Beyond the Macros: Placing the Focus Back on Nutrient-Dense Foods
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Beyond the Macros: Placing the Focus Back on Nutrient-Dense Foods

You likely have clients who choose foods based solely on single nutrients. Whether they're trying to get more protein, avoid carbs or cut out all sugar, such reductionist thinking negates the value of a food's composite nutrient power. Learn why renewed focus on nutrient-dense foods may be the start of a more productive nutrition dialogue.

Christopher Mohr, PhD, RD

Dr. Christopher Mohr, PhD RD is a nutrition spokesperson and consultant to a number of media outlets and corporations including the The Dairy Council, General Mills Bell Institute of Health, Nestle and Nordic Naturals. He is a consulting Sports Nutritionist for the Cincinnati Bengals and is also an Expert Contributor for ReebokONE. He often appears on TV as a nutritional guest expert, including an appearance with Chef Emeril Lagasse and another on the Montel Williams Show. He was the nutrition expert for the NY Times Bestseller, “LL Cool J’s Platinum Workout” and worked closely with Fitness Celebrity Denise Austin to create the entire nutrition component of her latest book. He is also on the Advisory Board for Men’s Fitness Magazine and has written over 500 articles for consumer publications, such as Men’s Fitness, Weight Watchers, Men’s Health and Fitness, to name a few. Dr. Mohr has Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Nutrition from The Pennsylvania State University and University of Massachusetts, respectively. He earned his PhD in exercise physiology from the University of Pittsburgh and is a Registered Dietitian.
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Learning Objectives

  1. Summarize the evolution of dietary guidance and nutrition science.
  2. Identify four reasons why the concept of nutrient density is important to address during nutrition conversations with people.
  3. List one way nutrient density can be defined.
  4. Identify at least two nutrition trends focused on single nutrients.
  5. Recognize at least two ways fitness and nutrition professionals can help shift the nutrition conversation from single nutrients to nutrient density and the overall nutrition value of food.
  6. Describe the components of a healthful meal to fuel performance.

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  • Beyond the Macros: Placing the Focus Back on Nutrient-Dense Foods
  • Beyond the Macros: Placing the Focus Back on Nutrient-Dense Foods