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Nutrition Educator | Print |

Nutrition Educator - 350 hours
Classroom- (9 months) or
Distance Learning Format (self-paced, up to 18 months)
Nutrition Educator nutrition class providing students with a deep understanding of holistic nutrition and the benefits of eating whole foods for the prevention of illness and the promotion of optimal health.
Nutrition Educator training provides students with an understanding of how whole food nutrition contributes to the prevention of illness and the promotion of optimal health. Students learn to conduct in-depth diet and lifestyle evaluations and to advise individuals on plant-based Eating For Health food plans customized to each individual’s taste, temperament, and health goals. The fundamentals of whole food nutrition, digestive physiology, metabolism, nutritional biochemistry, and current research are presented. The nutritional terrain covered includes macronutrients, micronutrients, and phytonutrients, based upon current global research and application. Students are trained to work in the community in a wide variety of institutional, school, business, and private practice settings.

You will learn:
  • The Eating for Health model and its relevance in holistic nutrition
  • A bio-individualized approach to diet planning
  • How to use local, seasonal, organic, and unrefined foods, as well as "booster foods" like flax, spirulina, bee pollen, and brewer's yeast, to help people increase and refine their daily nutrient intake
  • About high quality supplements as an adjunct to a nutrient-rich diet
  • The skills of in-depth diet and lifestyle evaluation
  • Effective listening and interviewing techniques
  • To use online nutrition analysis softward to analyze and develop eating plans
  • To understand and evaluate research studies and gather credible information to share with clients
  • To prepare and deliver nutrition presentations
  • Keys to developing a successful nutrition business


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Careers as a Nutrition Educator
Nutrition Educators teach “wellness nutrition” to individuals and groups, helping each person devise an optimized diet plan according to his or her individual condition, context, constitution, and commitment level. Nutrition Educators work in clinics, schools, businesses, health food stores, health clubs, spas, recovery programs, supplement companies, and corporate fitness programs, as well as in private practice.

Class Offerings: Spring and Fall classes meet on mornings, afternoons, evenings, or weekends. Students should plan to spend as much time on homework and individual study as they spend in the classroom.

Required Textbooks and Materials: Students must purchase required textbooks independently. See the Nutrition Educator Materials List for a list of provided materials and independent purchases. The cost of books varies considerably depending on where they are purchased. The Bauman College Online Book Store carries all required books available new and used at a discount, with free shipping on orders over $25.00.

Nutrition Educator Classroom Schedules

Certification
The Nutrition Educator certificate title is valid in California and other states where there are no federal, state or local requirements limiting the practice of nutrition consulting. Contact your local state government to become informed about the laws of the state in which you plan to practice.

CEU Credits
CEU credits for RN’s are available. Bauman College is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 11401, for 150 contact hours for the Nutrition Educator Training Program.

Bauman College quickly expanded my basic knowledge of nutrition and dispelled many of the nutrition myths that keep most of us from experiencing optimal health. By teaching me what's going on behind the scenes within our bodies and how these processes are affected by the foods we eat, Bauman has shown me why nutrition is the key to our well-being.

Stacey Dempsey, N.E.

Nutrition Educator Curriculum

NE 101: Eating For Health™

35 Hours
This topic introduces the scope of practice for a Nutrition Educator who will be teaching individuals, families, and groups about the principles of nutrition and natural health. The primary focus is on identifying the benefits of a whole-food, plant-based Eating For Health™ food plan. The health risks of consuming a Standard American Diet based on commercially raised meat, refined carbohydrates, and poor quality fats are discussed. Students learn how to write behavioral contracts for diet and lifestyle improvement. Health hazards, such as stress, toxicity, trauma, malnutrition, and addictive coping are discussed. A variety of diet programs and philosophies – including the USDA food guide pyramid; high-protein, low-carbohydrate diets; high-complex-carbohydrate regimens; and the raw foods approach – are critiqued and compared to the Eating For Health™ model.

NE 102: Digestive Physiology

35 Hours
The processes of digestion, absorption, and metabolism are systematically presented, including a thorough explanation of the mechanical and chemical breakdown of foods. The anatomy of the digestive tract and the major functions of digestive organs are described. The metabolism of protein, carbohydrates, and fats is covered in depth, including the hormonal influences for each. The mechanism of how different foods raise and lower blood glucose levels is discussed in detail.

NE 103: Nutrition Analysis

28 Hours
In this module, students learn to analyze the nutrient content of a variety of whole and refined foods and meal plans. By conducting dietary evaluations, students become familiar with foods that have excellent nutrient density and diversity, and learn to contrast them with the poor-quality "fast foods" so prevalent in our culture. This course includes instruction in online nutrition analysis and the 20-Point Nutrition Check Up.

NE 104: Macronutrients

35 Hours
We begin with an explanation and description of the chemical nature and classification of the three macronutrients: carbohydrates, fats, and protein. Their use in a variety of diets is explored, along with detailed information on forms and functions. Students are instructed to experimentally vary their own intake of these major dietary components and to observe resulting changes in mood, energy, and productivity.

NE 105: Micronutrients

42 Hours
Micronutrients are the vitamins and minerals embedded in the foods we eat that are essential for human growth, maintenance, and repair. In this module, students learn the importance of these substances and how to devise menu plans that feature them prominently. Current findings regarding micronutrient deficiencies and their connection to premature aging, morbidity, and mortality are discussed. An introduction to toxic elements in the diet, such as mercury, lead, cadmium, and arsenic, is provided, including dietary therapies for protection and neutralization.

NE 106: Research and Presentations

21 Hours
In this module, students learn to differentiate between a properly conducted research study and one that has bias or methodology flaws. Print and web sources and research strategies are presented in order to help students gather credible information to share with clients. Students also learn how to conduct a survey and gather data for their final NE project. Instruction includes tips and techniques for preparing and delivering a powerful nutrition presentation.

NE 107: Nutritional Counseling

28 Hours
Specific topics include the art of doing a nutritional intake, using discretion in providing client feedback, establishing rapport with diverse clients, and effectively gathering data to determine a personalized diet plan. Students will practice preparing for a client interview, establishing client goals, and developing a diet plan. Specialized questionnaires and client forms are provided to help students gather information and identify health concerns. Because communication is the key to success in all endeavors, excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills are demonstrated and practiced, including effective listening and interviewing techniques.

NE 108: Weight Management

35 Hours
In this module discussion focuses on weight and fitness issues. The connection between diet, exercise, self-esteem, and social support are presented as essential components of a sound weight management program. Specific program recommendations are offered, including creative mind/ body techniques for dealing with client inertia, resistance, and ambivalence. The condition of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) is examined in depth as a widespread cause of physical, mental, and emotional symptoms related to poor nutrition, low energy, and weight management.

NE 109: Allergy and Immune Support

35 Hours
Allergy is a maladaptive response of the organism to a perceived stressor, which results in tissue sensitivity to toxic chemicals, foods, pollens, molds, microorganisms, or other stimuli. In this module, the Model of the Allergy Cycle is presented, demonstrating the relationship of stress, toxins, trauma, and malnutrition to Type I (acute) and Type II (chronic) allergy patterns. Students learn the role of the immune system in restoring homeostasis and well-being to an organism in crisis. The therapeutic use of specific foods, fresh juices, herbs, broth, and cleansing aids is covered, as well as specific programs for cleaning and healing the organs of elimination.

NE 110: Business Development

21 Hours
This module is a "how-to" course on starting and growing a successful nutrition business. Keys to getting your business off the ground include:

  • Developing excellent communication skills;
  • Being present to serve the client’s stated needs;
  • Being professional at all times;
  • Being process rather than product driven;
  • Following a realistic business and marketing plan;
  • Having an efficient office and accounting system; and
  • Developing a clear niche and pitch for effective marketing of your services.

Community Nutrition Presentations

35 Hours
Students will choose a specific topic based on their special interest, emerging expertise, and professional development. This topic will become the focus for developing original handouts and visuals for a seminar or class series that can be presented in the community upon graduation. With thorough guidance and coaching, students deliver a 45-minute referenced oral presentation to their classmates and instructors. The presentation will include recommendations for specific foods, herbs, and dietary supplements that have been cited in the scientific literature as being useful for the health issue under discussion.

 

ABOUT BAUMAN COLLEGE

Bauman College is a holistic nutrition school that offers nutrition education courses for those who are interested in pursuing careers as a Nutrition Educator, Nutrition Consultant, Natural Chef or finding ways to achieve optimum health by learning more about holistic nutrition via one of our many nutrition courses and hands-on Natural Chef cooking programs.

 
 
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