Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome and Introduction

    • Getting Started

    • Introduction to the Course
  • 2

    Module 1: Introduction to Holistic Nutrition Practice

    • Module 1 Overview

    • Introduction to the Nutrition Industry and Its Global Landscape

    • Nutrition as a Profession and the Role of Integrative and Holistic Professionals

    • Ethics and Professional Conduct

    • Module 1 Quiz
  • 3

    Module 2: Introduction to Food and Nutrition Science

    • Module 2 Overview

    • Structural Organization of the Human Body

    • Overview of Nutrients

    • Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

    • Module 2 Quiz
  • 4

    Module 3: Metabolism and Nutrition

    • Module 3 Overview

    • Introduction to Metabolism

    • Metabolic States of the Body and Energy and Heat Balance

    • Vitamins, Minerals, Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

    • Module 3 Quiz
  • 5

    Module 4: Nutrition Through Life

    • Module 4 Overview

    • Nutrition in Pregnancy, Lactation, Infancy, and Childhood

    • Nutrition in Adolescence, Adult Years, Aging, and the Transgender Population

    • Module 4 Quiz
  • 6

    Module 5: Functional Foods, Botanicals, and Supplementation

    • Module 5 Overview

    • Bioactive Substances, Functional Foods, and Nutraceuticals

    • Botanicals: Herbs, Spices, and Avoiding Scams

    • Supplements

    • Module 5 Quiz

    • Check-In
  • 7

    Module 6: Holistic Health and Wellness

    • Module 6 Overview

    • Health, Wellness, and Disease

    • The Role of Diet and Nutrition in Disease Prevention

    • Mental Health, Movement, Exercise, Sleep, and Rest

    • Community Support and Cultural Wellness

    • Module 6 Quiz
  • 8

    Module 7: Basis for Nutrition Assessment

    • Module 7 Overview

    • Introduction to Nutrition Assessment

    • The Community and Planning the Diet with Cultural Competence

    • Public Health and Nutrition

    • Module 7 Quiz
  • 9

    Module 8: Nutrition Support and Dietary Protocols

    • Module 8 Overview

    • Nutrition in Exercise, Sports Performance, and Bone Health

    • Nutrition in Weight Management and Eating Disorders

    • Introduction to the Nutrition Care Process

    • Module 8 Quiz
  • 10

    Module 9: The Holistic Nutrition Coaching Process

    • Module 9 Overview

    • What is Coaching?

    • Coaching Structure

    • Coaching Process

    • Capstone Project

    • Submit Capstone Project Here

    • Module 9 Quiz
  • 11

    Module 10: Advancing Your Practice Through Science and Continuing Education

    • Module 10 Overview

    • Nutrition as a Scientific Process

    • Continuing Your Education and Keeping Your Knowledge Up-To-Date

    • Module 10 Quiz

    • What's Next?
  • 12

    Final Exam

    • Feedback Survey

    • Certified Holistic Nutritionist Final Exam