Nutrition Science 101 for Vegetarians
Nutrition Science 101 for Vegetarians
CE Hours: 3
Vegetarianism comes with some specific challenges. This course will help you understand exactly what those challenges are and how to overcome them with a proper vegetarian diet.
Description
Whether you're a practicing clinician or a vegetarian beginner, this course will help guide you to a better understanding of a healthful vegetarian lifestyle!
What You Will Learn
- Protein
- Micronutrients
- Fats & Energy
- Set Up for Success
Objectives
- Have a basic understanding of the different kinds of vegetarianism
- Understand why Protein is likely the most important consideration for vegetarians
- Ability to calculate basic macronutrient needs (and where to get them)
- Explore common micronutrient deficiencies in vegetarianism and how to avoid them
- Understand supplementation and dosing for vegetarians
- Understand energy balance, fat metabolism, and more
Curriculum
Session 1 - Intro & Protein
- Session 1 Slide Notes - Print or download before beginning the presentation.
- Session 1 Presentation - Intro & Protein
- Session 1 References & Resources
- Session 1 Homework Assignment: Daily Protein Tracker
- Resource Handout - Protein Sources
- Resource Handout - These are a few of my favourite things
- Session 1 Quiz
Session 2 - Micronutrients
- Session 2 Slide Notes -Print or download prior to beginning the presentation.
- Session 2 Presentation - Micronutrients
- Session 2 References & Resources
- Resource Handout - Micronutrient Lists
- Resource Handout - Calcium Calculator
- Session 2 Quiz
Session 3 - Fats & Energy
- Session 3 Slide Notes - Print or download before beginning the presentation.
- Session 3 Presentation - Fats & Energy
- Session 3 - References & Resources
- Session 3 Homework Assignment: Breakdown Meal
- Resource Handout - Calories Needed per Day
- Session 3 Quiz
Session 4 - Set Up for Success
- Session 4 Slide Notes - Print or download before beginning the presentation.
- Session 4 Presentation - Set Up for Success
- References & Resources Moving Forward
- Session 4 Quiz
Instructor
Dr Amanda Stevens
Dr Amanda Stevens lives and works in the mountains of beautiful British Columbia, Canada, where she is in specialty practice, focusing on pediatrics. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology, a Masters Degree in Applied Clinical Nutrition, and a Doctor of Chiropractic Degree. Dr. Stevens is broadly involved in Pediatric Education and Policy. She is currently developing a Pediatric Nutrition course for the new Master of Science in Integrative Pediatrics at Logan University while coordinating a study on pediatric pain at Parker University.