Produce for Performance
Learn the benefits of plant-based diets for athletes
Leslie Bonci, MPH, RDN, CSSD, LDN
- What you will learn in this course:
- Review Sports Nutrition Concerns for Athletes
- Identify Nutrient Dense Plant-based Foods
- Describe the Benefits of Plant-based Foods for Decreasing Inflammation, Improving Body Composition and Optimizing Performance
- Address Carbohydrate Confusion among Athletes
- Highlight Low-cost Plant-based Produce (e.g. potatoes) and Protein Options
- Discuss Menu and Meal Planning Considerations for the Plant-based Athlete
- Spotlight a Plant-based Performance Plate that Satisfies the Energy Demands of Athletes and Active Individuals
- 1 Credit Hour as Approved by Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
- CDR Performance Indicators: 2.1, 4.1, 4.2, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 9.1, 9.3, 9.4, 9.6, 10.1, 10.2, 10.4, 12.1, 12.3, 14.1
- CDR Learning Codes: 2010, 2020, 2070, 2090, 2110, 3010, 3020, 3030, 3040,3100, 4030, 4040, 4060, 4110, 5090, 5110, 5130, 5160, 5220, 5280, 5370, 6000, 6010, 8060, 8090, 9020, 9050, 9060
- 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 carbohydrates 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
- Evaluate special issues related to carbohydrates.
- Evaluate effects of inadequate vitamin and mineral status on health and performance.
- Design nutrition strategies for active individuals with chronic disease risks.
- Design nutrition strategies for active individuals who are vegetarians or vegans.
- Design nutrition strategies for active individuals with food allergies, sensitivities, or intolerances.
- Design nutrition strategies for individuals and/or groups for grocery shopping and meal/snack preparation/selection.
Produce for Performance
Learn the benefits of plant-based diets for athletes
Leslie Bonci, MPH, RDN, CSSD, LDN
- What you will learn in this course:
- Review Sports Nutrition Concerns for Athletes
- Identify Nutrient Dense Plant-based Foods
- Describe the Benefits of Plant-based Foods for Decreasing Inflammation, Improving Body Composition and Optimizing Performance
- Address Carbohydrate Confusion among Athletes
- Highlight Low-cost Plant-based Produce (e.g. potatoes) and Protein Options
- Discuss Menu and Meal Planning Considerations for the Plant-based Athlete
- Spotlight a Plant-based Performance Plate that Satisfies the Energy Demands of Athletes and Active Individuals
- 1 Credit Hour as Approved by Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
- CDR Performance Indicators: 2.1, 4.1, 4.2, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 9.1, 9.3, 9.4, 9.6, 10.1, 10.2, 10.4, 12.1, 12.3, 14.1
- CDR Learning Codes: 2010, 2020, 2070, 2090, 2110, 3010, 3020, 3030, 3040,3100, 4030, 4040, 4060, 4110, 5090, 5110, 5130, 5160, 5220, 5280, 5370, 6000, 6010, 8060, 8090, 9020, 9050, 9060
- 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 carbohydrates 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
- Evaluate special issues related to carbohydrates.
- Evaluate effects of inadequate vitamin and mineral status on health and performance.
- Design nutrition strategies for active individuals with chronic disease risks.
- Design nutrition strategies for active individuals who are vegetarians or vegans.
- Design nutrition strategies for active individuals with food allergies, sensitivities, or intolerances.
- Design nutrition strategies for individuals and/or groups for grocery shopping and meal/snack preparation/selection.