On Line Nutritionist

35 pts

This assignment was created to allow students the opportunity to use their nutrition knowledge in an applied setting. At the beginning of the semester, students are expected to select an athlete (of any competitive level) that would be interested in corresponding over email on current issues of nutrition and athletic performance. Students should choose an individual who is willing to communicate often with them. Throughout the semester, the student is required to correspond with the athlete at least four times. Each correspondence with the athlete requires the student to share information on a new topic of nutrition. The four current topics include:

Weight control (body fat %, caloric requirements, effects of exercise on body composition)

Healthy eating (the macronutrients)

Pre-participation meal and fluid replacement

Ergogenic aids

With the four assigned correspondences, the student is required to print the correspondence and submit as documentation of the interaction. Interaction and submittance must be made within two weeks from the date when the topic was discussed in class. Although this assignment requires only four correspondences, it is highly recommended that the student display a concerned interest in the athlete and create a continuing dialogue throughout the semester. It is our way of “giving back” to the community at large! Assessment criteria for each of the four correspondences is below. Each entry is worth 12 points.

On-line Nutritionist Assessment

First entry

Topic: Weight control

Information is thorough, covered in detail543210

  • Energy balance (refer to p. 437 in book)
  • Accurate technique to determine target weight (refer to body composition)
  • Recommended percentages of body fat according to skinfold
  • Case against dieting (caloric restriction only) for weight loss
  • Effects of exercise on weight control and body composition

Information is accurate543210

Follows assignment as stated in syllabus210

  • Submit assignment with athlete’s response and email address
  • Write in language that athlete can understand. Paraphrase book information.

On-Line Nutritionist Assessment

Second entry

Topic:Healthy eating

Information is thorough, covered in detail543210

  • Importance of all macronutrients in diet especially as it relates to athletic participation
  • Clearly defines and discusses one macronutrient and its importance in diet (CHO, protein, fat) (4 points)

For example:

Explain “good” and “bad” fats ie. mono, poly, unsaturated, trans

or

How body utilizes CHO for energy

or

Problems with ingesting high protein

Information is accurate543210

Follows assignment as stated in syllabus210

  • Submit assignment with athlete’s response and email address
  • Write in language that athlete can understand. Paraphrase book information.

On-Line Nutritionist Assessment

Third entry

Topic:Pre participation meal and fluid replacement

Information is thorough, covered in detail543210

The following in included in conversation:

  • Purpose of the pre participation meal
  • Other introductory facts related to meal and food consumption
  • Determine sample meal with proper food selection – include grams of CHO for each selection to total 300g.
  • Shares difference between low and high glycemic foods as it relates to performance
  • Fluid replacement before, during, and after competition

Information is accurate543210

Follows assignment as stated in syllabus210

  • Submit assignment with athlete’s response and email address
  • Write in language that athlete can understand. Paraphrase book information.

On-Line Nutritionist Assessment

Fourth entry

Topic:Ergogenic aids

Information is thorough, covered in detail543210

Claim of the particular aid

Your findings (literature must be submitted with submitted assignment)

  • General research findings – support or not support claim?
  • Safety – is your aid safe?
  • Ethical concerns – is their use ethical?

Information is accurate543210

Follows assignment as stated in syllabus210

  • Submit assignment with athlete’s response and email address
  • Write in language that athlete can understand. Paraphrase book information.