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HSX1987X Nutrition for Optimal Health, Wellness, & Sports

Course Description

This nationally recognized Nutrition for Optimal Health, Wellness, and Sports online program has been designed to meet the growing demand of allied health/medical professionals, Registered Dietitians, fitness professionals, personal trainers, and the general public who want to learn about developing individualized nutritional programs for clients, patients, or for personal improvement. This innovative and comprehensive web-based certificate program provides an in-depth examination of contemporary nutritional topics such as meal plan analysis, functional food implementation, antioxidants, public nutrition, sports nutrition, vitamin supplementation, and weight management. 200 hours.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

  • Understand functional food implementation
  • Explore meal plan analysis
  • Learn appropriate behavioral change modifications and dietary approaches for different ages and populations
  • Understand vitamin supplementation and weight management
  • Gain a foundation for wellness nutrition based on current scientific research
  • Understand how to reinforce positive food habits and behaviors
  • Learn how to personalize your own meal plan and/or those of your clients
  • Identify common myths and fallacies concerning diet and athletic performance

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Course Fee: $2,395

To register, or for more information, contact the Division of Extended Learning at 1-800-NAT-UNIV ext. 8600.

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