From trendy Ketogenic, paleo, and intermittent fasting diets to traditional Mediterranean and plant-based diets, eating patterns for exercisers and athletes come in all shapes and sizes, but share the same end goal – optimal performance. This module identifies the pros and cons and addresses the latest research around the most common dietary patterns and popular diets and how they relate to exercise performance and recovery to ultimately enhance strength, performance, and meet diet preference.
The audience will learn how to:
Identify pros and cons of various popular diets and their effects on health and performance.
Optimize nutrition recommendations for athletes adhering to various eating patterns.
Develop meal plans that align with an athlete's goals, diet preference, and training schedule.
1 Credit Hour as Approved by Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
1 Credit Hour as Approved by the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC)
