ACE Lifestyle & Weight Management Consultant Manual

The Second Edition of the ACE Lifestyle & Weight Management Consultant Manual (with companion DVD) features an increased focus on the psychological aspects of weight management, as well as more in-depth coverage of the physiology of obesity and the techniques of lifestyle coaching. References and suggested readings have been updated throughout, as have the statistical information and guidelines.This textbook is designed to meet the day-to-day challenges of today's lifestyle & weight management consultants. This all-new manual is broken into seven sections: exercise science, behavioral science, nutritional science, screening, assessment, and referral, program design and implementation, special considerations, and legal, professional, and ethical considerations.