Nutrition and Weight Management for Fitness Professionals
Completed by Iftikhar Ullah
September 21, 2025
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: Exercise Science
- Category: Public Health and Disease Prevention
- Category: Nutrition and Diet
- Category: Ethical Standards And Conduct
- Category: Nutritional Assessment
- Category: Patient Education And Counseling
- Category: Meal Planning And Preparation
- Category: Preventative Care
- Category: Health And Wellness Coaching
- Category: Physiology
- Category: Nutrition Counseling
