This course talks about the physiological aspects of obesity and provides foundational knowledge on the psychosocial aspects of obesity. This course will discuss three critical domains of the psychosocial components of obesity: mental health, social influences, and eating disorders. … [Read more...] about Psychosocial Aspects of Obesity
Nutrition
Plant-Based Diets
In today's world, there are many eating patterns available to choose from. They can range across a dietary spectrum from a totally carnivorous diet (meat-eating) to an entirely herbivorous diet (plant-eating). Plant-based diets are diets that rely primarily or entirely on plant-based foods. This course has been designed to help those navigate the various available plant-based … [Read more...] about Plant-Based Diets
Decoding Nutrition Labels
On their surface, food labels might seem simple. However, when digging deeper into the history of when, why, and how they came about, and how they have evolved into their current form, you learn a lot about how our food system actually works. … [Read more...] about Decoding Nutrition Labels
Protein Intake for Vegan Diets
This guide is focused on helping you develop an understanding of how to think about protein intake while following a vegan diet. Vegan diets have been utilized as effective tools to help people manage their weight, reduce overall disease risk, and increase feelings of vitality. The National Academy of Sports Medicine is the leader in educating and credentialing fitness, … [Read more...] about Protein Intake for Vegan Diets
Mindful Eating
Explore mindful eating and how it might impact daily nutrition habits. After reading this guide you'll walk away with at least one or two more tools to develop better habits and intentions around nutrition for both yourself and your clients. The National Academy of Sports Medicine is the leader in educating and credentialing fitness, wellness, and performance professionals … [Read more...] about Mindful Eating
