Language: English
Short Description: Nutritional Coaches work with individuals to promote optimal, healthy lifestyle choices by helping clients understand how nutrition can prevent illness and support sustained energy, vitality, and overall well?being. This Certified Nutritional Coach program combines contemporary nutrition science with professional Co?Active coaching methods to prepare learners for success in the rapidly growing health and wellness industry.
Instructor Description: Though this program is a self-paced program it is supported by an educational mentor. Educational mentors are subject matter experts who have years of experience in their field as well as the necessary educational training and credentials to work as an expert. The mentor is available to answer any questions a learner may have including questions on course content, course material, certifications, and even industry questions. Mentors also monitor the progress of learners to ensure training retention and program advancement. In eLearning, motivation is a key tool to success. Because of this, mentors provide encouraging comments, feedback, and coaching to motivate learners throughout the duration of the program to support completion and success!
Certification: Upon completion, learners will be eligible to sit for the Certified Nutritional Coach (CNC) national exam.
Requirements
All required reference materials are provided with this program. Technical requirements:
Internet Connection
• Broadband or High-Speed (DSL, Cable, Wireless)
Hardware Requirements
• Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
• Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
Software Requirements
• Operating Systems - Windows 7, 8 or 10; Mac OS x 10 or higher
• Microsoft Office 2007, 2010 or 2013 or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
• Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
• Cookies MUST be enabled
• Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
• Adobe PDF Reader
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Lesson 1
Course 1: Nutrition
Module 1: Foundations of Nutrition
Definition and scope of nutrition
Healthy eating frameworks and tools
Digestion, absorption, and nutrient transport
Macronutrients: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and alcohol
Module 2: Micronutrients & Energy Balance
Role of vitamins and minerals in energy metabolism
Fat-soluble vs. water-soluble vitamins
Water balance and hydration
Major and trace minerals
Energy balance and body composition
Module 3: Nutrition Across the Life Cycle & Global Context
Weight management principles
Integration of nutrition and fitness
Nutrition needs from pregnancy through older adulthood
Food safety, food technology, and sustainability
Global nutrition issues and malnutrition
Course 2: Coaching
Module 1: Co?Active Coaching Foundations
Core Co?Active fundamentals
Coaching contexts and client-centered engagement
Module 2: Co?Active Principles & Integration
Key Co?Active coaching principles
Vision development and integration into practice
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