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Instructional Level: Intermediate

Accreditation Information:

Course Outline:

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

Author

James G. Menz, MS, LMT, CSCS

Nutrition: Understanding Macronutrients for Weight Loss - Wednesday, February 12th, 2025, 4:00pm- 8:00pm ET

Nutrition: Understanding Macronutrients for Weight Loss - Wednesday, February 12th, 2025, 4:00pm- 8:00pm ET

4 Hours Instructional Level: Intermediate
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Description:

Course Overview

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.

 

Full Course Description
Course OverviewThis 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...

Goals & Objectives:

Course Overview

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. 

Learning Outcomes

  • 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.

 

Goals & Objectives:

Course Overview

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. 

Learning Outcomes

  • 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:

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Massage Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy

Contact Hours
Upon sucessful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Massage Therapy: 4 Hours
Occupational Therapy: 4 Hours
Physical Therapy: 4 Hours

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us or by using the chat functionality.

 


AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. AOTA Provider #9118. This distance learning-interactive course is offered at 0.4 CEUs/Contact Hours noted above to Occupational Therapists and OTAs. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition.

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Disclosures:

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Massage Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy

Contact Hours
Upon sucessful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Massage Therapy: 4 Hours
Occupational Therapy: 4 Hours
Physical Therapy: 4 Hours

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us or by using the chat functionality.

 


AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. AOTA Provider #9118. This distance learning-interactive course is offered at 0.4 CEUs/Contact Hours noted above to Occupational Therapists and OTAs. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition.

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.