NUTRITION
How Humans Select Food
Functional Foods
Culture, Economics, and Religion
CELLS, ORGAN SYSTEMS, AND DIGESTION
Cell Composition
The Digestive System
METABOLISM AND ENERGY BALANCE
Nutrition and Energy Balance
Cellular Energy Currency
Converting ATP into Energy
The Energy Systems
CARBOHYDRATES
Carbohydrates
The Role of Glycogen in the Body
Carbohydrate Digestion
Glycemic Index
Glycemic Load
Food Sources of Carbohydrates
Recommended Dietary Allowances for Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates and Athletes
PROTEIN
Protein
The Role of Protein in the Body
Amino Acids
Amino Acid Review
Proteins, Amino Acids, and Energy
The Quality of Proteins
Protein Digestion
Food Sources of Protein
Recommended Dietary Allowances for Protein
Protein and Athletes
FATS
Fats
The Role of Lipids in the Body
Essential Fatty Acids
Nonessential Fatty Acids
Digestion of Fats
Nutritional Sources of Fats
Recommended Dietary Allowances
VITAMINS
Vitamin Classifications
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Water-Soluble Vitamins
Vitamin-Like Compounds
Dietary Guidelines for Vitamins
MINERALS
Major Minerals
Minor Minerals
Electrolytes
WATER AND HYDRATION
Water
The Role of Water in the Body
Digestion and Absorption of Water
Dietary Sources of Water
Hydration and Athletes
THE ROLE OF THE NUTRITION COACH
What Is Nutrition Coaching?
Scope of Practice
Referring Clients
Qualities of an Effective Nutrition Coach
Ethical Considerations of a Nutrition Coach
STAGES OF CHANGE AND MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING
The Stages of Change Model
Determining Motivation
The Elements of Motivation
Motivational Interviewing Strategies
CLIENT ASSESSMENT AND GOAL SETTING
Assessments
Setting Goals
Goal-Setting Steps
Forms
BUSINESS IN NUTRITION COACHING
Styles of Nutrition Coaching
Writing a Business Plan
Building a Client List
Common Business Mistakes to Avoid
DIETARY GUIDELINES
Purpose of Dietary Guidelines
Five Focus Areas of the Dietary Guidelines
The Food Pyramid to MyPlate
MyPlate Tools and Resources
PRODUCT AND SUPPLEMENT LABELS AND CLAIMS
All Foods Are Not Equal
The Rise of Dietary Supplements
Food versus Supplements
Food and Supplement Labeling
The FDA and the Federal Trade Commission
Food and Supplement Claims
Organic Agriculture in the United States
SUPPLEMENTS
What Is a Dietary Supplement?
Vitamins and Minerals
Botanicals
Sports Nutrition
Weight Management
NAVIGATING SUCCESSFUL AND TRENDING DIETS
Defining "Diet"
Fad Diets
Current Trending Diets
Navigating a Successful Diet
The Most Effective Diets
SPECIAL NUTRITION SCENARIOS
Beyond the Scope of Practice
Health Management
Life Span Considerations
Food Allergies and Hypersensitivities
Other Special Scenarios
