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Nutrition Coach Certification
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Nutrition Coach Certification
Overview
Course description
The Challenges of Nutrition in Modern Society
Modern lifestyles have profoundly transformed our eating habits, often to the detriment of our health. According to the World Health Organization, 60% of global deaths are linked to diseases like cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular conditions—caused by factors such as poor diet, physical inactivity, and the consumption of alcohol and tobacco. The prevalence of obesity and lifestyle-related illnesses is alarming, and for the first time, life expectancy is tending to decrease. However, there is an effective solution to this problem: preventing diseases through proper nutrition.
The Science of Nutrition: An Essential Tool
Nutrition has become a key field in the prevention of these diseases. Yet, many people lack access to accurate information. Between industry lobbying, trendy restrictive diets, and marketing strategies, individuals are often confused and turn to processed foods that harm their health. This confusion leads many to believe that healthy eating cannot be enjoyable. The lack of knowledge fuels the consumption of nutrient-poor products, exacerbating health issues.
Returning to Natural Eating Habits
Despite this alarming situation, a positive change is underway. More people are seeking to adopt a healthier lifestyle by favoring natural foods and turning away from industrial dictates. This return to basics is at the heart of a nutrition coach's work, whose role is to guide individuals toward a balanced and healthy diet. Coaches share knowledge about the importance of consuming unprocessed, nutrient-rich foods, promoting better physical and mental well-being.
Training to Become a Nutrition Coach
Training to become a nutrition coach provides essential skills to assist a diverse range of individuals. It teaches how to conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments, develop personalized therapeutic strategies, and set appropriate nutritional goals. By supporting athletes, seniors, children, and adults, coaches help improve health and quality of life. Accessible to everyone, this training also enables you to incorporate healthy recipes into your daily life and that of your loved ones, helping to prevent issues like overweight, low energy, and food frustration.
Course benefits
This course includes
Certified & Accredited Course
Study group access
10 audios
12 modules
Interactives quizzes
17 PDFs
Modules
Course syllabus
Module 1: UNDERSTAND NUTRITION AND ITS EVOLUTION
In this initial module, you will delve into the fundamentals of nutrition, its principles, and definitions. Additionally, you will grasp the present nutritional landscape.
The topics addressed in this module include:
- Introducing nutrition;
- The evolution of nutrition and its historical context;
- The contemporary Western diet and associated diseases of civilization;
- The issue with processed products;
- A comparative analysis of major nutritional approaches.
Module 2: THE BASICS OF A HEALTHY AND BALANCED DIET
In this second module, we will familiarize you with the essentials of a healthy diet. You will learn the foundational elements and acquire crucial tools for your future endeavors.
This module encompasses:
- The role of macronutrients within the body;
- Concepts of caloric and nutritional density;
- Guidelines for healthy eating;
- Addressing clients’ questions about these new recommendations.
Module 3: FOOD CATEGORIES, FOODS TO AVOID AND COOKING METHODS
In this module, we will examine various food groups. You will learn the components of a healthy diet, which foods to eliminate or minimize, and suggested daily servings.
In this module, you will uncover:
- Healthy food groups;
- Beverages to choose and avoid;
- Superfoods;
- Optimal cooking techniques;
- Practical examples for each food group.
Module 4: DETOXIFICATION, ACID - BASE BALANCE AND GLYCEMIC INDEX
In this fourth module, we will continue by focusing on detoxification. We will explain the concept of the glycemic index and its significance in cases of excess weight, diabetes, and stress. Lastly, we will discuss acid-base balance.
In this module, you will explore:
- Objectives of detoxification;
- Various detoxification methods;
- The role of the glycemic index in nutrition;
- Specific advice on utilizing glycemic indexes;
- The impact of acid-base balance on health.
Module 5: GLUTEN, MICROBIOTA AND THE BRAIN, INTOLERANCES AND FOOD ALLERGIES
This fifth module emphasizes food allergies and intolerances, as well as their effects on health. You will learn about the microbiota, its connection with the brain, and overall health.
We will cover the following aspects:
- Digestive system functions;
- When to adopt a gluten-free diet;
- The significance of microbiota diversity;
- The distinction between intolerance and food allergy;
- Food allergens and identifying them through elimination diets;
- Examples of “hypoallergenic” meals.
Module 6: NUTRITION FOR ATHLETES, THE ELDERLY AND CHILDREN
This sixth module offers tailored nutritional recommendations for seniors, athletes, children, and adolescents, as specific advice is necessary for different age groups and lifestyles.
In this module, you will learn:
- Athletes’ meals on training days;
- Nutrition for endurance sports: during exercise, recovery, and pre-competition;
- Strategies for combating aging;
- Nutrition for children and adolescents, along with parental support strategies;
- The issue of sugar in modern diets;
- Meal suggestions for various situations.
Module 7: METABOLIC SYNDROME, DIABETES, OVERWEIGHT, OBESITY AND EATING DISORDERS
Nutrition plays a vital role in therapeutic strategies. It is increasingly employed by medicine to treat diseases. In this module, you will discover how to tailor your recommendations based on prevalent conditions.
We will discuss the following aspects:
• The significance of insulin regulation in disease prevention;
• The connections between insulin resistance, diabetes, and weight issues;
• Nutritional strategies to combat common diseases;
• Meal plans for diabetic or overweight individuals;
• The environmental impact on your client;
• Strategies to assist in episodes of compulsive eating;
• Understanding anorexia and managing this disorder in your practice;
• Approaches tailored for bulimia.
Module 8: STRATEGIES AND RECOMMENDATIONS
This module presents nutritional strategies tailored for the most common diseases (cancer, cardiovascular disease, Parkinson’s disease, liver disease, brain disorders, etc.). You will also learn about chronic inflammation – a precursor to many diseases – and the most suitable diets to counteract it.
We will cover the following topics:
• Pro-inflammatory foods to avoid;
• Most effective anti-inflammatory foods;
• Three anti-inflammatory diet plans: veganism, the Mediterranean diet, and the paleo diet;
• Specific guidelines and meal plans for combating cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, liver disorders, etc.;
• Foods that boost the immune system.
Module 9: NUTRITIONAL ASSESSMENT AND PRACTICAL ADVICE
In this module, we will focus on the practical aspect of a nutrition coach’s profession. The goal is to learn how to organize your newfound knowledge to cater to your future clients.
In this module, we will cover:
- How to conduct a nutritional assessment and structure your initial sessions;
- Relevant anthropometric measurements;
- Methods for assessing eating habits;
- How to develop a therapeutic strategy and set precise objectives;
- Tips for establishing yourself as a nutrition coach.
Module 10: FOOD SUPPLEMENTS AND HEALTH Y RECIPES
This final module discusses crucial dietary supplements and provides guidelines for their use. You will also receive a guide to healthy recipes that you can integrate into your future programs.
In this module, you will learn about:
- A comprehensive catalog of dietary supplements;
- Their application and necessary precautions;
- Recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, side dishes, salads, soups, desserts, and more.
Certification
Our certifications are internationally recognized
Our certificates are accredited by IPHM (International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine), CMA (The Complementary Medical Association), and the CPD (Centre of Excellence), which means that they have been assessed and recognized internationally.
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Reviews
Reviews
18 reviews
Nutrition Coach Certification
Amazing course! Very thorough and teaches you step by step
10 January, 2025
Nahla Z.
Student
Great!
This course is so informational!
31 December, 2024
Jasmin R.
Student
Nutrition Coach
I found the Nutrition Coach Certification course well-structured, with each module building seamlessly on the previous one. The content was presented clearly, making complex concepts easy to grasp. The different topics were well explained and supported with practical examples.
24 December, 2024
Elsie C.
Student
Nutrition
I am not sure if this will fit into my practice, but I am still excited to try to incorporate all that I have learned. Great job as always.
22 December, 2024
Kari M.
Student
good
good
22 December, 2024
Vanessa W.
Student
Vicky
It is well organized course, easy to understand and follow. It is great to update what I have learned and gained more knowledge of the nutrients.
20 December, 2024
Wei Chen C.
Student
Great Information
I am loving this class. I am learning so much and really enjoying how I am learning it. It is easy to read and understand and it is in depth.
15 December, 2024
De Lacey M.
Student
Great
Enjoyed this certification
07 December, 2024
Wendy J.
Student
Very Good
A very informative course and I find it helpful
05 December, 2024
Coreen M.
Student
It's right up my alley!
I have been eating and living very naturally for the last 6 years, and it has changed my life! I have been working on influencing others to do the same. This course is right up my alley, super informative, teaching me much more than I thought I knew, and it will give me the accreditation I need to solidify what I preach.
29 November, 2024
Christina R.
Student
Nutrition coach
AWESOME! really enjoyed the whole process.
11 November, 2024
Laurene K.
Student
Nutrition coach
awesome! really enjoying this course. I love the audio option in each of the course modules. looking forward to completing this really soon.
10 November, 2024
Laurene K.
Student
Nutrition Coach Course
I absolutely loved the course. The material is easy to consume and understand. It gave me a great understanding of how to managing a balanced and healthy lifestyle and provided me with helpful guidelines on how to use my knowledge to coach and guide other people as well. -Jana Venter
07 November, 2024
Jana V.
Student
Very Informative
I am thoroughly enjoying this course and am appreciating the vast and in-depth modules
05 November, 2024
Megan R.
Student
Very good
A lot of informations.
05 November, 2024
Raluca I.
Student
Nutrition Coach Course
I enjoyed the topics for each module, and it has increased my understanding.
29 October, 2024
Sim K.
Student
Exellent
Exellent
28 October, 2024
Ketiona A.
Student
Nice
Aku masih memahami
24 October, 2024
Hilda A.
Student
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