Are all nutritional therapist training courses federally recognized?

No. Certificate courses in nutrition therapy are not federally recognized.

The situation is different for the BSc in Nutritional Counseling, the Master of Science in Life Sciences with a specialization in Food, Nutrition and Health and the MAS (Master of Advanced Studies). It is also possible to take the Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE) in Psychosocial Counseling with a federal diploma following the Nutritional-Psychological Counseling course.

There are also specializations in the field of naturopathy with a specific nutritional theory and therapy (e.g. traditional Chinese medicine or Ayurvedic medicine). These paths also lead to officially recognized qualifications via the Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE) and the acquisition of the Federal Diploma in Naturopathy.