Course Code: REL-ACU-0-EWS
Hours: 0.75
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
State at least 3 reasons why supplement use can benefit or be a risk for athletes.
Review how supplement use can be discussed with an active person.
Identify at least 3 valid resources to investigate the efficacy and safety of sports supplements.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Supplement Use By Athletes
A Tempting Purchase
Tactical Athletes
What Are Athletes Buying?
Food First
Section 3: Safety of Supplements
Regulation of Dietary Supplements
Section 4: Efficacy of Supplements
Evaluating Sport Supplements
High Efficacy Supplements for Performance
Limited Efficacy Supplements for Performance
Section 5: Risks of Supplement Contamination
Supplements and Positive Drug Tests
Studies Demonstrate Contamination
Section 6: How to Discuss Supplements with Athletes
Section 7: Clinical Vignette
Elijah
Section 8: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Instructor: Julie Stefanski, MEd, RDN, CSSD, LDN, CDCES, FAND
Julie Stefanski, MEd, RDN, CSSD, LDN, CDCES, FAND is a SME Writer focused on topics related to food, nutrition & dietetics for Relias. She is a registered dietitian nutritionist and has been a certified diabetes educator since 2003. Ms. Stefanski earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics and a master's degree in Adult Education with a special focus on distance learning. She was an adjunct instructor in the Stabler Department of Nursing at York College of Pennsylvania for 13 years. Stefanski is the owner of Stefanski Nutrition Services where she specializes in pediatric nutrition, diabetes, gastrointestinal issues and sports nutrition. Stefanski serves as national media spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Athletic Trainers; Dietitians; Fitness Professionals; Health Educators; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.