--- title: Nutrition for Optimal Health, Wellness, and Sports description: Learn to develop individualized nutritional programs for various populations. Approved by ACSM for continuing education. image: https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Fitness%20and%20Wellness.png --- [Home](https://aspire.loyola.edu/?hsLang=en) [Categories](https://aspire.loyola.edu/products?hsLang=en) Healthcare and Medical Careers [Nutrition for Optimal Health, Wellness, and Sports](https://aspire.loyola.edu/products/2655850756#) ![product_image](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Fitness%20and%20Wellness.png) # Nutrition for Optimal Health, Wellness, and Sports #### $1,995.00 Start Today! [Add to cart](https://careertraining.ed2go.com/loyola/training-programs/health-nutrition-program/) #### [ Professional Credits: ](https://aspire.loyola.edu/credit_terminology?hsLang=en) CEU: 20 #### $1,995.00 Start Today! [Add to cart](https://careertraining.ed2go.com/loyola/training-programs/health-nutrition-program/) ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Completion.png) Completion Time 200 hours ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Access%20time.png) Access Time 183 Days ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Outcome.png) Outcome Industry Certification ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Language.png) Language English ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Training%20level.png) Training Level Beginner #### Delivery Information: Online Asynchronous Self-paced #### Description Whether you are a health or medical professional, a registered dietitian, a fitness professional, or just someone who's concerned about their own health, this online course will teach you about developing individualized nutritional programs. You'll explore topics such as energy and nutrient needs for daily living, with emphasis on particular physical activities, common myths and fallacies concerning diet and athletic performance, and appropriate behavioral modifications and dietary approaches for different ages and populations. The content in each module is designed to prepare allied health care professionals and registered dietitians to apply their client's health history toward optimal nutritional health and wellbeing. Personal trainers and fitness professionals will learn fundamental nutrition education to use with clients in partnership with registered dietitians. Individuals interested in learning more about nutrition, daily meal planning, wellness strategies, and sports nutrition and performance will discover information to help them achieve their own goals or to support family members in reaching their goals. The American College of Sports Medicine's Professional Education Committee certifies that "Educational Fitness Solutions" meets the criteria for official ACSM Approved Provider status from 2022 – December 2023. Providership # 672784. #### Learning Outcomes What you will learn: - Understand functional food implementation - Explore meal plan analysis - Learn appropriate behavioral modifications and dietary approaches for different ages and populations - Understand vitamin supplementation and weight management - Gain a foundation for wellness nutrition based on current scientific research - Understand how to reinforce positive food habits and behaviors - Learn how to personalize meal plans for yourself or your clients - Identify common myths and fallacies concerning diet and athletic performance How you will benefit: - Jump-start your career as a medical or health professional, registered dietitian, or fitness professional - Learn the nutritional needs of the human body, and apply this knowledge to your personal and professional life - Develop a professional vocabulary that focuses on nutritional and fitness needs - Gain the confidence you need to counsel others about their nutritional needs #### Additional Information ** This course may qualify for CECs/CEUs/CPEUs for the following organizations. Please contact the course provider to obtain the latest information: - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) - American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) - National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) - International Sports Science Association (ISSA) - American Senior Fitness Association (SFA) - Health and Fitness Professionals Association (HFPA) - National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT) - National Strength Professional Association (NSPA) - National Posture Institute (NPI) #### Requirements ** ##### Technology Requirements Hardware Requirements: This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook. Software Requirements: Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins. - PC: Windows 8 or later. - Mac: macOS 10.6 or later. - Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible. 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