Nutrition and Weight Management for Fitness Professionals
Completed by ARJUN K PATEL
August 19, 2026
18 hours (approximately)
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What you will learn
Describe the principles of energy balance and the first law of thermodynamics and apply these concepts to weight management strategies.
Evaluate the role of macro- and micronutrients in body composition and overall health and assess their impact on energy levels and metabolism.
Analyze genetic, environmental, and behavioral factors contributing to weight gain and loss and practical weight management approaches.
Skills you will gain
- Category: Communication
- Category: Patient Education And Counseling
- Category: Public Health and Disease Prevention
- Category: Nutrition Counseling
- Category: Exercise Science
- Category: Meal Planning And Preparation
- Category: Preventative Care
- Category: Physiology
- Category: Nutrition and Diet
- Category: Nutritional Assessment
- Category: Health And Wellness Coaching
- Category: Ethical Standards And Conduct
