Nutrition health programs

The principles found in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans are used to develop non-formal nutrition education services for youth and adults. There are also programs for the elderly that focus on their specific nutritional needs. Our land-grant partners offer these community-based nutrition education programs at the local level.

Participants learn about the guidelines and about ChooseMyPlate. Participants also learn about health risk factors such as obesity and hypertension, and learn to make appropriate nutrition and lifestyle changes. Iron is usually provided together with folic acid and may also be provided as part of multiple micronutrient supplementation. Iodine is usually provided by fortification and can be an infrequent six-monthly oral supplement, if necessary, but it should be part of multiple micronutrients for pregnancy.

Micronutrient fortification is not usually included locally, although it is an important central program, but local monitoring is a coming opportunity, especially of iodized salt testing kits. Supplementary feeding, using external supplies may sometimes be appropriate in emergencies and in conditions of extreme poverty for example, the Bangladesh Integrated Nutrition Program, or BINP , providing to kilo-calories per person per day, but otherwise it is to be avoided as costly, with high opportunity cost, and not very effective; moreover, it can distort programs, which come to be seen largely as a source of free food.

Supplementary feeding, using local supplies can be useful for complementary feeding weaning if carefully organized which requires some resources.

Village community production and processing are useful, if feasible for example, in Zimbabwe , and the system can move to coupon method for example, in Thailand.

Oral rehydration includes highly effective local preparations for dehydration in acute diarrhea, as well as or better than oral rehydration salts. These preparations require counseling of mothers and take a lot of parents' time.

Persistent diarrhea requires other intervention, especially nutritional. Care of children during sickness—especially continued breastfeeding and other foods—needs to be stressed applies also to other illnesses. Deworming requires distribution and dosage supervision of mebendazole every few months, a highly effective nutrition intervention. Distribution methods are an issue. Programmatic Factors Programmatic factors are considered first in terms of the characteristics of the activities—their population coverage and targeting, how much resources are applied per head intensity , and the technologies used.

Coverage, Targeting, Resource Intensity, and Technology Even effective programs improve the health and nutrition only of those they reach, so achieving as complete coverage as possible of those at risk is a major determinant of the effect. Training, Supervision, Incentives, and Remuneration Community-based health and nutrition programs typically involve community workers, who may be entirely part-time volunteers for example, in Honduras and Thailand or may receive some remuneration financially or in kind for example, in India.

Organization Effective, respected, and socially inclusive organization at the community level seems to have been a key feature of the success in launching, expanding, and sustaining CHNPs. Contextual Factors Community-based programs can work usefully, bringing steady progress; whether they do depends on myriad factors relating to the context. Five contextual factors have been suggested as priorities in Asia; Mason and others : women's status and education.

First, investing initially in a favorable context makes sense as does possibly committing resources preferentially to interventions in the more favorable contexts. Supporting policies can address social constraints—such as improving education for women—and relatedly seek to improve human rights. In many cases, human rights may be of overriding importance for health: Farmer has made a compelling case for rethinking health and human rights as a prerequisite for progress and as a responsibility for those working for health, especially of the poor and of the destitute sick.

This investment may be long term and difficult—as in Kerala, India, for instance—but must be seen as integral to the struggle for health Sanders Operationally, this commitment to human rights puts greater responsibility on advocates and investors in health to broaden the dialogue and scope for allocating resources and to avoid committing resources regardless of the prospect of success as influenced by the social and human rights context.

In health and nutrition, as in other areas, adjustment of policies to support the success of interventions would be pragmatic as well as the right thing to do. Second, even if the context is more favorable, genuine political commitment is still essential.

Excessive donor input may inhibit this commitment. Third, it is clear that severe economic stress, political pressure, or both have caused unsustainability Indonesia, Nicaragua, Tanzania, and TINP.

Fourth, if the context is unfavorable, it might be better to work on improving the context than to commit resources to programs that may not succeed—but, of course, success in improving context itself depends on circumstances, notably political commitment. Results Indicators of progress in implementation— process indicators —referring to coverage, intensity, and so on, are shown in table Impact For the examples used here, inferences were drawn from piecing together results either from ad hoc surveys or from program and administrative data; occasionally such inferences were made from the comparison of baseline estimates with midterm or final assessments, but the comparison groups, if any, were imperfectly matched.

The activities of community workers in dealing with treatment and prevention of HIV and AIDS have parallels to malnutrition and would probably include the following items: social support and facilitating access to resources possibly including food aid. Research Needs The question of incentives, training, and support for community workers urgently needs research, both from current experience and with prospective designs.

How are CHNWs selected and to whom do they report for example, community health committees, supervisors employed in the health or other system? What educational background and how much training and retraining—and by what methods—are needed for CHNWs?

What ratios of CHNWs to households are effective or most cost-effective , both as part-time workers volunteer or otherwise and as full-time employees?

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Clear Turn Off Turn On. Support Center Support Center. External link. This holds a ton of weight when it comes to employers. I also am currently in love with their curriculum as it mixes and a lot of habit changing strategies that are incorporated with their nutrition advice. Overall this is the one I would go for if you are planning on starting a second career. I replied on this post because it most closely mirrors what I think I want to accomplish. I am not a personal trainer but love talking to people about excercise and nutrition.

I have a full time job but am exploring a lot of options and it looks like nutrition coaching might fit the best for me. NASM looks like a really good option. If so what is your opinion? I love this therapy as a small solution to stimulate blood flow and to get people moving. I have this vision of starting really small with a few clients to start and then expand into a cryotherapy business offereing nutrition advice as a side or add on business to cryotherapy sessions.

Thank you in advance. I think that could be a really cool Niche to get yourself into. Generally speaking if you want work on the side of training athletes and giving nutrition advice, a nutrition certification such as the ones listed in this article are fine. Keep in mind that you cannot prescribeNutrition plans to help people that have deficiencies or chronic illnesses. This is just for people looking to supplement their personal training advice with nutritional advice for their clients.

I hope this makes sense and helps out. Hey Katy, No I have not heard of this nutrition certification but I will definitely check it out in the near future and possibly do a review on it. Thank you for pointing this out and good luck with your certification studying! Hello Frank, That is very interesting to know and thank you for pointing out this fact.

I will check to make sure and then update this article appropriately. Have a great day. Does accreditation matter? Thank you! Hi Tyler, I am from Australia. A PHD in Pharmacy. Want to be a diet Counsellor. Which of these 5 courses would empower me to practice nutrition advisory service?

Also, are any of these certifications help to get clients? Most of my information comes from which certifications are the best for people in the United States. That being aside, all of these programs are excellent and I think that currently the NASM certification is the best in the business. I currently have a PhD in psychology, and am well-versed in behavior change strategies and motivational interviewing. Some gaps in my knowledge I am looking to fill: the utility of current fitness trends e.

Would any of your top nutrition certification programs check all or at least most of these boxes? I say this for a couple of reasons. The first is because it is the newest certification on the block and has the most up-to-date information. The second is that you need to get recertified every two years as science and nutrition recommendations change as new discoveries are found. This new information in nutrition is constantly added to their online curriculum yet that you can always access once you have purchased the program.

It also requires you to learn this new information and to get recertified by passing the test every two years.

I want to help people eat for health. This is due to the fact that nutrition is still constantly changing science and they want their nutrition certified students to have the most current and up-to-date information possible.

To me fitness and nutrition are hand in hand and love both but nutrition is my main passion. What course would you recommend?

I do believe though that ISSA has a fantastic nutrition certification as well. Great job Tyler. You can also take it anytime whereas at PN it is only offered twice a year. That information is right from ISSA website and they openly admit to it. They actually almost brag about it. Keep up the good work. Hey Don, thanks for the shout out. Yes they have a partnership together. If you get certified with ISSA, you can actually receive the precision nutrition level I certification by paying a small extra fee but not having to do any additional testing.

I do agree, I like how this nutrition certification is open year-round. I do not know why precision nutrition insists on leaving its doors shut for such a long time to new individuals. I guess it does not really matter though, you can always just get ISSA! Hey Thien, Great to hear that you passed the exam.

So stay tuned for this! I am looking to become certified in personal training and sports nutrition. What would be a good certification to look into? A nutrition certification will help in all of the areas that you mentioned in your comment. But I also think for your particular situation you might want to think on the ISSA sports nutrition certification as well. I hope this helped you! Thanks for the information. Couple questions… 1.

How much does the CNC recert cost each year and what are the requirements for getting recertified? All you need to do is pass the exam once again. If you were not already certified as a trainer, I would suggest going with ISSA because the personal training certification and nutrition combination is one hell of a deal.

I hope this helps answer all of your questions! Thanks for the info, all very helpful. What do you think of AFPA holistic nutritionist certification? Or do you recommend another for what I am trying to do once I have my certification? If you are looking to go the holistic vegan root though, you might want to specialize in a certification as such. In terms of personal training certifications, one would never hurt your resume. Exercise and nutrition go hand-in-hand as we all know so you might be able to make some extra money doing just a few personal training sessions a week for nutrition clients that are also interested in the physical fitness side of things.

Thank you for your reply. Haha sorry. I did want to know about Nutraphoria, a nutrition school. I am very interested in AFPA. They offer a program that I think sounds pretty amazing, plus you can get get board certified by AADP when the course is complete. Can you tell me what you think about this? Thank you so much! I want to get the ISSA special though with trainer and nutrition certificate along with the free cpr package.

Nutrition is actually my main goal but getting the personal trainer is good too. It looks like they will guarentee you a job when you finish. I have been on keto for 2 years and have really felt the best I ever have.

My ultimate goal is to start helping my own customers to lose weight through a healthy diet. Hey Jeff, I totally agree that the ISSA nutrition certification and personal training certification combo is a fantastic deal. Even if you are not planning on currently doing any training, it might come in handy in the future.

That being said, I think that the case studies are an excellent way to learn the material and really makes sure that you know your stuff so that you can write nutrition programs for others. The exam is not that difficult overall because it is done online so I would not worry about passing the ISSA. The CNC certification is so new that I do not have any pass and fail rates for this nutrition certification currently.

Honestly, ISSA has one of the highest passing rates for their CPT compared to other certifications that are not done online so I would think the nutrition certification would have a similar high pass rate. I hope this helps answer your question and good luck with all the studying! Hi I read this article on top online nutrition courses but which ones are lifetime certification? Hey Martha, The majority of these certifications are lifetime certifications.

To be honest though, these certifications should require that people get recertified with them every few years. Nutrition is a constantly changing field with new information coming out all the time. You should not want to be giving nutrition advice that is outdated.

Hi, i have been running a Diet consultancy clinic since the past 6 years and had two dietitians in my team but now i feel as an owner i myself should get some certification done so i can also coach people in due course and not completely rely on my team. It all depends on which perks for each one stand out to you.

If you would also like to get certified as a personal trainer or some sort of specialized training such as corrective exercise or group training, the international sports science Association is a fantastic option as they have great combination deals. Hello Erin, This is true. Currently the do not have this deal going on. The PN 1 is opening soon with the discounted price. I have just started a small PT business inside my martial arts school and would like to be able to offer sound nutritional advice.

I do not plan on having online clients though, only in person. Do you recommend one over the other? Hey Shelly, Both certifications are great options. In regards to staying up-to-date with nutrition information, I think NASM is great because it requires you to get recertified every two years as the field of nutrition is constantly changing.

PN1 is a great certification as well, but to be honest I think that the ISSA nutritionist certification is just as good in fact, he uses the same materials And you can get this at a much cheaper price and year-round as well. Hi Tyler, thank for all your info. I have trained privately for apporx 20 yrs. Thanks again!

Hey Kristina, Thanks for dropping by and leaving a comment about your nutrition goals. There are a couple reasons for this. The first is that precision new is only open certain periods of the year.

The ISSA nutritionist certification actually uses the textbook that is written by the creator of precision new. They have a lot of similarities between the two. That being said, the precision Nutrition certification is more similar to the nutritionist certification which is different than the sports nutrition certification. With this third choice you can actually pick up the sports nutrition certification as well.

That way you can get both certifications as well as their well-recognized personal training certification for around the same price. This is been my go to recommendation because economically speaking it is a very good option. What caught my attention is that they offer eligibility to become a board certified nutrition professional through the AFPA.

Would you mind sharing a little information on this please. Hey Oscar, becoming board-certified usually only applies to dietitians.

It is definitely a level of prestige higher than simply getting a certification itself. The aim of these certifications is more for fitness professionals working in the areas of training, health coaching, group exercise and other practices along those lines. If you would like to become a registered dietitian that is also a good goal to have as your level of mastery in the nutrition realm will be at its best.

Hi Tyler, thanks so much for all of the great information. I work a desk job, race in triathlons and started Crossfit a couple of months ago. I really want to get the certification to enhance my personal knowledge. However, I would definitely consider starting a side hustle down the road, but for right now, I want to be my own client. To be honest, becoming your own client first is extremely helpful in gaining knowledge and practicing what you have learned before you go ahead and try to build a client base.

I would only go with the holistic health certification if that is the exact specialty that you want to dive into. If not, I would stick to the regular nutrition certifications. The only reason I think that the ISSA certification negation is better than the precision new is because you get so much more for how much money you spend. You can get to certifications for the same price and they basically use the same study materials.

In regards to NASM, the certified nutrition coach is definitely the newest out of the bunch. On top of that, the National Academy of sports medicine is the most recognizable name in exercise science. What are the draw back of precision nutrition course?

Currently I started this course. If you have already gone with the precision new in level I, you might as well stick with it and go with level II. Because honestly, you will learn a lot of the same stuff from any other nutrition certification as you already have learned with the level I certification. The only reason I recommend other certifications is because of the price difference and additional perks you can receive with other certifications such as the international sports and science Association nutritionist certification.

Which certification would you recommend if I wanted one that tested online? Hey Ahmed, In that case, I definitely recommend the nutritionist certification from the international sports sciences Association. In addition to this, you can also receive they are sports nutrition certification as well as their general personal training certification for a very reasonable price. I am looking into becoming a holistic health coach and starting my own business.

Would my first step be a nutrition certificate in order to get my foot in the door advising people? Or do you recommend a different route? Your response is greatly appreciated. Hello, I would suggest that if you are trying to become a holistic health coach, I would start with a health coach certification as opposed to a nutrition certification.

Although there is some overlap in both nutrition certifications and health coach certifications, it sounds like you are more on the health coach side. Is this accurate? Hey Andrea, This is correct in the fact that the certified nutrition coach is not actually accredited. It is a fairly new certification so this may be the case.

Looking for a nutrition certification as a gymnastics Coach. Hey Corrie, All of these nutrition certifications provide what you are looking for. Either one of these would be a good choice for you to hang credentials on your wall. If you want to hang multiple credentials on your wall though, I suggest going with the international sports science Association as you can get three or practically the price of one certification.

My name is Estela. Can you help me pin point the differences between them? I know that PN has only two enrollment dates a year, which is not a problem for me. Hello Estela, Overall, the certified nutrition course is a more up-to-date newer certification.

In fact I think it is very good. But for that price, and the study materials and information that you receive, I would actually recommend going with the international sports science Association certification instead because the author of their textbook is actually the owner of precision nutrition. On top of that, it is a much cheaper certification.

But if you have your heart set on Precision nutrition, it is still a fantastic certification to get no doubt. Hi there, I would like to do counselling for people struggling with overweight and bad eating habits kids, grown ups My dream job will require nutritionist biochemistry knowledge but also psychology.

I love both subject and I would like to know which online course will be best for me?? Kind Regards, Molly.

Pepe Molly, It looks like you were trying to find a health coach certification. Out of all of these nutrition certifications on this list I would say that the certified nutrition coach from the National Academy of sports medicine is probably your best bet when it comes to a combination between nutritional sciences as well as behavior changing or the psychology of nutrition. At that being said, I also think that the international sports science Association has a fantastic certification as well as additional certifications you contact on in regards to nutrition and behavioral change.

Hey Molly, It looks like you were trying to find a health coach certification. Do you think it would be worth it to go for the CNC? Or would I be learn a lot of the same info? Hey Trinidad, If you already have the fitness nutrition specialist from the National Academy of sports medicine, I think it would be just a small upgrade to get the certified nutrition coach specialization.

A lot of the information is the same although some of it is updated. It depends on how long ago you got the FNS. Tyler thanks for all your valuable comments but it seems like you always refer back to ISSA nutrition course and that you actually have some sort of agreement with them.

Would it be possible for you to provide me with ISSA and Precise nutrition courses outlines to be able to compare at home? I usually recommend these certifications that have the best value to cost ratio. Recently, the international sports and sciences Association has been having a really good deal going on especially if you are looking to get certified as a personal trainer as well.

If the other certifications were the same price this would be a different story. Basically ISSA is very similar information to precision nutrition. The textbook that they use is written by the creator of precision nutrition and a lot of the chapters are almost identical. If two certifications are the similar, I typically recommend the cheaper option. But if you want, you can also Simply charge for your nutrition services alone.

Hi, your Blog was really helpful. Looking on internet about nutrition certification can turn out in a frustrating research. What program will you recommend me? What do you think about the certification at integrative nutrition? Hey Gigi, capital depends on what type of nutrition coaching you want to do in the future. More information can never hurt anyone though. I am confused. In your review you state that it is accredited. Hello, Yes that is correct, the National Academy of sports medicine nutrition coach accreditation is currently not accredited.

I will have to change the information and thanks for pointing that out. Heya Tyler. Your info makes it much clearer. Do you know anything about INN and their course info? I am not too sure, bit also seems more holistic or am i wrong? The top 3 look good and would probably need to go into a bit more detailed info to make a better decision.

Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. Currently I do not know anything about the INN certification or their course information. I will have to check them out to see if they are worth adding to this list or not. I typically leave off holistic nutrition certifications because that is meant for a whole separate article in itself.

I definitely suggest taking a deeper dive into all three of these certifications before making a decision. All of these are good options but they all have different benefits from one another.

Good luck studying become a certified nutrition specialist. Hi Tyler, Great article and very helpful.

I have a question about the ISSA certification. Is it accredited including in Europe? Thanks, Seb. I am not super well versed in the different accreditations in Europe compared to the United States. The best thing I would do is ask the place of employment where you want to work which certifications they accept to see if it is on the list.

Rules and regulations are much different country to country. Hey Tyler, Ur article is really helpful, but yet m confused about courses.. Hello, if you are thinking about working with athletes, I suggest the sports nutrition certification from ISSA. On the other hand, if you just want a good base of nutrition knowledge, I definitely suggest starting with the nutritionist certification. I hope this makes sense and helps you out.

I listened to the audio chapters every morning on my way to school! I am wondering your opinion: You say it is good to have your PT and nutrition from the same company but I notice on alot of these post replys that you recommend NASM. I am from Canada if that makes a difference to your recommendation. I also wanted to know if these courses have any audio series??

Which one would you recommend for myself? Hey Megan, Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. All of these are great questions that you are asking me. In terms of being in Canada, I am more specialized in the certifications here in the United States. Although I do believe that they have a lot of the same requirements up there in Canada.

I only recommend going with the same certifying agency a lot of the times because sometimes there are ties between the two certifications or the way they go about laying out the information is similar.

Sometimes the sense of familiarity can be good while studying. That being said, you can totally jump around to a different certifying agency. All of the certifications listed on this list are very legitimate options. In terms of having an audio study guide, I have not seen any.

Also, I have not created any myself. My next step is to get Nutrition certification so that I can build diets for the clients! What would be your recommendation, and why? I know PN has software after the course, which is easy to operate. My self I am trying to figure out the best ways to build my diet with excel spreadsheet and database, but it takes forever. I know that is not a very easy exam to pass and that super cool that you are now a personal trainer. In terms of which certification for nutrition you should choose, I suggest taking a look at my article on the top nutrition certification options available so that you can make the most informed decision for what you are personally looking for.

I am a certified cycle instructor and hold CA teaching credentials in the fields of Health Science and Culinary. I want to add a certification to my portfolio in order to build my current knowledge in the specific field of nutrition.

Hey Misty, I really like the culinary nutrition idea that you have. A lot of people can learn the ins and outs of macronutrients such as calories, carbohydrates, fats, protein etc. Supercool idea.

They are both relatively new certification so they both have very current nutrition information in them. It really depends on which organization you feel is right for you. I always thought that the CISSN certification was more prestigious than any of the above mentioned certifications.

Hello Philip, This certification is a sports nutrition certification that is designated specifically for athletes. The nutrition certifications on my list are general nutrition certifications for fitness professionals and not necessarily for people trying to design nutrition programs for athletes. When I read the article, it seemed you hesitate between your number one! Thanks, Abi. Hey Abi, If I had to choose just one it would probably be the ISSA nutritionist certification just because you can usually pick it up for a lot cheaper within one of their other packages.

So if all things being equal, the price is the biggest differentiator for myself as well as most of the students that come to my website. I just want to help people with their nutrition choices to help them loose weight and stay healthy. I also don want to take an exam every 2 years.

I am ok taking CE courses which it is great. Which other nutrition certificate course do you recommend? Both of these certifications or great.

In fact, they both followed very similar curriculum as the author of the book for ISSA is actually the owner of precision nutrition. Any suggestions? Will be able to run labs, looking to reverse or slow down degenerative brain disorders with diet, exercise, lifestyle.

Hey Jami, just to let you know, these nutrition certifications on this list or for fitness professionals. You will not be able to diagnose or recommend diets to fix or cure any ailment such as degenerative brain disorders etc.

That being said, all of these certifications target people of all ages and have sections talking about age differences and nutrition. Hey Sindhi, Although you have already gotten certified by the American Council on exercise does not mean that you need to get a nutrition certification from them. In fact, they do not really provide a very good nutrition certification compared to the international sports sciences Association or the National Academy of sports medicine which I find to be much better.

I suggest you go with them. But on the other hand, I want to work abroad of course. Do you think I could get placed well with one of these online courses? Could I really get a well payed job? And read soo much information now that got bit confused. And if yes, what do you think would be the best online course to do? Hey Lilla, sorry it took me so long to get back to you.

All of December was crazy. So to get it straight, you are looking to come to the United States to work in nutrition and not necessarily over there in Hungary. Most of the certifications that I talk about on my website are meant for people generally in the United States, Canada and some parts of Europe. Hey Tyler — great info, thank you! Would really appreciate your input with my situation.

Tips, tricks recipes etc. My blog. The AFPA seemed most geared towards weight loss so I was leaning that way, but I guess I also wanted to see if you thought in general if you thought it was a good use of my time and resources?

Sorry for such a long note! Happy holidays! Hello Frank, it is fantastic to hear that you have lost so much weight. That is in incredible feats and I congratulate you for all of the success you have had. In terms of a nutrition certification. I think this would be great information to obtain along with all of you practical experience that you have gone through in your weight loss journey.

I think the top two are the nutrition coach from the National Academy of sports medicine and the nutrition certification from the international sports sciences Association.

Hey Tyler, Amazing post, thank you for the information. Are they trustful in the field? And how important is the accreditation at all? What would you recommend to choose?

Is it enough from precision nutrition the knowledge about fitness and nutrition? Hey Rado, precision nutrition and the international sports sciences Association have very similar to aerials when it comes to nutrition. In fact, the textbook that is used for ISSA was actually written by the owner of precision nutrition.

I do agree that the pro-coach software is pretty cool. Most if not all of the touch upon nutrition for adolescents. My questions are which is the best in your opinion? And also would I be able to create meal plans with a nutrition certification?

I found this a very useful article to go through while searching for what would be useful to become a Sports Nutrition Specialist. So, thank you for taking the time to do so. Thanks in advance. All of the attrition certifications that I talk about on this list are general nutrition certifications for fitness professional is meant for people to build a strong nutrition base of information but not necessarily specialize.

I have a whole different article that talks specifically about sports nutrition certifications that I suggest checking out. Nutrition certification. There are so many changes that are going on with new certifications coming out. I still do believe that these are the six best fitness nutrition certifications on the market today.

I have my Nasm, it is more affordable to go that route for nutrition and they have open enrollment. How ever when it come to certifications is one better over the other. Hello Kelly, I think both of them have fantastic nutrition information overall. Both the information and organization for both are highly recognized as being top-tier.

The nutrition certification from the National Academy of sports medicine is a little bit newer though. They also require their nutrition experts to get recertified every two years. This means that they have to retake the exam that has been updated with the most current nutrition information. This is something I respect. Most of these certifications on this list are meant for people that are already fitness professionals such as personal trainers, group exercise instructors, health coaching instructors etc.

Then you become a registered nutritionist and can practice as an actual nutritionist with much less limitations. Hi Tyler, I am trying to buy a course for almost a month now, but waiting for your reply, before purchasing it. Below are some questions:.

Am I allowed to be a Nutrition Coach with one of those certificates? I just completed a degree in Human Kinetics kinesiology but want to increase my knowledge in the area of nutrition. Also, if I have an undergrad degree, which certification would be my best choice? Honestly, if you live in Canada I would definitely ask around to see which certifications are preferred and which ones are accepted.