Body Composition Management for Athletes and Active Individuals

Body Composition Management for Athletes and Active Individuals is organized by Dietitians of Canada (DC) / Les Dietetistes du Canada.

Description:
The assessment of body composition is often useful for delivering quality nutrition services to athletes and active individuals. A variety of tools are available for managing health and performance outcomes across a range of athletic groups junior, recreational, masters and elite. 

The aim of the session is to:

• Review the advantages of evaluating body composition in athletes and active individuals.
• Explore the most accessible methods for assessing body composition.
• Explore the strength and weaknesses of each method to help inform your approach when working with clients.
• Highlight key points of consideration for determining the appropriateness of testing body composition.
• Review the impact of body composition testing on managing training objectives, performance targets and health.