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MPH, RDN, CSSD, LDN, FAND
Leslie Bonci is a registered dietitian; a board-certified specialist in sports dietetics; the owner of Active Eating Advice (Be fit, fed and fearless!), a nutrition consulting company; and a cofounder of Performance 365, a sports nutrition consulting company. She is currently the sports nutrition consultant for the Kansas City Chiefs (the 2020 Super Bowl champions) and the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. Performance 365 also provided the sports nutrition services for the inaugural season of the XFL. In her private practice, she counsels professional, collegiate, and Olympic athletes; performance artists; and active individuals and works closely with patients working with physical therapists.
Leslie is the author of Sport Nutrition for Coaches and the American Dietetic Association Guide to Better Digestion and coauthor of the books Run Your Butt Off!, Walk Your Butt Off!, Bike Your Butt Off!, and The Active Calorie Diet. She has authored numerous chapters for sports medicine and sports nutrition manuals and, most recently, a nutrition monograph for the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (AOPT).
Leslie is an adjunct instructor in the School of Dental Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh and teaches in the DPT program at the University of Pittsburgh and the Athletic Training Program at Duquesne University. Leslie received her undergraduate degree in biopsychology from Vassar College and her master's degree in public health from the University of Pittsburgh. She completed her dietetic internship at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Leslie was the director of sports nutrition at the UPMC Center for Sports Medicine for 16 years.
Courses with Leslie Bonci
Browse Course CatalogFad Diets and Food Trends: What’s Appropriate and What Needs to End
Presented by Leslie Bonci, MPH, RDN, CSSD, LDN, FAND
Fad Diets and Food Trends: What’s Appropriate and What Needs to End
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Video Runtime: 52 Minutes, Learning Assessments: 39 Minutes
With body dissatisfaction at an all-time high and rates of obesity and chronic disease rising, consumers are overwhelmed, confused, and desperate to try diets and supplements that promise weight loss. However, many of the fad diets that encourage elimination without justification may have short- and long-term health consequences. Nutrition recommendations for losing weight must also preserve lean mass, decrease fat mass, and optimize health. To resonate and educate, strategies must be sustainable, inclusive, realistic, and affordable.
With body dissatisfaction at an all-time high and rates of obesity and chronic disease rising, consumers are overwhelmed, confused, and desperate to try diets and supplements that promise weight loss. However, many of the fad diets that encourage elimination without justification may have short- and long-term health consequences. Nutrition recommendations for losing weight must also preserve lean mass, decrease fat mass, and optimize health. To resonate and educate, strategies must be sustainable, inclusive, realistic, and affordable.
Peak Physique: Physiology Implications and Practical Applications
Presented by Leslie Bonci, MPH, RDN, CSSD, LDN, FAND
Peak Physique: Physiology Implications and Practical Applications
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Video Runtime: 49 Minutes, Learning Assessments: 39 Minutes
The reasons for body composition changes are multifactorial. These changes include body fat loss and lean mass gains as part of sport, rehabilitation, and health and wellness goals. This course explores the physiological and psychological reasons for a focus on peak physique.
The reasons for body composition changes are multifactorial. These changes include body fat loss and lean mass gains as part of sport, rehabilitation, and health and wellness goals. This course explores the physiological and psychological reasons for a focus on peak physique.
Inflammation and Its Impact on Performance and Chronic Disease
Presented by Leslie Bonci, MPH, RDN, CSSD, LDN, FAND
Inflammation and Its Impact on Performance and Chronic Disease
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Video Runtime: 67 Minutes, Learning Assessments: 45 Minutes
The hallmark of acute and chronic disease is an increase in the inflammatory response. The pathophysiology of the inflammatory response is an advanced concept and not always included in formational course content. Understanding the acute and chronic responses to inflammation can assist clinicians in developing intervention strategies. Traditionally, pharmaceutical agents have been used. Nutrition and strategic supplementation provide an additional treatment modality not often used in clinical practice. This course is relevant for all healthcare professionals to complement clinical recommendations and augment treatment outcomes.
The hallmark of acute and chronic disease is an increase in the inflammatory response. The pathophysiology of the inflammatory response is an advanced concept and not always included in formational course content. Understanding the acute and chronic responses to inflammation can assist clinicians in developing intervention strategies. Traditionally, pharmaceutical agents have been used. Nutrition and strategic supplementation provide an additional treatment modality not often used in clinical practice. This course is relevant for all healthcare professionals to complement clinical recommendations and augment treatment outcomes.
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