Nutrition is a vital part of public and individual health, and with the rise of diet-related disease, more people are becoming concerned about their nutrition. Nutrition, health, and sports professionals have a wide range of career paths they can take, depending on their specializations and preferences. Perhaps you’d like to work with your community, serving people directly, or maybe you’d prefer to work more closely with the food itself, in a lab setting. Both are possible with a nutrition diploma, as well as many other options. There are even more advanced programs you can take to further your education after.. READ MORE »
The link between health and diet is well established in nutritional science. When the body is placed under additional stress, that link becomes even more consequential. For athletes, the demands of sport require a greater source of energy and nutrients for the body to maintain the level of activity. A nutritionally adequate diet is the foundation of an athlete’s performance; it has a significant impact on the strength of the body and its ability to recover after exercising. A thorough understanding of the interaction between diet, health, and exercise can help athletes develop optimal training programs, achieve a healthy weight,.. READ MORE »
Iron is one of the most important minerals for maintaining the health of the body. Along with many important processes in the body, iron is vital to the function of hemoglobin – a protein needed to transport oxygen in the blood. Unfortunately, low iron levels are common in many people, limiting their daily functions and causing frequent bouts of illness. For many people, iron supplements are a good solution to combating their nutritional deficiency. Those in a nutrition and health program will develop an understanding of basic nutrition, planning healthy diets, and the role of different foods in the health.. READ MORE »
The vegetarian lifestyle is becoming increasingly popular for its environmental, nutritional, and ethical considerations. Unfortunately, for some people, a vegetarian diet can be difficult to maintain, since it requires more careful attention to protein levels and caloric intake. This is where the flexitarian diet comes in. Essentially, the flexitarian diet is a vegetarian diet with flexibility. It focuses on consuming mostly plant-based foods while allowing room for animal products in moderation. When it comes to athletes, nutrition and diet plans play a more significant role in developing optimal training programs, achieving a healthy weight, and reducing the risk of injuries.. READ MORE »
It may come as no surprise that a diet heavy in meat diet is often frowned upon. In fact, the consumption of large amounts of red meat, and particularly processed meat, has been shown in research to be associated with many harmful health consequences—like cardiovascular disease, colorectal cancer, and even type 2 diabetes. To stave off these negative health effects, many have promoted white meat instead. But is white meat truly much healthier? Students in nutrition and health studies understand the value of a healthy diet and the role it plays in our overall well-being. Knowing the difference between these.. READ MORE »
Assessments are a large part of working in the fitness industry. They allow for information to be gathered about clients with minimal guesswork. A client’s diet will affect their health and performance, both at present and in the future. In cases where clients incur injuries or illness, eating correctly can also improve their chances of a speedy path to recovery and restoring their wellness. Factors affecting a client’s diet include: Finances Access Time Habits Psychological influences, like obsession with food and/or body weight Information they have been given It’s important when helping someone with their nutrition to assess and evaluate.. READ MORE »
As you will learn in your program, micronutrients are essential for bodily function. Vitamins and minerals, or micronutrients, are distinct from macronutrients, which are fat, carbohydrates, and protein, as they are needed in smaller amounts. They play important roles in energy, growth, and other aspects of human health. The main difference between the two types of micronutrients is that minerals come from soil or water, while vitamins come from plants or animals. In addition, vitamins, which are organic, can be broken down structurally while minerals, which are inorganic, cannot be. The most effective way to get adequate micronutrients is from.. READ MORE »
Over the last few years, few foods have enjoyed the soaring boom in popularity experienced by coconut oil. Fuelled by rumours that the oil offered many different health benefits, sales skyrocketed all over Canada and the world. And while coconut oil has been touted to improve everything from dental health to hair, it’s primarily used as a cooking oil and healthy ingredient for various different recipes. However, these early preconceptions may have actually missed the mark. According to recent findings, coconut oil may not be all that beneficial after all. In fact, it’s actually considered by many to be a.. READ MORE »
For those with IBS, symptoms can be very uncomfortable. Here are some of the ways you may be able to help once you’ve earned a nutritionist certificate.
Since when did ingesting bacteria make us healthier? For centuries, doctors have understood the connection between good food and good health, but it hasn’t been until recently that doctors and nutritionists have started to recognize the relationship between ingesting good bacteria and good health. One of the fastest growing and widely supported trends in the health food industry is probiotics—live bacteria and yeast that benefit the digestive system and the general health of a person. According to Agriculture and Agri Food Canada, 35 per cent of Canadians have consumed probiotics, and 56 per cent said they are probably going to.. READ MORE »
