FON 105Nutrition for Fitness Professionals

FON 105Nutrition for Fitness Professionals

InstructorJoann Pell, MS, RD

InstructorJoann Pell, MS, RD

Nutrition in a Nutshell…Nutrition in a Nutshell…

• Nutrition-– Definition– Basic Functions– Nutrients• Energy Yielding-• Vitamins• Minerals• Water

Eating for High EnergyEating for High Energy

• Eat 3 kinds of foods at meals– 35 different foods per week

• Eat foods in their fresh or natural state• Eat processed food in moderation– 85-90% healthy food– 10% less nutritional

ActivityActivity

• How well do you eat?• How well do your clients eat?• Make a list of the foods you typically buy at

the grocery store.– Can you come up with 35 different foods?– Circle the foods that are fresh fruits, vegetables

and whole grains– What percentage of your food is processed?

Myth Buster Moment

• What are some common nutrition myths?• Make a list of 3• Where do you get nutrition information?• How would you rate YOUR DIET? A B C or F?