Re: Re: Performance Nutrition Workshop August 12-14th Carson, CA

[Guest guest]

Monika,

Thank you for continuing this conversation (I did not realize it was you!) I

agree wholeheartedly about not being fearful and territorial, and have always

operated with that same philosophy. Years ago, when I first began teaching in

the community, I was contracted as a " Slim for Life " instructor with the

American Heart Association of Colorado. Well, there were only 3 RD's " allowed "

to teach the programs in northern Colorado, of which I was one. The program

became so successful ( " word of mouth " spread quickly about the quality of the

programs we taught) and soon the local hospital decided they wanted a " Slim for

Life " program too, but wanted one of their own hospital RD's to teach it. I

realized they would take some of our clients but saw the wisdom is saying OK,

however, I was outvoted by the other 2 RD's. I reasoned so what if they " cut

into " our clientelle " territory " . The added promotion of the programs by the

hospital would make up for that and, if we " lost out " in the short run it could

only be better somewhere down the road. I was outvoted. Guess what

happened--the hospital developed their own program and they " cut into " our

" territory " anyway.

So I have not engaged in this conversation because I believe there is a right or

wrong way here. I appreciate you have continued the conversation so that some

of us can all think about and discuss the REALITY of what is going on out there.

This is what it is, and we, as dietitians, must both educate in our little or

big corner of the world that we DO have a unique and useful skill set, AND work

within the reality of the bigger picture in whatever ways we think best.

I am curious why no one else has commented. I am wondering if this is a touchy

subject, or if it is just so cut-and-dry so as to not warrant comment. I

appreciate your perspective Monika. And please do forgive me if I am a little

sensitive to the topic--I have met one too many physical trainer who is trying

to be a dietitian.

Respectfully,

Diane

Performance Nutrition Workshop August 12-14th Carson, CA

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> The next Athletes' Performance Nutrition Workshop is August 12-14th in

Carson, CA at the Home Depot Center.

> This program is designed for both the dietician looking to gain sport

specific nutrition knowledge as well as the personal trainer and strength coach

looking to add a new skill set to aid athletes and clients towards their

performance and health goals. Focused on providing useful and practical

information and tools, you will learn how to assess one's nutritional needs for

their specific sport or body composition goals and how to implement a strategic

plan that incorporates not only nutrition, but also training protocols to help

them reach their goals. A perfect complement to add to any skill set and

coaching repertoire.

> Participants

> RD's, ATC's, PT's, DC's, Coaches, Strength and Conditioning Coaches, or

anyone else working in sports and performance

> Topics Include

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> Assessment

> Nutrient Timing

> Program Development

> Supplementation

> Weight Loss and Weight Gain Strategies

> Optimizing Body Composition utilizing the Athletes' Performance Metabolic

Training Systems

> Sport Specific Demands, Recommendations, and Planning for over 15 sports

> Specific Rules, Regulations and Strategies for working in both the

collegiate and professional realms of sports nutrition

> Program Dates

> » Los Angeles, CA : August 12 - 14

> » Frisco, TX : September 9 - 11

> » Phoenix, AZ : October 14 - 16

> Cost

> $650

> CEU Accredited

> NSCA 2.0, ADA 24.0, NATA-BOC 24.0, ACSM 24.0

> Participants receive

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> Take home course guide

> Personal VO2 submax test and its relationship with a nutrition program

> Personal take home metabolic program

> Lunch each day of the program Partner product discounts including: EAS,

Perform Better, TRX, Woodway, Power Plate, Keiser and more

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> Please check out http://education.athletesperformance.com/ for more

information or to sign up.

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> le LaFata, MA, RD, CSSD, CPT

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