Optimizing Protein Intake for Athletes
Learn how to develop a current understanding of protein needs for athletes and how to maximize your efforts
Scott Sehnert, MS, RD, CSSD, CSCS
What you will learn in this course:
How relative and absolute recommendations of protein differ
Timing of protein intake for optimal protein synthesis
Pre-sleep protein and it’s effects on body composition
What dietary supplements and foods help and inhibit protein synthesis.
1 Credit Hour as Approved by Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
CDR Performance Indicators: 8.1.1, 8.1.2, 8.2.4, 8.4.1
CDR Learning Codes: 2020, 2070, 3040, 4060, 5090, 9020
CSSD Exam Competencies addressed:
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.
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.
Design nutrition plans for individuals and groups incorporating exercise-specific recommendations for protein.
Evaluate special issues related to protein.
Evaluate products, foods, and meals in accordance with compliance and permissibility rules of governing body.
Evaluate dietary supplement use.
Evaluate supplements and ergogenic aids using evidence-based analyses (e.g.,effectiveness, quality control, safety, and legality).
Advise clients regarding supplements and ergogenic aids using evidence-based analyses (e.g., effectiveness, quality control, safety, and legality).
Demonstrate knowledge of rules and regulations of athletic governing bodies regarding banned drugs and restricted substances.
Evaluate protein supplement products for training, performance, and recovery.
Design nutrition strategies for individuals and/or groups for grocery shopping and meal/snack preparation/selection.
Optimizing Protein Intake for Athletes
Learn how to develop a current understanding of protein needs for athletes and how to maximize your efforts
Scott Sehnert, MS, RD, CSSD, CSCS
What you will learn in this course:
How relative and absolute recommendations of protein differ
Timing of protein intake for optimal protein synthesis
Pre-sleep protein and it’s effects on body composition
What dietary supplements and foods help and inhibit protein synthesis.
1 Credit Hour as Approved by Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
CDR Performance Indicators: 8.1.1, 8.1.2, 8.2.4, 8.4.1
CDR Learning Codes: 2020, 2070, 3040, 4060, 5090, 9020
CSSD Exam Competencies addressed:
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.
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.
Design nutrition plans for individuals and groups incorporating exercise-specific recommendations for protein.
Evaluate special issues related to protein.
Evaluate products, foods, and meals in accordance with compliance and permissibility rules of governing body.
Evaluate dietary supplement use.
Evaluate supplements and ergogenic aids using evidence-based analyses (e.g.,effectiveness, quality control, safety, and legality).
Advise clients regarding supplements and ergogenic aids using evidence-based analyses (e.g., effectiveness, quality control, safety, and legality).
Demonstrate knowledge of rules and regulations of athletic governing bodies regarding banned drugs and restricted substances.
Evaluate protein supplement products for training, performance, and recovery.
Design nutrition strategies for individuals and/or groups for grocery shopping and meal/snack preparation/selection.