Online Certificate in Family Nutrition
Approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics/CDR
for 60 CPEUs & ACSM 40 CECs & more
Approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics/CDR
for 60 CPEUs & ACSM 40 CECs & more
The Online OPEN ENROLLMENT Professional Certificate in Family Nutrition has
been
designed to meet the growing demand for Registered Dietitians, DTRs, allied
health/medical and fitness professionals, parents, and the general public who want to
learn to develop healthy food strategies, family support education, and advanced
nutritional planning for moms, children, and the entire family. This Web-based Certificate
program provides an in-depth examination of developing nutritionally fit, fun, and energized
families through foods and proper nutrition! In addition, learn “Healthy Habit Strategies” to
cope with family dynamics and the different environments each member of the family
lives in.
This program is offered in an open enrollment format, meaning you can register at
anytime and once logged in, you have 8 weeks to complete the course(s) you
registered for.
Click here to review a detailed Certificate Program Fact Sheet.
Click here for a list of CECs/CEUs.
designed to meet the growing demand for Registered Dietitians, DTRs, allied
health/medical and fitness professionals, parents, and the general public who want to
learn to develop healthy food strategies, family support education, and advanced
nutritional planning for moms, children, and the entire family. This Web-based Certificate
program provides an in-depth examination of developing nutritionally fit, fun, and energized
families through foods and proper nutrition! In addition, learn “Healthy Habit Strategies” to
cope with family dynamics and the different environments each member of the family
lives in.
This program is offered in an open enrollment format, meaning you can register at
anytime and once logged in, you have 8 weeks to complete the course(s) you
registered for.
Click here to review a detailed Certificate Program Fact Sheet.
Click here for a list of CECs/CEUs.
Certificate Course Descriptions
Course 1: Healthy Moms and Infant Nutrition
Instructor: Rachel Blaine, MPH, RD
Navigating through evidence-based research, this course will explore important nutritional
recommendations for preconception, pregnancy, and infant and toddler feeding. In
addition, it will also address food planning strategies for families (healthy meal and snack
ideas, exercise, and family support) to embrace healthy living and eating post-delivery.
This course will debunk many common myths and provide a basic understanding of the
most current maternal and child nutrition recommendations. Learn why early nutrition is
the key to preventing childhood obesity and obesity later in life, as well as where to find
excellent books and online resources for deeper exploration of topics of interest.
Course 2: Healthy Children Nutrition: At the Home, Work and
External Environments
Instructor: Christen Cooper, MS, RD
This course is designed for professionals and parents concerned and interested in
expanding their nutrition knowledge. Utilizing evidence-based research, explore the role
and impact of three predominant nutrition environments that affect a child’s food choices:
the home, the school, and the external environment. Topics covered include: navigating the
fast food jungle, addressing media and marketing to children, identifying the connection
between nutrition and school performance and behavior, exploring successful parental
feeding behaviors, and general strategies for childhood overweight and obesity prevention.