The Active IQ Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Exercise and Health is designed to provide learners with an understanding of nutrition as it relates to exercise and health. To pass this qualification, you will need to complete the following steps:
- Understand the key principles of nutrition for exercise and health: You will need to develop a good understanding of the key principles of nutrition for exercise and health. This includes understanding the functions of macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, and fats), the role of micronutrients (vitamins and minerals), the importance of hydration, and the relationship between energy balance and weight management.
- Understand the principles of weight management: You will need to understand the principles of weight management, including the concept of energy balance, how to calculate energy requirements, and the different approaches to weight loss and weight gain.
- Understand the nutritional needs of different populations: You will need to understand the nutritional needs of different populations, including athletes, people with specific health conditions, and different age groups.
- Understand how to provide nutritional advice: You will need to understand how to provide nutritional advice to clients and be able to use appropriate methods to assess their nutritional needs. This includes understanding how to interpret food diaries, assess body composition, and use anthropometric measures.
- Understand how to develop nutritional plans: You will need to understand how to develop nutritional plans that are appropriate for different clients, taking into account their goals, needs, and preferences.
- Understand how to monitor and evaluate nutritional plans: You will need to understand how to monitor and evaluate nutritional plans to ensure that they are effective in achieving the desired outcomes.
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