Frequently Asked Questions

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Keri Glassman, MS, RDN, CDN, is a renowned celebrity nutritionist, healthy cooking expert, and wellness thought-leader. She is the founder and CEO of Nutritious Life and The Nutritious Life Studio, a Today Show Tastemaker, and a contributing editor and advisory board member for Women's Health Magazine. She is the author of four bestselling books, including The New You and Improved Diet and The O2 Diet. She's also regularly featured on national television programs like The Today Show, Good Morning America, and The Rachael Ray Show and is a prolific contributor and commentator for countless other

The Nutritious Life Studio by Keri Glassman is an online education platform. The Become a Nutrition Coach program is its signature nutrition training program consisting of two parts: Foundational Nutrition and Wellness Coach Program and Master Nutrition and Wellness Coach Program. The purpose of the Foundational Nutrition and Wellness Coach Program is to provide nutrition education as a springboard for building a successful career and/or for growing an existing career in the health and wellness industry. With 4 Modules and over 20 Lessons, you'll learn the basics of nutrition science, gain con

A Nutrition Coach, or a Nutrition and Wellness Coach, works with clients on accountability, behavior changes, education, and incorporating healthy habits that will contribute to their overall wellness and nutrition goals. They are their client's biggest motivator, educator, and guide, and they help clients through every step of their journey. A Nutrition and Wellness Coach does not diagnose, prescribe, or directly treat chronic conditions, practice Medical Nutrition Therapy, or create meal plans. They are someone who can truly help clients set—and reach—their health-related and nutrition goals

YES! We are prior-approved (as Self Study) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). All RDNs (Registered Dietitian Nutritionists) who complete the Foundational Nutrition and Wellness Coach Program receive 12 CPEs, and all RDNs who complete the Master Nutrition and Wellness Coach Program receive 50 CPEs (a total of 62 CPEs)! The Nutritious Life Studio is also recognized by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), the Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and

Nutritious Life Studio was created and is taught by one of the world's most renowned and respected registered dietitians, Keri Glassman, MS, RDN, CDN, and our team of dietitians. Learn more about Keri here. We also have a robust network of incredible Guest Experts who teach exclusive classes to our students in their various fields of expertise, and you can download our course catalog to learn more about each of them: Click Here

The Nutritious Life Studio's Become a Nutrition Coach program is for anyone who has a passion for nutrition, health, and wellness and wants to help themselves and others live a more nutritious life! We have students ranging from those interested in simply learning more about nutrition or contemplating a career—or even a side gig!— in wellness, to fitness professionals, chefs and experienced registered dietitians, and everything in between. While a master's degree is great, we know that it's not realistic for everyone. We designed the program both for RDs who are looking for a specific business

The Nutritious Life Studio is an extremely supportive and collaborative environment. From the very first lesson on, accompanying handouts and tools support learning and prepare you to succeed. There are live chats with Keri Glassman and her team throughout the course where she answers your questions directly. As a student you will be invited to join a private forum with fellow students, alumni, and the Nutritious Life team. The forum is an active space for questions, answers, and discussions between participants and the experts. And, you'll have ongoing access!

We definitely understand juggling busy schedules. The course is designed so that you can complete each lesson on your own time. Yep, that could mean PJs on, feet kicked up, with a warm cuppa joe or knocking it out during your corporate lunch hour. After you finish each lesson, you'll download study materials and resources, and take the time you need to let the info soak in. An hour (if you're already super familiar with the subject), a day, a week, a month — it's up to you! Then, you'll take a quiz. In order to progress to the next lesson, you need to pass the quiz to unlock the following less

There are weekly Zoom sessions for you to engage with students and Nutritious Life team members, ask questions and gain support. These live calls include study halls, book club discussions, Q&As, and bonus webinars and are what our community members look forward to most each week! You'll build life-long friendships, find business partners and collaborators, and create your own network of meaningful connections. While we encourage participation, none of these live classes are mandatory.

The Nutritious Life Studio's Become a Nutrition Coach program is the only program of its kind developed by a registered dietitian with more than twenty years of experience counseling clients through every type of health problem. This program marries the latest research and real life experience. The Become a Nutrition Coach program is unique because it provides a blueprint for solving any problem, arming you with solutions and handing you the building blocks to coach clients and/or build a wellness business.

Keri Glassman and her team at Nutritious Life reach beyond a healthful diet and take a whole person approach to health and wellness, both inside and out. Nutritious Life teaches people to listen to their bodies and empowers them with the support and tools they need to create change towards an enriching and balanced life. Really, food is just one piece of the nutrition pie. There are 8 pillars that make up a Nutritious Life that will be discussed during the course. Each one is equally important to personal well being and combined make up the “whole person.”

Yes! 30% of the Foundational Nutrition and Wellness Coach Program and 25% of the Master Nutrition and Wellness Coach Program is dedicated to teaching you how to build and grow your business. We cover everything from how to create and launch a product, to branding, marketing, and selling, to legal and financial considerations, and beyond. Even if you're only interested in using your certification for personal transformation or to help your loved ones, we're confident you'll still get so much out of the business portion of the program. We're thrilled to share with you the experiences we've had i

Yes! Even if you do not want a career entirely in nutrition coaching, your certification can help you in other roles in your life. We have plenty of students who enroll in our course without the intention of ever creating a business, and many who surprise themselves and decide to create one after they graduated because they are so inspired and motivated from what they learned. If you are passionate and committed, you will get the education, motivation, and support you need to live your most Nutritious Life, as well as provide one for those around you. We encourage you to enroll, and remember s

Upon completion and passing of the Foundational Nutrition and Wellness Coach Program you are a Nutritious Life Certified Nutrition and Wellness Coach. Upon completion and passing of the Master Nutrition and Wellness Coach Program, you are a Nutritious Life Master Certified Nutrition and Wellness Coach. Please note each state has different laws regarding the credentials and licenses required for nutrition advice and meal planning. Please check your state's laws before writing meal plans or providing nutritional advice for clients. This program and related materials are intended for general educ

You must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. It's as simple as that, and we encourage all passionate and committed students to enroll!

Upon completion of the Become a Nutrition Coach Master Nutrition and Wellness Coach Program, you become a Nutritious Life Master Certified Nutrition and Wellness Coach. Registered Dietitians: Even after the long hours and hard work you put in to receive your RD credentials you may still desire more career direction. Perhaps you want to learn how to counsel clients on a more personal level or are already privately counseling clients, but struggle on the business side to build your practice and referral bases. You may be new to the field and need to learn how to effectively communicate with clie

RDNs are the experts in the field of nutrition and have a degree in nutrition, dietetics or public health, with a minimum of a bachelor's degree. They've completed an internship, taken a licensing exam and often specialty exams, and are maintaining continuing education hours, similar to a doctor, nurse or other medical professionals. RDNs work everywhere, including hospitals, community settings, food service, health care offices, private practice, and academia. The Nutritious Life team members who teach the nutrition lessons in our course and engage with our community are registered dietitians

The term nutritionist is not regulated, but someone may receive this title depending on which certification program they take. From The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: There is no uniform definition for the title “nutritionist,” and those states that define nutritionist in statutes or regulations define it variantly. Some state licensure boards have enacted legislation that regulates use of the title nutritionist and/or sets specific qualifications for holding the title, often but not uniformly including an advanced degree in nutrition. The Academy believes that all RDs are nutritionists b

This is where your scope of practice comes in! A Nutrition and Wellness Coach does not diagnose, prescribe, or directly treat chronic conditions, practice Medical Nutrition Therapy, or prescribe meal plans. These fall under the scope of practice of a Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN). When it comes to meal plans, we provide you with ready to use meal plans created by RD/RDNs which you CAN use with your clients, as well as food lists and meal planning tools for different health benefits and disease states which you can use to make suggestions to your clients as wel

You'll be able to start coaching clients and building your business before you've even completed the entire program! You'll have the nutrition, coaching, and business knowledge you need, as well as the credential of a Nutritious Life Certified Nutrition and Wellness Coach, upon completion of the first part of the program—the Foundational program—which can be 2 or 3 months from when you begin the course. Many of our students start their business at this point, begin coaching clients, and pay off their tuition before they graduate!

Yes! There are no borders to helping people live more nutritious lives! We have thousands of students and alumni from dozens of countries around the world—one more reason why becoming a Nutritious Life Master Certified Nutrition and Wellness Coach is such an amazing, global experience.

As a graduate, you will be a part of a large and continuously growing network of wellness professionals. The resources you take with you from the course are yours to keep for life. You will receive insider discounts and exclusive access to future webinars, and top-of-the-list access to further one-on-one coaching with Keri and the entire Nutritious Life Team. As a trusted alumnus, you will have the opportunity to write articles for the Webby-nominated Nutritious Life website. You will also receive exclusive invitations to alumni events including the one-of-a-kind Nutritious Life Studio Masterc

The Become a Nutrition Coach Program course tuition is $4,999. We encourage you to join a live workshop to also hear about tuition savings opportunities! We strive to make Nutritious Life Studio as affordable as possible for anyone ready to invest in their education, so you have the option to invest in full or via a payment plan. We offer two different payment plan options through Paypal and Affirm** that help make it easier for you to enroll as soon as you're ready and become part of our community. Simply choose whichever plan is best for you upon checkout. **Payment options through Affirm ar

Students enrolled in the Become a Nutrition Coach program are eligible for a full refund minus a $250 Administrative Fee within 15 days of having access to the course or completion of no more than the first two lessons, whichever comes first.