This Applied Performance Nutrition (APN) Web Series episode addresses the complex topic of the ethics of body composition assessment, outlines the benefits and drawbacks of body composition measurement, and demonstrates how to navigate the ethical considerations around how often to measure and when such assessments are appropriate based on the setting. Presenter Kristin Fant, MCN, RDN, CSSD, LD, will also guide you through developing tools and structures that minimize potential negative impacts on athletes while preserving the value and purpose of the assessment.

Learning Objectives:

1. Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of body composition measurement.
2. Discuss how to think through the ethics when determining how often to measure and when to recommend body composition measurement depending on the setting someone is in.
3. Discuss how to develop tools and structures that minimize negative impact to the athlete while allowing for the benefits for the measurement.

Cost
ASPDA Members: Free
Non-members: $20

If you are not an ASPDA member, click here to gain access to the webinar