Course Description
Course Description:
This course clearly explains the nature and function of nutrients within the human body. The categories of nutrients will be defined, and the vital functions of energy, structure and metabolic regulation will be revealed. We will explore each class of nutrient, examine how the structure and role of each nutrient are related. This clear and enlightening class will add meaning to ubiquitous but nebulous terms such as saturated fats, complex carbohydrates, complete proteins, and good vs bad cholesterols. In doing so, the class forms a succinct didactic on the importance of an adequate and balanced diet.
Participants will gain appreciation of the health effects of unbalanced diets as well as such conditions as high cholesterol, diabetes, gall bladder issues, ulcers and acid reflux disease.
They will take away insight to the effects of diet and nutrition, the underlying principles of nutrient utilization, and enhanced knowledge of how they can tailor their massage services to best fill client’s needs.
 Contact Hours: 4 |
 |
 Target Audience: |
Instructional Level: Intermediate |
BOC Level of Difficulty: Advanced |
Accreditation Information:
| State | Discipline | Approval Status | Provider Code | Expiration Date |
|---|
Course Outline:
Hour 1
- Introductions
- What are Nutrients
- Key terms, language, units of measure
- Nutrients by category
- Related Nutrient Roles: Structure – Energy -Regulation
- The Macronutrients
Hour 2
- Carbohydrates
- Chemical Structure
- Primary Functions
- Caloric yield
- Simple vs. Complex
Hour 3
- Fats
- Chemical Structure
- Primary Functions
- Caloric yield
- Unsaturated vs. Saturated
- Good vs. Bad Cholesterol
Hour 4
- Proteins
- Chemical Structure
- Primary Functions
- Caloric yield
- Complete vs. Incomplete
Course Goals & Objectives:
Course Goals:
This course is intended to instruct the professional on health effects of unbalanced diets as well as such conditions as high cholesterol, diabetes, gall bladder issues, ulcers and acid reflux disease.
Professional Objectives:
- Name the nutrients which directly supply calories.
- Identify the characteristics of complex carbohydrates, complete proteins, and saturated fats.
- List the fat and water-soluble vitamins.
- Identify nutrition and digestive related syndromes.
Disclosures:
SEMINAR-ON-DEMAND
"Seminar-On-Demand" course are streamed on your web browser if the online version if purchased. Our SODs are optimized for the most current versions of Safari, Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. A current version of Adobe Flashplayer is also required when viewing on a desktop or laptop computer. All SOD courses are mobile ready.
Contact Hours: 4 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).
Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Certified Athletic Trainer, Massage Therapist, Nurses, Registered Dietician
Instructional Level: Intermediate
CDR CPE Level 2/ 740 Web-based
Learning Need Codes: 2000, 2020, 2070, 5370
Performance Indicators: 8.1.3, 8.1.4, 8.3.6, 10.2.5
Criteria for Completion: Criteria for Completion: A score of 70% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 70% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved
Personnel Disclosure:
Financial – James Menz is employed by University of Delaware and receives a salary. She receives payment from HomeCEU for the presentation of this course.
Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service
Authors:
James G. Menz, MS, LMT, CSCS
James Menz is the owner of JGM Consultants, LLC. where he constructs and provides approved continuing education courses for allied health professionals. Currently, he serves as an approved provider for New Jersey and Pennsylvania public school teachers, nurses, athletic trainers, and personal trainers through NSCA, NATA and ACE.
James also serves as an adjunct Professor at Cumberland County College, in NJ, where he created and instructed certification level courses in massage therapy and personal fitness training. James developed and hosted information sessions that were open to the public. He instructs courses in nutrition and health care careers, which are delivered in traditional, online and hybrid formats.
James earned his Master of Science in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from California University in Pennsylvania, as well as his Post Master's certification in Rehabilitation Science.
You are here: Home / Course Catalog / Nutrition: Understanding Macronutrients for Weight Loss
Call