Nutritionist - Book

International Sports Sciences Association

Table of Contents

SECTION 1:NUTRITION

How Humans Select Food

Functional Foods

Culture, Economics, and Religion

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SECTION 2:CELLS, ORGAN SYSTEMS, AND DIGESTION

Cell Composition

The Digestive System

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SECTION 3:METABOLISM AND ENERGY BALANCE

Nutrition and Energy Balance

Cellular Energy Currency

Converting ATP into Energy

The Energy Systems

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SECTION 4:CARBOHYDRATES

Carbohydrates

The Role of Glycogen in the Body

Carbohydrate Digestion

Glycemic Index

Glycemic Load

Food Sources of Carbohydrates

Recommended Dietary Allowances for Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates and Athletes

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SECTION 5:PROTEIN

Protein

The Role of Protein in the Body

Amino Acids

Amino Acid Review

Proteins, Amino Acids, and Energy

The Quality of Proteins

Protein Digestion

Food Sources of Protein

Recommended Dietary Allowances for Protein

Protein and Athletes

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SECTION 6:FATS

Fats

The Role of Lipids in the Body

Essential Fatty Acids

Nonessential Fatty Acids

Digestion of Fats

Nutritional Sources of Fats

Recommended Dietary Allowances

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SECTION 7:VITAMINS

Vitamin Classifications

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Vitamin-Like Compounds

Dietary Guidelines for Vitamins

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SECTION 8:MINERALS

Major Minerals

Minor Minerals

Electrolytes

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SECTION 9:WATER AND HYDRATION

Water

The Role of Water in the Body

Digestion and Absorption of Water

Dietary Sources of Water

Hydration and Athletes

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SECTION 10:THE ROLE OF THE NUTRITION COACH

What Is Nutrition Coaching?

Scope of Practice

Referring Clients

Qualities of an Effective Nutrition Coach

Ethical Considerations of a Nutrition Coach

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SECTION 11:STAGES OF CHANGE AND MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING

The Stages of Change Model

Determining Motivation

The Elements of Motivation

Motivational Interviewing Strategies

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SECTION 12:CLIENT ASSESSMENT AND GOAL SETTING

Assessments

Setting Goals

Goal-Setting Steps

Forms

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SECTION 13:BUSINESS IN NUTRITION COACHING

Styles of Nutrition Coaching

Writing a Business Plan

Building a Client List

Common Business Mistakes to Avoid

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SECTION 14:DIETARY GUIDELINES

Purpose of Dietary Guidelines

Five Focus Areas of the Dietary Guidelines

The Food Pyramid to MyPlate

MyPlate Tools and Resources

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SECTION 15:PRODUCT AND SUPPLEMENT LABELS AND CLAIMS

All Foods Are Not Equal

The Rise of Dietary Supplements

Food versus Supplements

Food and Supplement Labeling

The FDA and the Federal Trade Commission

Food and Supplement Claims

Organic Agriculture in the United States

 

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