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Nutrition Science

  • What are calories
  • What is energy balance?
  • Nutrients & their calories 
  • How to calculate your calories
  • How we expend energy 
  • Talk about standardized equations and the groups they are best fit for 
  • Direct them to trusted calculators
  • Use the very basic multipliers 
  • Emphasize the important that these are approximate 

Talk about the

Give people understanding of the necessary proportions of macronutrients e.g. “What is protein and how much do I need” 

  • What are carbohydrates?
  • How much carbohydrates do I need?
  • How do carbohydrates provide energy? 
  • Different forms of carbohydrates
  • Carbohydrates after training? 
  • Low vs high fiber carbohydrates 
  • What are “free sugars/added sugars” 
  • Understanding the carbohydrate section on food labels
  • Carbohydrates before training 
  • Low carb – is it sensible?
  • Are sugary soda drinks bad? 
  • How much protein do I need? 
  • High-quality protein sources 
  • Complementary protein pairings
  • How to adjust 
  • Plant vs Animal based protein – key differences 
  •  What is the leucine threshold?
  • How much X do I need to get 3 grams of leucine? 
  • Isocaloric diets but varying protein – what is the key benefit 
  • TEF across macronutrients 
  • What are “lean” proteins 
  • Cut of beef with low fat content 
  • Protein timing after exercise 
  • Protein intake for older individuals – what is the difference?
  • Explain the roles of fat in the human body
  • Explain that fat is an essential component in the human diet
  • Talk about “healthy vs unhealthy” fat sources 
  • How much fat should I eat per day? 
  • Omega-3 rich foods 
  • Who should supplement with Omega-3?
  • Water vs fat soluble vitamins
  • Talk about the vitamins in the diet that people generally lack the most
  • Explain the roles of vitamins
  • Explain the concept of eating a rainbow of colour to boost vitamin intake
  • 5 foods that are high in X
  • Explain the concept of diet diversity for avoiding risk of marginal intakes 
  • What are minerals? 
  • Explain the negative effects of inadequate mineral intake
  • Explain the role of electrolytes
  • Talk about how micronutrients are part of the building blocks of tissues
  • How do I ensure I get enough?
  • Explain the role of vitamin D in calcium absorption 
  • What are antioxidants? 
  • Are antioxidants “essential” 
  • What are antioxidants important? 
  • Food sources high in antioxidants 
  • Explain the pitfalls of too much antioxidants for athletes
  • What is fiber 
  • What is the roles of fiber 
  • How much fiber do we need 
  • What are the different types of fiber 
  • Easy ways to boost fiber intake

Behavior Change

  • What is a habit 
  • How to identify heathy habits 
  • How to stay consistent 
  • How to make long-lasting change 
  • Talk about the power of reflection for assessing how habits and new behaviors are fitting with you
  • How can I progress this if it is too simple 
  • How can I regress it if it is too difficult 
  • Talk about how reflection serves as a tool for creating awareness  
  • Hydrate in the AM 
  • Go brown with your grains 
  • Add veg whenever possible 
  • Start with protein 
  • Check nutrition labels for more fiber 
  • Stop fearing sugar, but monitor added sugar intake 
  • Plan and prepare 
  • Get steps in 
  • Take the stairs where possible 
  • Walk and talk phone calls
  • Walk and talk with friends 
  • Park in a parking space further from the shop entrance
  • Ask yourself if you are hungry before eating
  • Eat with intention
  • Hydrating before 2 PM 
  • Eat different plants every day 
  • Repair and recover after training 
  • Teach people the difference between “being coached” vs. working with a coach. 
  • When people choose their approach alongside a well-informed coach, they will be much more likely to adhere to their programs! 
  • Don’t just rely on objective results for creating adherence and measuring progress. Be subjective in how you deal with clients. 
  • Give visual feedback that shows progress in both objective and subjective areas. 
  • Practise what you preach. Show them that you incorporate health promoting actions into your day too. 
  • Talk about the importance of   your clients finding their “why” 
  • Identifying the true motivations for a goal can can massive for adherence to the program 
  • How do we know what our “why” is? Ask yourself “why” several times. 
  • Explain to clients that motivation can often proceeds action and that simply starting can ignite a flame that will maintain motivation over the long-term. 
  • Talk about the three ingredients for successful and long-term behavior change 
    • Capability 
    • Opportunity 
    • Motivation 
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  • Talk about how the completion of a small, trivial habit such as making your bed, when linked with several downstream habits e.g. having a glass of water, cooking breakfast and brushing your teeth, can initiate this cascade
  • Other examples include when you go for a walk, pair this with when you listen to your favourite podcast. 
  • Pair going for a 30 minute walk with meeting a friend for a catch-up
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  • “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” – Benjamin Franklin 

 

  • “Your self-talk is the channel of behavior change” – Gino Norris 

 

  • “There’s no power in knowledge, unless it’s part of a powerful strategy” -Eric Davis 

 

  • “Motivation is what gets you started, habit is what keeps you going” – Jim Rohn

 

  • “Depending on what they are, habits will either make or break us. We become what we repeatedly do.” Sean Covey

 

  • “Healthy habits are learned in the same way as unhealthy ones, through practice”- Wayne Dyer

Performance Nutrition

  • Choose the right oil 
  •  Cooking on the correct heat – charring is not ideal
  • Use a measuring tool for cooking oils rather than free pouring 
  • Fueling for the work required 
  • Making sure not to overfuel 
  • How to ensure you are hitting your targets 
  • Low-energy availability in males
  • Low-energy availability in females
  • Using performance plates to guide intakes 
  • Creating awareness on energy intakes and expenditures
  • Talk about the pillars of performance that are related to the clients you are speaking to 
  • For example, in busy professionals: Cognitive function, Physical health, movement & vigor, progression, fulfillment 
  • Identifying what performance means in their sector, will help your clients to identify what habits they need to make in their lifestyle 
  • Five meals that are great before/after: 
    • Training
    • Work 
    • Shift work 
    • Running 
    • Sleeping
    • Flying (pilots) 
    • Fighting (fighters)
  • Five snacks to prep for: the above tasks
  • Blood sugar stabilization during tactical work (firefighters, police officers, paramedics, doctors) 
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Cooking & Preparation

  • Talk here about simple strategies that take very little effort or time to add to your clients’ routines 
    • Buy a wok 
    • Choose the best oil 
    • Optimising the kitchen for efficiency 
    • Helpful recipe sources 
    • How to make creamy-type liquids without heavy creams
  • Learn more here
  • Talk about the high heats and how they impact water-soluble nutrients
  • Retain the water if boiling vegetables
  • Talk about the need to cook dark, leafy greens to free up the nutrients in the food matrix
  • Learn more here
  • Potential benefits of certified organic?
  • Discuss the variance in “organic” products
  • Organic doesn’t mean pesticides are not used
  • When organic is not available – local?
  • Is there risks with conventional?
  • Organic vs. conventional meats
  • Swap spices in for salt, butter and/or oil when needed
  • Talk about the potential health benefits of: 
    • Turmeric 
    • Oregano 
    • Basil 
    • Cumin 
    • Paprika 
    • Ginger
    • Garlic
  • Learn more here
  • Warn against cooking red meat at high temperatures 
  • Talk about safe cooking practices for red meat 
  • Talk about cooking minced meat thoroughly

Fat Loss

  • What is the theory of energy balance?
  • What is a calorie deficit?
  • How do I create a calorie deficit? 
  • How do I burn energy? 
  • Explain that fat “burning” or oxidation does not mean fat loss
  • Explain the role of physical activity in fat loss. 
  • Explain why even micro breaks can aid in fat loss(i.e. 5 minutes walking done multiple time across the day)
  • Explain why resistance training aids is important for maintaining muscle mass
  • Educate clients on the type of resistance training they should do when dieting (i.e. lower rep ranges) 
  • Refer back to the concept of energy balance on how fat loss actually occurs 
  • Explain how carbohydrates can aid in the fat loss process.  
  • How much carbohydrates should I eat? 
  • Why higher fiber carbohydrate sources are more favourable fat loss
  • Explain the “thermic effect of food” 
  • Compare the TEF of all three macronutrients
  • Explain why a high protein intake can be superior for fat loss 
  • Provide your client the comparison of isocaloric diets with varying protein intakes and the results on fat loss
  • Explain the role of protein in maintenance of muscle mass 
  • Explain why having higher lean muscle mass is favourable 
  • How much protein should I eat? 
  • Explain the theory of metabolic adaptation. 
  • Outline why weight loss eventually stalls during a dieting phase.
  • Provide strategies to combat against the onset of metabolic adaptation. 
  • Explain why very low calorie diets can lead to a more rapid onset of metabolic adaptation and thus a quicker rebound in body weight.
  • Emphasise that metabolic adaptation is a normal response to the “stress” of dieting (calorie restriction).
  • Eat a diet rich in protein, above 1.6 grams per kg of body mass and up to 2.5 grams per kg of body mass. 
  • Provide clients with “volume meal” options and explain what food volume is. 
  • Portray what a sustainable rate of weight loss is (0.25% to 0.5% of body weight per week. Slow and steady > rapid 
  • Emphasise to the importance of adequate sleep and the pitfalls sleep deprivation has on weight loss. 
  • Remove cognitive bias in clients who believe a dieting phase needs to be clean.
  • Show suitable “treats & sweets” that clients can easily include in their diet. 
  • Steps – why getting them in is important 
  • Understanding the differences
  • Importance of focusing on fat loss
  • The role of protein in fat loss
  • Balancing carbs and fats for optimal results
  • High-fiber foods for fat loss
  • How fiber keeps you full and aids digestion
  • Drinking water for weight management
  • How dehydration can hinder progress
  • The importance of portion sizes
  • Tips for measuring and controlling portions
  • Identifying triggers for emotional eating
  • Strategies to overcome emotional eating
  • Benefits of mindful eating for fat loss
  • Techniques to practice mindful eating
  • Explaining the concept of mindful eating
  • How mindful eating can aid in fat loss
  • Tips for making healthier choices at restaurants
  • Navigating social events without sabotaging progress
  • Some tips: 
    • Researching menu ahead of time
    • Make special request
    • Opt for lean proteins and veggies
    • Control portions
    • Limit high-Calorie beverages
  • How stress affects fat loss
  • Techniques to reduce stress and improve results
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Muscle Gain

  • Explain the role of energy balance in muscle growth 
  • What is a calorie surplus?
  • What is a realistic rate of muscle gain? 
  • Explain the role of exercise in muscle growth 
  • Explain the concept of the anabolic window 
  • Educate clients that this window is much larger than they think 
  • Explain the type of exercise needed for muscle growth
  • Explain the concept of progressive overload 
  • Explain the role of protein in muscle growth 
  • Explain the concept of muscle protein synthesis 
  • Explain how MPS increases 
  • What is the leucine threshold 
  • How much of X do I need to eat to get 3 grams of leucine 
  • 5 foods that are rich in leucine 
  • Impact of insufficient sleep on muscle maintenance and gain
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Supplements

  • What does it do?
  • How does it work/does it work 
  • How should you take it? 
  • Is it safe?
  • Where should I get it?
  • What does it do?
  • How does it work/does it work 
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Nutrition Myths

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  • Explain (with diagrams) how the body cleans and filters your body a.k.a. the liver and kidneys

 

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