--- title: "NASM-CPT Podcast: NASM-CPT 7 Study Guide – Part III Nutrition Concepts" description: In this episode NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey explores the true meaning of nutrition, its function and importance to our body. image: https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/NASM%20CPT%20Podcast%201920x1080-1.png --- [![NASM](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/Nasm_December2018/images/logo186x62.png)](https://blog.nasm.org) - [NASM.org](https://www.nasm.org) - [Fitness](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/fitness) - [CPT](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/cpt) - [Nutrition](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/nutrition) - [CES](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/ces) - [Sports Performance](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/sports-performance) - [Workout Plans](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/workout-plans) - [Wellness](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/wellness) [NASM CPT Podcast](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/nasm-cpt-podcast) # NASM-CPT Podcast: NASM-CPT 7 Study Guide – Part III Nutrition Concepts ![](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/NASM%20CPT%20Podcast%201920x1080-1.png) ![National Academy of Sports Medicine](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/13442383_10154150083743950_8553850781724889232_n.png) [National Academy of Sports Medicine](http://blog.nasm.org/author/national-academy-of-sports-medicine) | Stay Updated with NASM! In this episode NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey explores the true meaning of nutrition, its function and importance to our body. He will also detail how nutrition impacts growth, repair, maintenance of tissue, respiration and more.   Let the “NASM-CPT Podcast” grow your mind, while improving a healthy lifestyle for you and those around you. --- *Rick Richey is a [NASM-CPT](https://www.nasm.org/become-a-personal-trainer), [CES](https://www.nasm.org/continuing-education/fitness-specializations/corrective-exercise-specialist), [PES](https://www.nasm.org/continuing-education/performance-training/performance-enhancement-specialization), and [Master Trainer.](https://www.nasm.org/continuing-education/master-trainer)* ###### Subscribe: [Apple Podcast](https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/idhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nasm-cpt-podcast-with-rick-richey/id1475113128?uo=4) / [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/1Xw6N9vxWRb6sJKsnWbWZM) / [Google Podcast](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9jMTczNWQ0L3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz) ### The Author ![National Academy of Sports Medicine](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/13442383_10154150083743950_8553850781724889232_n.png) ### National Academy of Sports Medicine Since 1987 the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) has been the global leader in delivering evidence-based certifications and advanced specializations to health and fitness professionals. 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