use of protein and amino acids during exercise training, competition, and recovery.

  • Evaluate special issues related to protein.

  • Evaluate carbohydrate supplement products for training, performance and recovery.

  • Evaluate protein supplement products for training, performance, and recovery.

  • Design weight loss strategies for active individuals and populations.

  • Design nutrition strategies for modifying weight, lean mass, and strength.

  • Evaluate the efficacy and safety of popular diets for weight management, health, and performance.