American Fitness Professionals & Associates P.O. Box 214, Ship Bottom, NJ 08008 www.afpafitness.com afpa@afpafitness.com 609-978-7583 Holistic Nutrition Consultant Certification Course Couse Code: HNC02 Holistic nutrition is healing with whole foods; foods that are complete and nutrient dense in their natural state. Whole foods are those foods that contain balanced ratios of vitamins, minerals, fats, carbohydrates, sugars, and other vital nutrients in their most natural, chemical free state. Whole foods are those foods that are not altered, stripped or refined in any way so that our bodies can break them down and utilize them for maximum energy and help us reach our optimal health. Whole foods are organic, seasonal, and local, whenever possible, to ensure they are fresh, nutrient rich, chemical, pesticide and additive free. Most Americans consume highly processed and refined foods that accelerate the rate of chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Additionally, the obesity rate and type 2 diabetes in adults and children has become a national epidemic primarily due to these refined and processed foods. It is estimated that an American born in 2000 has a one in three chance of developing diabetes in his or her lifetime, and the risk is even greater for a Hispanic American or African American. Furthermore, it is estimated that 80 percent of type 2 diabetes cases can be prevented by a change in diet and exercise. The problem lies in getting people to change the foods they eat. Processed foods and beverages have become so commonplace that people often don t see them for what they truly are. They think these artificial food substances are actually real foods. As a HNC you can help to educate them! This course provides you with the latest clinical studies, cutting edge science and proven methods to empower your clients to achieve optimal health and take control of their own life, with your help! The role of a Holistic Nutrition Consultant: A Nutrition & Wellness Consultant assists clients in healthy eating habits and meeting their weight management and nutritional goals. A Nutrition & Wellness Consultant offers a sound nutritional plan. A Nutrition & Wellness Consultant should advise and present a balanced nutritional strategy. A Nutrition & Wellness Consultant is effective in discussing and advising on weight management plans. A Nutrition & Wellness Consultant offers nutritional plans for optimizing health. 1
Opportunities in the Nutrition and Wellness field: Holistic Nutrition Consulting - private consulting services for individuals with weight issues, lack of energy, or physical illness. Food Supplement Sales - vitamin, mineral and supplement distributors rely on educated nutrition sales consultants to market and sell their products. Holistic Nutrition Writer - many magazines accept and pay for articles for publication. Corporate Wellness Centers - many corporations have wellness programs that include nutritional consulting and personal training. Weight Loss Centers - Diet centers and Weight management organizations seek educated consultants to assists in management of clients, facilities and support meetings. The facility may have a current client base that you can consult with to help them. obtain their goals. Health Food and Nutrition Retail Stores - natural food stores, organic markets and supplement stores employ staff with an education in nutrition and wellness. Nutrition and Wellness Education - provide nutrition education lectures at schools, recreation centers, community centers and special groups that seek information regarding nutrition and optimal health. Holistic Nutrition Consultant Certificate Course Learning Objectives: Define the major functions of the macro- and micro-nutrients as well as oxygen. Identify practical food sources of the macronutrients. Examine the effects of food choices on physical fitness and health. Discuss the principles of energy balance. Evaluate the use of various weight control diets to meet appropriate weight goals. Employ methods used to assess nutrition status. Explain how dietary recommendations are formulated. Examine methods used to carry out nutrition research. Distinguish sound nutritional information from unreliable nutritional information. Recognize appropriate behavioral change modifications and dietary approaches for different ages and populations. Construct a foundation for wellness nutrition based on current scientific research. Identify how to reinforce positive food habits and behaviors. Analyze the role of diet in causing and preventing various diseases, particularly chronic diseases. Recognize healthy diet and food choices, and explain why such choices will help prevent health problems. Formulate and design your own personalize meal plan and meal plans for clients. Examine common myths and fallacies concerning diet. Minimum Prerequisites: Functional knowledge of English and arithmetic Desire to help others in obtaining their nutritional and weight management goals 2
Holistic Nutrition Consultant Certificate Course Includes: No travel is necessary All materials & examination are sent to you at the same time 5 Certification & Consulting textbooks 8 Instructional Audio DVD s Counseling & Lifestyle Management Forms for Starting Your Own Business Worksheets and Questionnaires to document and assess counseling sessions Forms, Worksheets and Checklists provided are perforated for easy duplication Study Suggestions There are no extra or added fees for course materials and examination AFPA Membership Certificate for framing Toll-Free technical support during and after examination, or email AFPA any time Access to the Members Only section on the web with job listings and career enhancement tools Updates on new and exciting programs to advance your career AFPA Enews weekly newsletter with updates, event postings and job listings Continuing Education opportunities with courses and AFPA Fitness Education Conferences AFPA offers many fitness specialty and advanced certification programs when you are ready to expand your career options in the fitness field. Holistic Nutrition Consultant Certificate Course Topics Include, but not limited to: Nutrition Component: Guide to the Human Body Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology Systems of the Body and How They Interrelate Traditional and Holistic Models of Health and Disease The Truth About the Modern Healthcare System Social Policy, Industry Exploitation & Misinformation A New Approach to Healthcare The Truth About Good Nutrition How to Prevent, Control and Reverse Chronic Disease Food Choices for Illness Recovery and Wellness Genetics and Nutrition Medicine vs. Supplementation USDA Conflicts of Interest Nutrition Facts and Labeling Preventing & Reversing Cancer - Foods to Eat, Foods to Avoid Dietary Arthritis Treatments Latest Studies on Vegan vs. Vegetarian Carnivores vs. Herbivores Plants Foods vs. Animal Foods Farmed vs. Wild Foods Carcinogens, Pesticides, Parasites and Other Toxins Organics & Genetically Modified & Irradiated NutraSweet, MSG, Artificial Ingredients 3
and Other Offenders Preventing Childhood Obesity and Allergies with Diet Enhancing Athletic Recovery and the Immune Response Protein, Soy, Dairy, Fats & Oils Milk and Diary Foods: Subject for Debate Dairy Substitutes Soy vs. Dairy Meat: Questions and Answers Seafood: Safety, Radioactivity & Farming Processed, Packaged & Snack Foods Beverages: Sugared, Artificial, Natural & Caffeinated Alkaline Diet, Protein, and Calcium Greens, Seaweed and other Superfoods for Super Health Eating Raw Is It for everyone? The Healthiest, Most Nutrient Dense Foods Great, Good and Bad Killer Fats The Truth About Grains, Chocolate and Other Foods Time to Detoxify Recipes for Nutritional Detoxification Calorie Density and Eating Whole Identifying Challenges Meal Planning & Recipes Food Diary Pantry Essentials Cooking Recipes Carnivores vs. Herbivores Putting it all Together! Consulting Component: Effective Counseling Relationship Nutrition Counseling Skills The Counseling Interview Goal Setting Design a Plan of Action Dietary Assessment Energy Determinations, Physical Assessment, Documentation/Charting Strategies to Promote Change Making Behavior Change Last Role of A Nutrition Counselor in Physical Activity Counseling Ending the Counseling Relationship Evaluation Professionalism in the Helping Relationship Group Counseling Lifestyle Management Forms Worksheets & Questionnaires to Document & Assess Counseling Sessions Forms and Checklists for Easy Duplication 4
Added Holistic Nutrition Consultant Certificate Course Features: Pictorial summaries found at the end of each chapter summarize the chapter's main points using corresponding images-ideal for visual learners. A new spotlight on cultural foods has been added to better represent the broadness of ethnic differences, food preferences, and dietary needs among consumers. Completely updated, this course includes the latest research and data on DRIs, healthy fats, organic foods, athletes and supplements, nutrition and cancer, and more. Also discussed are food selection and preparation tips to illuminate the ways in which the concepts of nutrition can be applied to everyday life. Students learn about making healthy food and lifestyle. Concluding each chapter is a listing of pertinent Web sites, encouraging students to look beyond the text for additional, useful information. Requirements for Holistic Nutrition Consultant Certificate: Enroll safe and secure online, mail in enrollment application or phone in your order. Receive and review all your materials. Complete your course assignments. Complete the final exam MAIL which includes 338 multiple choice, true/false. 85% is required to pass your final certification exam. You have up to 6 months to complete your Nutrition & Wellness Consultant Certification course. You may complete your final exam MAIL-IN testing at anytime prior to the 6 months. Holistic Nutrition Consultant Certification Course Price: $794.00 The student will have up to six [6] months to complete this program from the time they receive all materials. They may complete the program in less time than that. You can expect to spend a minimum of 200 hours of reviewing course materials completing the examination. 5