01

COURSE INTRODUCTION

• Review the course schedule
• Learn how best to take the course
• Learn how the learning management system for the course works

02

ENERGY BALANCE

• Review energy balance in the context of body weight.
• Understanding the role of food in energy balance.
• Understanding the role of basal metabolic rate, exercise and non-exercise physical activity in energy expenditure.

03

MACRONUTRIENTS

• Review the major macronutrients.
• Understanding the details of each macronutrient.
• Understand what science has taught us about macronutrients and weight loss.
• Develop a working understanding of the sources of different macronutrients.

04

MICRONUTRIENTS

• Review the major micronutrients.
• Understanding the details of each micronutrient.
• Understand what science has taught us about micronutrients and weight loss.
• Review deficiencies, prevalences of deficiencies, and how to avoid them.
• Develop a working understanding of the sources of different micronutrients.

05

SUPPLEMENTS

• Understand the role of supplements in the diet
• Learn supplements are regulated.
• Develop working knowledge of how supplements aid in weight loss.
• Review the top 5 supplements for performance enhancing supplements.

06

POPULAR DIETS

• Develop an understanding of the major principles of popular diets, as well as the pros and cons of popular diets, and what diets might fit your life. 
• Understand how the ketogenic diet works.
• Learn the different types and potential benefits of intermittent fasting.
• Understand how dairy, gluten, and artificial sweeteners affect weight loss. 
• Develop an understanding of the scientific basis of the carnivore diet.