No matter how hard you try, there is no escaping the endless stream of advertising for all the nutritional supplements out there. From protein and creatine to caffeine and other more-controversial performance aids, there is something tailored to every health, wellness, and fitness goal. This course has been designed to help explore some of the most common trends in the nutritional supplementation landscape and to help separate research-supported hope from marketing hype. You will learn the regulations and guidelines for supplement selections, evidence-based supplements for muscle, supplements that may or may not help with those weight management, in addition to those that have been shown to support athletic performance.
Making Sense of Supplements
Making Sense of Supplements
This course is part of Nutrition Education for the Consumer Specialization
Instructor: NASM Faculty
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3 weeks at 1 hour a week
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What you'll learn
Navigate common supplement myths and fallacies regarding weight loss.
Differentiate nutrition supplements used to promote athletic performance.
Discover how to use evidence-based research when determining supplemental use and efficacy.
Learn the importance of dietary supplements and the role they play in optimal health.
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No matter how hard you try, there is no escaping the endless stream of advertising for all the nutritional supplements out there. From protein and creatine to caffeine and other more-controversial performance aids, there is something tailored to every health, wellness, and fitness goal. This course has been designed to help explore some of the most common trends in the nutritional supplementation landscape and to help separate research-supported hope from marketing hype. You will learn the regulations and guidelines for supplement selections, evidence-based supplements for muscle, supplements that may or may not help with those weight management, in addition to those that have been shown to support athletic performance.
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AH
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Reviewed on Sep 18, 2023
The course is worth enrolling in. this is not only for relevant students but everyone can register to learn about our daily diet supplements that will ultimately help manage deficiencies.
MA
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Reviewed on Jan 24, 2025
Making Sense of Supplements" offers clear, research-backed insights into the safety
MA
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Reviewed on Oct 21, 2024
thank you so much for this incredible course, i highly recommend to every dietitian, PT to take it, it is so helpful and full of information.
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