What skills and knowledge do graduates of a nutrition counseling course acquire?

Courses in nutritional counseling usually teach:

• Medical expertise (if not required)
• Knowledge of sports nutrition
• Knowledge of current and former diets and how they work
• Knowledge of nutritional supplements, functional food and their modes of action
• Creating nutrition plans
• Evaluation, control and adjustment of nutrition plans
• Conducting consultations
• Body fat/water measurement
• Giving lectures and presentations

You can find out more about the skills and abilities of nutritionistshere.