Clinical Applications of Sport Supplements

This products is free for those who attended FNCE^® 2019.

Many athletes take dietary supplements in hopes of enhancing performance, and indeed, there are several evidence-based performance supplements that are considered safe, effective and legal. There is also evidence that some of these supplements may have health-related benefits apart from performance enhancement. This session will inform attendees of these dual-purpose supplements with discussion about the mechanisms of action, clinical applications, drug and nutrient interactions, and safe and effective dosing.

Planned with the Committee for Lifelong Learning

CPEU: 1.5
CPE Level: 3- Advanced
Learning Need Codes: 3060, 4060, 3100

Performance Indicators:

• 10.2.1 Identifies and selects valid and reliable tools to conduct a comprehensive nutrition assessment.
• 10.4.4 Makes recommendations for the appropriate use of vitamin and mineral supplementation in the management of health and disease.
• 8.1.3 Integrates knowledge of macronutrients and micronutrients for absorption, digestion and metabolism throughout the life span in practice.

Learning Objectives

• Describe the mechanism of action for selected dietary supplements.
• Discuss the relevant side effects associated with selected dietary supplements.
• Identify potential drug-supplement interaction with selected dietary supplements.

Moderator

• Linda Samuels

Speakers

• Adam Persky, PhD
• Ellen Coleman, MPH, MA, RD, CSSD