Overview of the seminar
Do you know your 'good' fatty acids from 'bad'? ‘Monos’ from ‘polys’, saturated from unsaturated? Then there's hydrogenated fatty acids, essential fatty acids, not to mention eicosanoids and omega 3's, 6's and 9's - This seminar makes the complex subject of fats easy to understand.
The properties, sources and effects upon health of each type of fat are covered, together with the current UK intake and recommendations. Most importantly, guidance is given on how to best communication the current guidelines.
This seminar is a must for any exercise professional wanting to improve people’s health.
Content
This seminar covers the following:
- Types of fatty acid
- Common sources of fat
- Effects of each fat on cholesterol levels
- Current UK intake and recommendations
- Role of fats in a balanced diet
- A model for communicating the facts
Accreditation and assessment
Good Fats – Bad Fats is recognised by the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) as continuous professional development (cpd).
Attending this seminar can achieve 3 cpd points. There is an informal multiple choice assessment on completion.
Pre-requisites
Seminar attendance is suitable for Level 2 instructors, or above, as recognised by the Register of Exercise Professionals.
Those who are not members of the Register of Exercise Professionals are also welcome to attend.
