Learn the Science of Carbohydrates for Peak Performance
Whether your clients are training for strength, endurance, or general health, understanding what carbohydrates are and how they work in the body is essential. This CEC course explores the different types of carbohydrates—including complex, refined, and unrefined—so you can better support your clients’ nutrition goals. You’ll uncover the truth about daily carbohydrate intake, carbohydrates after workouts, and how to use carbs to enhance athletic performance and recovery. Learn the latest nutrition research so you can shift the carb conversation from fear to fuel and help clients reach their goals.
What You’ll Gain From This CEC
This course goes beyond simply answering “What is a carbohydrate?”—it gives you a practical framework to guide your clients toward better performance and health through smart carb strategies. You’ll learn to:
- Define carbohydrates and explain their important functions in everyday nutrition and athletic performance
- Break down the recommended daily intake of carbohydrates and adjust for specific health and fitness goals
- Distinguish between the types of carbohydrates and their roles in energy metabolism and recovery
- Recommend optimal carbohydrates to eat before a workout and the best post workout carbohydrates to support energy, endurance, and muscle repair
About Your Instructor
Chris Mohr, PhD, RD
Chris Mohr, PhD, RD is an internationally recognized subject matter expert and speaker on nutrition and well-being. He was on the Men’s Health Magazine Advisory Board for ten years and has worked with some of the largest food companies and corporations, helping them navigate the intersection of science and application among consumers. His expertise has led him to present at the White House, the CIA, more than ten countries globally, and almost all 50 states.
What Your Course Includes
- 1 webinar video (1 hour in length)
- 2 research articles
- 1 open-note, 25-question exam
- Earn 6.0 AFPA CECs/CEUs
