BAYSE FIT FOR LIFE UNVERSITY

Module 1: The fundamental principles of weight management
27 Topics | 1 Quiz
Module aims
Module 1 video
How can we impact health with nutrition?
What is important?
What is a calorie?
What is calorie balance?
Calorie intake
Calorie expenditure
RMR aka Resting Metabolic Rate
TEF: Thermic Effect of Food
EAT: Exercise Activity Thermogenesis
NEAT: Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis
How can we determine calorie needs?
Weight maintenance, loss and gain
Resisting weight gain
Resisting weight loss
How big or small should a surplus or deficit be?
Size of a surplus
Training level and potential rate of muscle gain
Size of the calorie deficit
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Module 2: Macronutrients
9 Topics | 1 Quiz
Module aims
Module 2 video
Key principles from module 1
Introduction
The problem with focusing ONLY on calories
Protein
Fats
Carbohydrates
References
Module 2 : Quiz
Module 3: Micronutrients
13 Topics | 1 Quiz
Module aims
Module 3 video
Key principles from module 2
Introduction to micronutrients
What are minerals and vitamins?
The fat-soluble vitamins
Water-soluble vitamins
The minerals
The trace minerals
What do we actually do with this information?
How do you ensure that you are getting all you need?
Who should pay a little more attention?
References
Module 3: Quiz
Module 4: Hydration and Fibre
12 Topics | 1 Quiz
Module aims
Module 4 video
Key principles from module 3
Introduction to hydration
Introduction to fibre
What are the benefits of fibre?
Adsorption ability
Fermentability
How can fibre help us combat disease?
How much should I be eating?
Summary
References
Module 4: Quiz
Module 5: Food labels and portion control
13 Topics | 1 Quiz
Module 5 video
Key principles from modules 1-4
Introduction to food labels and portion control
The problems with intuitive eating
Food labelling
The rest of the front of packet labelling
How to read the back of the packet
Vegan/vegetarian suitability
The nutritional values
How do you decide how MUCH to eat?
How do you decide WHAT to eat?
I know what to eat, but how much?
References
Module 5: Quiz
Module 6: Dietary tracking and flexibility
17 Topics | 1 Quiz
Module aims
Module 6 videos
Key principles from module 5
Introduction to dietary tracking and flexibility
Nutrition tracking levels
Level A
Level B
Level C
A note on misreporting
Misreporting
Methods of food tracking
Tracking beyond food
Using data to guide your choices
Eating out
Flexibility
Food and nutrient demonisation
References
Module 6: Quiz
Module 7: The importance of sleep
20 Topics | 1 Quiz
Module aims
Module 7 video
Key principles from module 6
Introduction to sleep and stress
How are brains studied?
What are we measuring?
What does this have to do with sleep?
What is sleep?
REM sleep
Sleep cyclees
Why do we sleep?
What makes us sleep?
The SCN
The homeostat sleep pathway
How adenosine is involved with sleep and wakefulness
Sleep deprivation, more common than we think?
Improving your sleep – light exposure
Set a routine
Summary
References
Module 7: Quiz
Module 8: Supplementation for health and performance
30 Topics | 1 Quiz
Module aims
Module 8 video
Key principles from module 7
Introduction to supplements
What is a supplement?
The two different categories of supplement
Micronutrient supplements
Protein powders
Branched chain amino acids
Carbohydrate powders
Which carbohydrate should you use?
Fatty acid supplements
Fibre supplements
Non-food supplements
Ergogenic aids
Creatine
Beta alanine
Citrulline malate
NItrates
Stimulants
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Module 9: Habits and the food environment
13 Topics | 1 Quiz
Module aims
Module 9 video
Key principles from module 8
Introduction to habits and the food environment
Defining a habit
How are habits formed?
How the neuroscience of habit formation was discovered
The permanence of habits
Mindfulness
Habit loops and cravings
Change your routines
Change your environment
References
Module 9: Quiz
Module 10: Goal setting and adherence
16 Topics | 1 Quiz
Module aims
Module 10 video
Key principles from module 9
Introduction to goal setting and adherence
Why set goals?
Setting aims
SMART goals
Stretch goals
Short, medium and long-term goals
Process vs. outcome goals
Goal assessment and adjustment
Sharp shocks vs. slow and steady
Improving adherence
Applying this to others
Final thoughts
References
Module 10: Quiz
BTN Academy – Foundation final exam
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BAYSE FIT FOR LIFE UNVERSITY Module 2: Macronutrients Module aims
  • To introduce the macronutrients and explain their function in nutrition
  • To describe the benefits of elevated protein
  • To give the benefits of carbohydrates and to explain sugars and starches
  • To give the benefits of fats such as monounsaturated, polyunsaturated and saturated
  • To explain the way that you can determine macronutrient needs, both in athletic and sedentary populations
  • To detail why the macronutrient intake required for recreational athletes is different to that of the general population

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