Good day, Mr. Jelínek.
I just have a question for clarification. When I am determining the amount of protein per kg of the client's weight (the same applies to carbohydrates and fats) who wants to lose weight, should I consider their current weight, the theoretical future weight they want to achieve, or their weight moderately reduced, e.g., by 5 - 10 kg if the difference between the current and future weight is very significant?
Thank you.
It is always optimal to adjust these values based on changes in body weight or body composition. Also, check the calculation of macronutrient amounts in relation to their percentage representation of the total energy intake, as the gram amounts do not always correspond to the percentages. By monitoring the progress of changes in the client, you will also have the opportunity to make necessary adjustments, making the path to achieving the result more efficient.
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Mgr. Martin Jelinek
Lecturer and author of the educational system
Nutrition educator, lecturer, and author of the educational system and the ZOF learning application.
Mgr. Martin Jelínek has been systematically involved in nutrition education since 1999. He is the founder of ATAC, the educational company behind NutriCourses, and the author of an educational system focused on nutrition, healthy lifestyle, and the practical application of nutrition knowledge.
He graduated from the Faculty of Science at Masaryk University in Brno. Throughout his professional career, he has combined nutrition, education, and the practical application of acquired knowledge. His educational system also includes the ZOF (Zone of Optimal Functioning) learning application, where students turn theory into practical work with meal plans.
In 2007, he launched the first intake of a six-month course focused on the education of nutrition advisors. Over time, this course became the foundation for the further development of the educational system and a range of specialised courses.