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Holisitic Nutrition Certification

Holistic nutritionists are certified according to standards and processes designated by the Holistic Nutrition Credentialing Board, a division of NANP (National Association of Nutrition Professionals). Requirements include approved training, experience, NANP membership and a qualifying examination.

  1. Description

    • Holistic nutrition recognizes the importance of balancing body, mind and spirit for integrative wellness. Practitioners consider each patient's health history, genetic predispositions, current condition and ethnic background to develop an individualized diet and lifestyle plan to promote whole-body health.

    Requirements

    • Holistic nutritionists seeking board certification must possess an associate's or doctoral degree in holistic nutrition, membership in NANP and 500 hours of field experience to be eligible for the qualifying examination. Successful completion of the exam earns applicants board certification.

    Benefits

    • According to the Holistic Nutrition Credentialing Board (HNCB), certification is a valuable business asset that provides nutritionists with improved credibility, quality assurance, professional validation and peer support.

    Process

    • Before taking the certification examination, you must first submit a board exam application. Required documents include a resume, photo, pertinent transcripts, two letters of recommendation and copies of any professional licenses, as well as documents verifying the aforementioned prerequisites (NANP membership, field experience and education).

    Warning

    • The NANP/HNCB charges a non-refundable board exam application fee of $75, and successful candidates must pay an additional $300 examination fee. A score of at least 70 percent is required to pass the exam.

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