The purpose of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding to be able to help clients improve their nutritional habits through personalised coaching. Learners will be able to provide individualised, non-prescriptive, evidence-based advice to clients.
During the qualification learners will cover:
The role of a nutrition coach, including remit of practice and responsibilities.
The process of digestion, absorption and utilisation of nutrients.
The generalisable principles of nutrition.
How to adapt the generalised principles of nutrition for various populations with differing goals and health states.
How to perform an effective consultation.
How to read research in order to objectively assess new information.
The behavioural aspects of nutrition change, including the psychology of behavioural modification.