Evidence-Based Nutrition for Coaches and Trainers

Elevate Your Practice with the Latest in Nutrition Science

In today’s world of overwhelming nutrition information, staying informed and providing accurate, science-based guidance is more critical than ever. This course equips health and fitness professionals with the latest insights like diet trends, recovery strategies, plant-based eating, gut health, and the impact of behavior change and obesity medications.  From debunking misinformation to understanding emerging trends, you'll gain practical strategies to support sustainable health and wellness for your clients—all within your professional scope.

Whether you're a fitness professional, health coach, or wellness enthusiast, this course is designed for you. Explore dynamic sessions featuring top industry experts and unlock actionable tools to revolutionize your approach to nutrition and client care.

Content includes:

Module 1: Unpacking Diet Trends, Supplements, and Common Nutrition Myths

Presented by: Alison Steiber, PhD, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and ACE Scientific Advisory Panel Member

Dive into the science behind today’s most popular diet trends and supplements, separating fact from fiction. This session equips fitness professionals with the tools to critically evaluate dietary fads and provide clients with accurate, evidence-based, and scope-appropriate guidance in the face of nutrition misinformation.

Module 2: Optimizing Fitness and Well-Being Through Gut Health Science

Presented by: Justin Robinson, MA, Registered Sports Dietitian and Strength & Conditioning Coach

Discover the critical role of gut health in overall wellness and exercise performance. Justin Robinson explores how the gut microbiome influences immune function and athletic recovery, offering actionable insights to help clients optimize their digestive health for better fitness outcomes.

Module 3: Powering Performance with a Plant-Based Eating Approach

Presented by: Jocelyn Harrison, MPH, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Co-Founder of Pacific Nutrition Partners

Learn how to effectively support vegetarian and vegan clients with practical plant-based nutrition strategies. Jocelyn Harrison dives into balancing macronutrients, ensuring adequate protein intake, and overcoming common challenges to enhance energy, performance, and recovery.

Module 4: Boosting Energy and Recovery Through Food

Presented by: Rachele Pojednic, PhD, EdM, Lecturer at Stanford University and Chief Science Officer at RestoreLabs

This session covers evidence-based strategies to fuel workouts, enhance performance, and optimize post-exercise recovery. You’ll learn how to integrate general nutrition guidance into training plans while staying within your professional scope. 

Module 5: Navigating Nutrition and Behavior Change with Obesity Medications

Presented by: Cassandra Padgett, MS, Co-founder and Chief Experience Officer at Namio Health, Inc.

With the growing use of obesity medications like GLP-1 receptor agonists, fitness professionals and health coaches need to understand how these medications impact metabolism, exercise, and nutrition. This session explores the role of nutrition in supporting clients using these medications, alongside behavior change techniques that promote sustainable, long-term health.

Upon completion, you will be able to