National Academy of Sports Medicine Nutrition Essentials (Coursera)

National Academy of Sports Medicine Nutrition Essentials (Coursera)

NASM's Nutrition Coaching Essentials enables you to provide evidence-based guidance to those seeking to improve body composition, athletic performance, and health. By successfully completing this program, you will have the knowledge and abilities to leverage nutrition education to increase your client's success, reduce turnover, and maximize adherence.

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Held to the highest standard of research-based theory and practice, the Nutrition Essentials program teaches you how to provide nutritional direction to a variety of clients with differing goals. Your knowledge and skill base will be updated to remain current and focused on delivering the gold standard of client care in the nonclinical sphere.
This course is intended for those who are interested in learning about or teaching others how to apply nutrition priniciples for improved health and wellness.

What You Will Learn

  • Learn the latest and most up-to-date information on nutrition science, behavior change strategies, and nutrition coaching strategies.
  • The program provides all of the information you need to help maximize your client’s success and put them on a path to better eating.

Syllabus

WEEK 1: NASM Nutrition Coaching Essentials

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