Online Certificate in
Functional Family Nutrition
The Online OPEN ENROLLMENT Professional Certificate in Functional Family Nutrition
has been designed to meet the growing demand of allied health/medical
and fitness professionals, Registered Dietitians, and the general public
who would like to obtain the latest roadmap on healthy eating and fit
living. This comprehensive Web-based Certificate program provides an
in-depth examination of contemporary nutrition topics designed to inform
individuals about the latest research on eating attitudes, food and
fitness behaviors, super foods, shopping, and environmental nutrition
issues such as organic and genetically modified foods and eating
earth-friendly.
This program will help allied health/medical
and fitness professionals, families and anyone interested in living
healthier to utilize the latest evidence based resources to attain
overall health improvement. Content and curriculum in each course is
designed to prepare allied health care professionals and Registered
Dietitians to apply their client’s health history toward optimal
nutritional health and well-being. Personal trainers and fitness
professionals will learn fundamental nutrition education so that working
in partnership with Registered Dietitians will maximize results for
their clients. Individual consumers will benefit by learning more about
contemporary nutrition concerns, what foods to include in their daily
diet, and how their relationship with food affects their health.
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Program Fact Sheet.
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Course 1: Smart Nutrition: Healthy Eating for all Generations
Instructor: Melissa Halas-Liang, RD, MA, CDE
This course is based on current and peer reviewed research that will provide health care professionals and nonprofessionals alike an easy to use roadmap for improving eating and fitness habits. In addition, there will be a focus on achieving or maintaining a healthy productive life for individuals and families at all ages. Topics covered will include: exploring genetics, acceptance of body image, eating attitudes, food and fitness behaviors, and environmental and practical tips for making positive and fun dietary and fitness changes. You will learn to use available resources and tools, including reputable free web-based programs to guide you.
Course 2: Advanced Nutrition: Super Foods for the Family
Instructor: Melissa Halas-Liang, RD, MA, CDE
This course unfolds the science and folklore behind super foods, revealing how foods can heal and prevent many of the health problems Americans face. Based on the latest research, this course covers the legitimate effect food has on inflammation, chronic disease, memory loss, Alzheimer’s and cancer, as well as the antibacterial and home remedy properties of super foods. In addition, the latest food and health trends are covered, helping you to sort fact from fiction. By completing this course, you will learn how to shop for food; understand which foods to avoid; the science behind organic foods; and the best super foods to buy on a budget.