Online Continuing Education Courses

Nutritional Aspects of the Female Athlete

• Discuss 5 factors that effect the nutritional needs of a female athlete
• Describe the macronutrient needs of a female athlete including carbohydrates, fats and proteins
• Describe the micronutrient needs of a female athlete including iron, vitamin D, zinc, calcium, magnesium and B vitamins
• Define and differentiate other nutritional concerns including runners gut, gut ischemia, fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccaharides, monosaccharides and polyols
• Examine and outline the effects of 4 important supplements including caffeine, creatine, Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, Beta-alanine