Nutrition for Young Athletes
Hours: 7.00
Young athletes need nutritional guidance from professionals with specialized knowledge of the unique requirements of active children. An inadequate diet can result in nutrient deficiencies that negatively affect growth, development, and performance.
Proper intake of macronutrients, micronutrients, and fluids is discussed to equip nutrition professionals with evidenced-based information about unique nutritional needs. Critical topics such as eating disorders, dietary supplements, body composition, and weight control are covered. The course provides evidenced-based information on how to work effectively with young athletes and their parents for a nutrition program which maximizes performance while protecting children.
Young athletes need nutritional guidance from professionals with specialized knowledge of the unique requirements of active children. An inadequate diet can result in nutrient deficiencies that negatively affect growth, development, and performance. Proper intake of macronutrients, micronutrients, and fluids is discussed to equip nutrition professionals with evidenced-based information about unique nutritional needs. Critical topics such as eating disorders, dietary supplements, body composition, and weight control are covered. The course provides evidenced-based information on how to work effectively with young athletes and their parents for a nutrition program which maximizes performance while protecting children.
Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer
Relias LLC (BOC AP#: P1000) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers (ATs). This program is eligible for a maximum of 7.00 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services (Dietary)
Approved for 7.00 continuing education clock hours for Kansas licensed dietitians by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability. Long Term Sponsorship number LTS-D1058. This activity is approved for 7.00 contact hours.
Discuss how to assess growth and development in children and adolescents.
Describe the relationship of maturation and training.
Discuss how body composition relates to athletic performance and its limitations in youth.
Explain how to provide fluid replacement guidelines for young athletes before, during, and after activity.
Explain how to help prevent heat disorders in young athletes.
List appropriate food choices for pre-event and post-event meals.
Discuss the diagnostic criteria, physical symptoms, and medical complications of eating disorders.
Discuss safety concerns and health risks associated with the use of performance enhancing supplements in children and adolescents.
Discuss the health risks associated with weight control practices in wrestling and other weight-class sports.
Describe how guidelines for weight management in children and adolescents differ, depending upon age.
Describe micronutrient, protein, fat, and carbohydrate needs of young athletes.
Explain the relationship of carbohydrate to exercise and performance in youth.
Identify a meal plan that meets the calorie, protein, carbohydrate, and fat requirements of young athletes based on age, sex, height, body composition, performance goals, and training intensity.
Discuss guidelines for helping young athletes make healthy food choices on the road.
Jennifer Koslo, PhD, RDN, CSSD, ACE-CPT, is an adjunct nutrition professor, writer, and private-practice dietitian who specializes in sports nutrition. She has more than 20 years of progressive experience in the fields of nutrition, fitness, wellness, public health, and education in the United States as well as overseas. She provides individualized nutrition coaching for clients, conducts nutrition assessments (including health, medical, food, and exercise history) and then creates individualized nutrition and exercise plans, menus, and client-tailored resources. Disclosure: Jennifer Koslo, PhD, RDN, CSSD, ACE-CPT has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.Expert Reviewer: Julie Stefanski, MEd, RDN, CSSD, LDN, CDCES, FAND
Staff Writer: Sooa Devereaux, MSN, RNJulie Stefanski, MEd, RDN, CSSD, LDN, CDCES, FAND is a SME Writer focused on topics related to food, nutrition & dietetics for Relias. She is a registered dietitian nutritionist and has been a certified diabetes educator since 2003. Ms. Stefanski earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics and a master's degree in Adult Education with a special focus on distance learning. She was an adjunct instructor in the Stabler Department of Nursing at York College of Pennsylvania for 13 years. Stefanski is the owner of Stefanski Nutrition Services where she specializes in pediatric nutrition, diabetes, gastrointestinal issues and sports nutrition. Stefanski serves as national media spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.
Disclosure: Julie Stefanski, MEd, RDN, CSSD, LDN, CDCES, FAND has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
Sooa Devereaux, MSN, RN is a SME writer with Relias. She has over 25 years of nursing experience, primarily in acute care and professional development. Disclosure: Sooa Devereaux, MSN, RN has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
The target audience for this course is: Athletic Trainers; Fitness Professionals; Health Educators; Level II level Dietitians; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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