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Nutrition Science 101 for Vegetarians

Nutrition Science 101 for Vegetarians

$85.00 CAD
$85.00 CAD
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CE Hours

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.
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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

DC, MSACN, BSKin

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.