Gain a concrete understanding of the different types of carbohydrates, their classification and their effect on blood sugar control. Know what a low carbohydrate diet is and understand the impact a low-carb diet will have on weight loss, type 2 diabetes and other metabolic health parameters. You’ll be able to discuss the pros and cons of following a low-carb diet and the implications in the short term as well as the long term. Gain a general understanding of personalised nutrition and its application. Be familiar with what a balanced diet for optimal health looks like in this introductory course with Dr Linia Patel.
Suggested Pre-requisite:
- CIMSPA: L2 Gym / Group Ex
Aims and objectives of course:
- Understand the different types of carbohydrates and the different classification terms and definitions.
- Understand the effect of the different carbohydrates on blood glucose control.
- Know how a low-carbohydrate diet is classified.
- Have a clear understanding of the research behind low-carb diets and weight-loss effects and implications.
- Be able to discuss the pros and cons of following a low-carb diet for weight loss.
- Have a clear understanding of the impact of low-carb diets on type 2 diabetes management, lipid levels and other metabolic health parameters.
- Have a general understanding of personalised nutrition and its application.
- Be familiar with what a balanced diet for optimal health looks like.
Author Bio
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Dr Linia Patel
As a self-confessed “total foodie”, being an award-winning dietitian and sports nutritionist comes naturally to our resident dietitian and long-time Fitpro magazine contributor, Dr Linia Patel. She likes to take a block of science and slice it up into easy-to-digest and practical advice. With a PhD in Public Health and over 100 published articles on diet and health, she is a British Dietetic Association Spokesperson and is regularly seen appearing on national TV and being quoted in the press. She’s the science expert for Tess Daly’s best-selling book 4 Steps to a Happier & Healthier You, is a qualified fitness instructor and has worked extensively in high performance sport. She is particularly passionate about women’s health, helping women to be the best version of themselves.
