Nutrient Timing Online CE Exam Without Book

NOTE: The book Nutrient Timing is required for successful completion of this exam but is not included with this purchase. Purchase this Online CE Exam Without Book only if you already own the book or ebook.

Consisting of 75 multiple-choice and true-false questions, this continuing education exam is designed to be taken after reading Nutrient Timing. The exam will test your knowledge of the information presented in the book so you can work with clients to develop nutrition strategies for optimal athletic performance.

Once you pass the exam, you can print a certificate for continuing education credits.

Learning Objectives

• Recognize the importance of nutrient timing for athletic performance.
• Identify athletes’ timing needs to support their performance goals.
• Calculate specific energy needs by estimating total daily energy expenditure.
• Differentiate types of carbohydrate and how they fuel performance.
• Determine carbohydrate needs based on exercise intensity and volume.
• Apply carbohydrate timing for before, during, and after workouts.
• Identify types and sources of protein for recovery.
• Determine protein needs for athletes.
• Apply protein timing for before, during, and after workouts.
• Identify types and sources of dietary fat.
• Recommend a daily amount of fat intake as a percentage of the athlete’s total calories.
• Differentiate water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins and their functions.
• Compare minerals, and recognize their functions for performance goals.
• Explain the level at which dehydration begins to negatively affect performance.
• Apply fluid intake timing for before, during, and after workouts.
• Recognize the role of electrolytes in hydration for performance.
• Evaluate common supplements, and determine their safe dosing and timing for effectiveness.
• Plan nutrition strategies for before, during, and after training and competition.
• Create an effective nutrition plan specifically for endurance athletes.
• Create an effective nutrition plan specifically for strength, power, and team sport athletes.
• Adjust nutrition plans based on special considerations or performance goals.
• Develop strategies to solve common nutrition challenges for busy athletes.

Audience

Certified fitness professionals, including nutrition professionals, personal trainers, and performance coaches.