By the end of the course, a successful learner will be able to:

• Compare and contrast the caloric value and physiological need for the three macronutrients.
• Reflect on personal choices related to food and food consumption.
• List the ranges for daily intake of macronutrients in athletes and offer healthy alternatives for food choices for each.
• Compare and contrast daily intake ranges for macronutrients with “fuel for work” approach.
• Articulate the reasons why some fad diets are not appropriate for athletes.
• Describe and compare the metabolic pathways for energy utilization and relate each to an athletic endeavor.
• List common micronutrients important to health and athletic performance (vitamins and minerals).
• List common micronutrient deficiencies in female athletes and employ educational strategies with these athletes regarding such deficiencies and excellent food choices.
• Provide guidelines for hydration of the athlete, pre, during and post competition.
• Describe the adverse effects of inadequate hydration for the athlete.
• Provide mathematical evidence for weight loss or gain using a food intake/energy expenditure log.
• List and discuss the pros and cons of nutritional and other “legal” supplements for ergogenic purposes, including but not limited to creatine, ginseng, caffeine, etc.
• Describe the problem associated with nutritional supplements and banned substance contents unknown to athletes
• Describe the adverse effects of banned ergogenic aids such as anabolic steroids and growth hormone.
• Describe the procedures used for drug testing at the NCAA and international levels and how to locate the most current banned substance lists.
• Identify where to seek additional information regarding drug testing procedures (WADA and NCAA), and sports dietetics, including potential referrals (www.scandpg.org) and The Collegiate and Professional Sports Dietitians Association (CPSDA) (www.sportsRD.org)
• Describe the concept of “nutrient timing” in relation to athletic health and performance.
• Identify and discuss current “hot topics” in sports nutrition that are proposed by course members or the instructor.
• Describe the role of the physical therapist in nutrition and articulate your perspective on how to incorporate this into your practice.
• Describe where additional nutritional support or consultation can be obtained. Discern a referral pathway for nutritional collaboration.

Evidence In Motion is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. PD activity approval ID# 9255. This Distance learning-interactive activity is offered at 8.6 CEUs; Intermediate, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.