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Athletes' Nutrition: Fueling for Peak Performance
Happy Kids Nutrition Academy
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In this course, we'll explore the importance of healthy eating for athletes and physically active pre-teens. We'll discuss common misconceptions about sports nutrition, nutrient timings, food groups, and healthy eating.
Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner Level
👋 In our course on athletes nutrition, we'll cover a range of topics 🎯 necessary for optimal nutrition 🍴. We'll explore the importance of ⚖️ calcium, the 5 🍲 food groups, debunk common 🏋️♀️ sports nutrition myths, and provide guidelines for 🕰️ nutrient timing. 🎓 Our class will be structured around interactive teaching methods 📹, including Canva presentations 📊 and in-class discussions 💬, to promote active learning 📊 and participation. As experts in nutrition 🏥, our instructors will lead the...
5 lessons//5 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 16 Essential Nutrients- A look at carbs, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water - Their food sources - What is scurvy, rickets, osteoporosis - Simple vs complex carbs / refined vs unrefined carbs - Unsaturated vs saturated fats vs trans fats - Complete vs incomplete proteinsWeek 2Lesson 25 Food Groups- The importance of fruits, veggies, dairy, proteins, and grains - Vegetables and colors (nutritional benefits) - Refined grains vs whole grains - Parts of whole kernel - Plant base proteins vs animal proteins - Non dairy alternatives - Food combination ideas - The 5 food groups videoWeek 3Lesson 3Nutrient Timings- Nutrient timing pre quiz (true/false activity) - Benefits of nutrient timings - Pre workout nutrition strategies - What to eat before a game (video) - Intra workout nutrition strategies - Post workout nutrition strategiesWeek 4Lesson 4Hydration- Functions of drinking water - Benefits of staying hydrated - Dehydration symptoms - How to assess symptoms of dehydration (urine color and thirst) - Fluid options for staying hydrated - Comparing sports drinks vs energy drinks - Healthy alternatives to boost energy levels - QuizWeek 5Lesson 5How to Read a Food Label- Components of a food label - How labels can be deemed misleading - Food Labeling games/activities - Identifying fact or fiction statements on foods. (activitiy)
- * Understand the importance of calcium and other essential nutrients. * Identify the 5 food groups and recognize food sources that provide these nutrients. * Discuss common misconceptions about sports nutrition and nutrient timing guidelines. * Learn how to read food labels and make informed choices about food and drink options. * Understand the importance of hydration and how to avoid dehydration.
Registered Dietitian and Certified Nutritionists
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
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I will be referring to the book "Eat Like a Champion" by Jill Castle.
Joined August, 2019
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At Happy Kids Nutrition Academy, we're passionate about empowering the next generation of young adults to make healthy food choices. Our mission is to educate and inspire a healthy and happy generation through our online nutrition and food science...
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Group Class
$19
weekly or $95 for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
45 min
Completed by 50 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
1-6 learners per class
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