Customizing Nutrition (Tier 01)

Kickstart Your Journey in Clinical Animal Nutrition

 

Unlock the foundational knowledge needed to evaluate and address the specific dietary requirements of animals. In Tier 01, you’ll gain the expertise to conduct personalized nutritional assessments using the innovative Clinical Animal Nutrition Survey (CAN Survey).

What You’ll Learn in

Customizing Nutrition (Tier 01)

Master the Clinical Animal Nutrition Survey

 Gain a comprehensive understanding of the purpose and structure of the Clinical Animal Nutrition (CAN) Survey. This module equips you to analyze client-provided data on an animal’s behavior and bodily functions, forming the foundation for personalized nutritional assessments.

Evaluate Nutritional Requirements

 Delve into the essential vitamins, minerals, and herbs associated with the 11 key categories of the CAN Survey. Learn to recognize the unique dietary needs of different species, ensuring tailored nutrition plans that support optimal health and well-being.

Identify Nutritional Associations

 Explore the vital connections between clinical signs, metabolic functions, and specific nutrients. Develop your expertise in identifying nutritional imbalances and suggesting targeted interventions to address individual health needs effectively.

Score and Recommend

 Master the art of survey scoring, transforming data into meaningful insights. Learn to develop actionable nutritional plans and discover proven product recommendations—both generic and species-specific—that align with the individual needs of animals in your care.

 

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Course Overview

 

Understand the CAN Survey

Learn what the Clinical Animal Nutrition (CAN) Survey is and how your clients will use it to provide data on their animal’s behavior and bodily functions.

 

 

Nutritional Requirements

Discover which specific vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fatty acids, and herbs are beneficial for each of the 11 categories in the CAN Survey.

 

 

Clinical Signs Association

Understand the metabolic and nutritional associations of various clinical signs and how certain nutrients can improve these signs.

 

 

Survey Scoring

Learn how to tabulate and score the survey effectively.

 

 

Product Recommendations

Receive a list of both generic and specific products that have proven effective for each category.

 

 

Practical Application

By the end of the course, confidently understand and apply the CAN Survey in your nutrition practice.

 

 Educational Structure

In this module, you’ll gain a deep understanding of body systems and species-specific nutritional assessments, forming the foundation of clinical animal nutrition expertise. References are provided and an opportunity to take the learning experience as deep as you wish to explore. There is a quiz to complete at the end of each of the 25 sessions, validating your understanding of the material.

 

 Level 1: Nutrition Basics

  • Introduction: A Body Systems Approach Introduction
  • Nutrition Basics
    • Food Synergy
    • Nutrient Acquisition
    • Nutrient Assimilation

Level 2: Nutrition for Body Systems

  • Autonomic Nervous System: Regulates involuntary bodily functions and impacts overall health.
  • Cardio-respiratory: Role of oxygenation and circulation.
  • Hepatic: Liver functions in metabolism and detoxification.
  • Digestive: Nutrient absorption and overall wellness.
  • Endocrine: Hormonal balance and its influence on health.
  • Musculoskeletal: Importance of muscles and bones in movement and performance.
  • Renal: Kidneys' role in fluid balance and waste excretion.
  • Immune: Defending against disease and maintaining health.

Level 3: Clinical Animal Nutrition Survey

  • CAN Survey Fundamentals: Gain a comprehensive understanding of how the survey collects and organizes data to support personalized nutrition. Master tabulation techniques to assess survey results. Translate scores into customized, actionable nutrition plans for your clients.
    • Dogs: Address canine-specific nutritional needs.
    • Cats: Identify feline health concerns and dietary solutions.
    • Equines: Learn corrective dietary measures for horses' optimal health.
  • 11 Body System Groups: Each Group on the Survey will be individually reviewed, connecting the signs seen in the animal by the client with metabolic and clinical functions. Explore the foundational dietary components needed by each system. Begin to gain a nutrition database that further links to common blood tests.
  • Practical Application: Review the process for selecting good supplement companies and which have been successfully used to gain optimal performance. Practice interpreting survey results through case-based scenarios. Build confidence in applying the CAN Survey to real-life cases.
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