Title: Explain basics of nutrition.
Course: Sports Medicine/Athletic Training I (Condensed) (14062-IA) > Section: Understanding Nutrition

Explanation should include

- United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) dietary guidelines
- macronutrients and micronutrients (e.g., protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamin, mineral)
- product labeling
- diet (the food you eat) vs. diet (the process of maintaining a healthy weight)
- weight management
- hydration.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How do the different components of My Plate relate to diet?
- What are the caloric values of protein, carbohydrate, and fat?
- How do nutrients impact diet? What percentage of the diet should be made up of each nutrient? How may this vary based on activity level?
- What are typical weight management goals? How can they be achieved?
- What role do specialized diets play in weight management? What are the pros and cons of fad diets?

NASM-Certified Personal Trainer

Chapter 17 Nutrition

- Describe the macronutrients and their functions.
- Describe how the macronutrient composition of an individual’s food intake can affect satiety, compliance, daily energy expenditure, and weight control.
- Provide basic nutritional recommendations for optimizing health.
- Answer questions, handle issues, and dispel myths regarding the relationship of macronutrients to the successful alteration of body composition.