BASNUT - Basic Nutrition for Health, Exercise, and Weight Loss

Course Description

NOTE: All sections are 8 week courses

Please plan accordingly when scheduling multiple courses. Courses are not eligible for refunds.

This course will provide an understanding of basic nutrition and what diet practices impact health outcomes at varying life stages. Modules in this course will cover basic nutrition guidance for varying life stages, digestion and metabolism, sports performance, weight management and behavior modification techniques.

Course Outline

Module 1.0

Underweight
Overweight & Obesity

Module 2.0

Assessment of Body Mass and Body Composition
Comorbidities
Eating Disorders

Module 3.0

Energy Metabolism
Regulation of Eating Behavior and Body Mass

Module 4.0

Physical Activity and Exercise
Physical Activity, Health, and Weight Management

Module 5.0

Healthy Diet – The Basics

Module 6.0

Dietary Approaches to Weight Management

Module 7.0

Weight Loss Drugs
Commercial and Fad Diets
Dietary Supplements
Weight Loss Surgery

Module 8.0

Lifestyle Modification to Promote Health and Weight Management

Learner Outcomes

Identify food groups, macronutrient distributions, and resources for general nutrition guidance
Calculate and determine appropriate calorie and macronutrient needs for varying health-related goals
Explain how to use a food label for serving sizes and healthy eating
Understand the basics of digestion and metabolism of nutrients
Identify dietary modifications that can be made to decrease the risk for health-related diseases, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes
Understand the prevalence and ideologies of obesity in the United States and globally.
Identify effective weight management strategies and common barriers to weight loss.
Identify appropriate behavior modification strategies for long term healthy behaviors.
Understand common fad diets, diet myths, and how to help clients navigate health literacy.