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.
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.
Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Florida Board of Athletic Training (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
As a Jointly Accredited organization, Relias LLC is accredited to offer dietetic continuing education by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). The CDR is an associate member of Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education.
Sponsored by Relias LLC, a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES) to receive up to 7.00 total Category I continuing education contact hours.
Relias LLC company is recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certification Committee as an approved provider of continuing education (provider #A1074). The National Strength and Conditioning Association approved 0.40 CEU(s) in category C for certified individuals who successfully complete this course.
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 no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.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 no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
Sooa Devereaux, MSN, RN, has a long history of professional development experience within the hospital setting. She has taught in pre-licensure nursing programs and has mentored many nurses, both new graduate and experienced, throughout her career as a nurse educator. Sooa is a Lead SME Writer at Relias and holds an MSN in Nursing Education.
Disclosure: Sooa Devereaux, MSN, RN has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
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