{"product_id":"nasm-certified-nutrition-coach-and-weight-loss-specialist-vouchers-included","title":"NASM Certified Nutrition Coach + Weight Loss Specialist (CNC, WLS) (Vouchers Included)","description":"\u003cp class=\"course-intro\"\u003eThis comprehensive course bundle will teach you how to incorporate nutrition coaching, behavior change, and weight loss into your fitness instruction. Upon successful completion of the certification exams, you will become a NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC) and obtain your Weight Loss Specialization (WLS).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"course-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e160 course hrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode GES1042\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen enrollment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf paced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cnav class=\"course-nav\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNutrition plays a key role in almost every aspect of the health and fitness industry. Beyond fitness instruction, many clients want to pick up healthy eating patterns and make long-term behavior changes. Completing this nutrition course and successfully passing the certification exam will make you a NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC). This industry-recognized certification proves that you understand nutritional science and behavior change strategies and can effectively coach clients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will master the art of program design addressing an array of behavior change goals, learn how to create unique programs designed for specific client needs, and become an expert on avoiding weight loss obstacles. You will also learn to help clients anticipate and avoid the plateaus that come with weight loss and have the ability to explain diet cycles and the effects of dieting. This course also holds relevance within the health and fitness industry, particularly weight loss, as this is a serious subject that affects many people on a day-to-day basis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon successfully completing this course and passing the exam, you will achieve your NASM-WLS—providing you with skills necessary to assist clients with their weight loss goals, develop behavior change strategies, and coach clients within the modern fitness world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course offers enrollment with vouchers to complete the NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC) and Weight Loss Specialization (WLS) online exams. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the exam upon eligibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you will learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFoundational principles of nutrition science, including metabolism, macronutrients, micronutrients, hydration, alcohol, and nutrient timing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow culture, age, geographic region, and socioeconomic status influence dietary eating patterns\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTo customize a communication and coaching approach to fit your client's profile\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTo conduct a comprehensive client assessment and body composition testing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTo explain the mechanisms and science behind trending diets and weight loss\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the obesity epidemic, client assessments, and the weight loss 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