Jon Vredenburg – Feed for Speed & Power

Athletes are inundated with nutrition information from various, and often unreliable, sources daily. This recording will equip you with practical and reliable information for providing appropriate nutritional guidance, as well as evidence-based strategies for properly developing muscle, reducing fat mass, and improving recovery time.

In this recording, Jon Vredenburg, a registered dietitian with more than 20 years’ experience working with professional athletes and active individuals, shares his knowledge of sports nutrition to help your clients attain their goals. You will sort fact from fiction as it relates to performance nutrition by reviewing the latest evidence regarding meal planning and dietary supplementation. Real-life case studies will be reviewed throughout the recording so you can understand on the same day how evidence-based guidelines are put into practice – includes information on special populations, such as vegetarians, gluten-free dieters, and diabetics. In addition, you walk away with a wide range of field-tested meal-planning strategies to help bridge any nutrition-related performance gaps that your clients may be experiencing. Get the knowledge you need to help your clients feed for power and speed!

1. Determine energy and nutrient requirements for athletes using the latest evidence
2. Outline nutrition strategies for building muscle and reducing fat mass
3. Formulate sport-specific meal planning approaches for all ages
4. Outline key nutrients for injury recovery and rehabilitation
5. Develop hydration guidelines for athletes and active adults
6. Summarize the latest scientific evidence as it relates to the use of ergogenic aids
7. Examine common sports nutrition practices in collegiate and professional settings
8. Implement engaging nutrition education messages to support training
9. Review sports nutrition concerns for special populations, including children, older adults, persons with diabetes, vegetarians, and those with gluten-sensitivity

SPORTS NUTRITION OVERVIEW

• Macronutrient metabolism during physical activity: how food turns into fuel
• Assessing nutritional status in athletes
• How nutrition optimizes training adaptations
• Redefining ‘healthy eating’ for athletes

FEED FOR SPEED AND POWER

• Methods used to estimate calorie needs
• Understanding the latest research on carbs and protein
• A review of the macronutrient requirements for athletes:
  • power sports
  • endurance sports
  • high-intensity sports
• Vitamins and minerals – analyzing the evidence on athletes’ requirements

PROPER HYDRATION

• Fluid and electrolyte balance during physical activity
• Developing appropriate protocols for health and performance
• Managing hydration in extreme conditions
• Sports drinks vs. water – how to decide which one to use

BUILDING MUSCLE WITH YOUR FORK

• Body composition analysis methods and interpretation
• Nutritional strategies for muscle development and body fat reduction
• Is there an ‘ideal’ protein for building muscle?

MENU PLANNING: MAKING INFORMED CHOICES

• What to eat for fueling productive workouts
• Recovery nutrition guidelines
• Is there really a ‘window’?
• Practical meal-planning hints and strategies
• The role of nutrition in injury recovery
• Sport-specific evidence-based guidelines:
  • Including: baseball, basketball, football, running, soccer, and more
• Eating well when away from home

DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS: THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE UGLY

• An inside look at the industry
• How to interpret available research and make an informed decision
• Online resources for dietary supplement evaluation
• How to decode a supplement label
• Overview of popular sports nutrition supplements and review of the evidence:
  • Muscle building supplements
  • Endurance enhancing supplements
  • Weight management supplements

INTERVIEWS WITH THE EXPERTS: WHAT THEY’VE SEEN WORK

• Mindy Black, MS,RD,CSSD,CPT,
• Team Dietitian, Jacksonville Jaguars
• Alicia Kendig, MS,RD,CSSD, Sport Dietitian, United States Olympic Committee
• Katy Meassick, MA,RD,CSSD,LD/N,ATC, Team Dietitian, Cleveland Browns
• Michele Macedonio, MS, RD, CSSD, LD, Team Dietitian, Cincinnati Reds

PLANNING FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS

• Additional nutrition considerations for working with the following groups:
  • Persons with diabetes
  • Vegetarians
  • Gluten-sensitive
  • Older adults
  • Children
• Recognizing the warning signs for eating disorders

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Working with coaches and support staff to improve nutrition habits
• Athlete-tested and Dietitian-approved recipes
• Dining-out guide for the calorie-conscious
• Meal planning resources and shopping lists
• Sports nutrition education methods and strategies
• How to identify properly credentialed sports nutrition practitioners

CASE STUDIES: PUTTING THE GUIDELINES TO WORK

• High school football player that wants to ‘bulk up’
• College soccer player dealing with body image issues
• Endurance athlete that has ‘hit the wall’
• Basketball team manager needing meal guidance for the road
• Professional football player navigating the dietary supplement aisle

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