Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology (INE): Body Freedom Foundations – Pillar 5: Diet – Teach Clients About Protein
Body Freedom Foundations
Pillar 5: Diet
Teach Clients About Protein
Here you’ll learn the fundamentals about this macro-nutrient that you can teach your clients.
Give answers to your clients about the age-old question, “Where do you get your protein?”.
You’ll learn to teach your clients:
- Why protein is important to them
- How to determine if they’re getting enough
- How to choose the best sources
Your Progress:
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1 | Watched the protein video | |
2 | Reviewed action steps and accompanying documents and think about how to use with your clients | |
3 | Downloadeds all documents | |
4 | Doenloaded digestion assessment |
Watch the Instructional Video
Downloads: Video (Mp4) | Audio (Mp3) | Slides: Full | Slides: Printer-Friendly | Transcript
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Action Plan for Your Clients
#1: Have your clients assess their protein intake.
Have your clients use an online resource like www.fitday.com or www.cronometer.com to assess their protein intake at each meal.
#2: Help your clients determine if they are in a state of protein excess or deficiency.
Protein – Signs of Excess and Deficiency: Review the document with your clients to determine if they have indications of protein excess or deficiency.
#3: Adjust your client’s diet as needed.
Review the food charts in the slides with your clients for information on how to adjust their diet to include more protein, if needed.
Protein Slides: View the slides that accompany the video with your clients, and have them take notes as they follow along.
#4: Assess your clients’ digestion.
Digestive Function Assessment: Have your clients assess their digestion to determine their current state of digestive health. Consider having them temporarily add protein powder as a quick source of protein if is determined that they potentially have low stomach acid or pancreatic enzyme insufficiency.
