
NUTRITION WELLNESS COACH
The best six doctors anywhere and no one can deny it are sunshine, water, rest, air, exercise and diet.” ~Wayne Fields
SIAHT Nutritional Science Program allows graduates to work as a nutritional aide in the field of healthcare, hospitals,nursing homes or work directly with clients as a nutritional coach. Students in Nutritional Science program are required to complete a written “company wellness program” as a part of
their thesis requirement to graduate. The students are eligible to sit for the National Association for Fitness Certification (NAFC) Nutrition/Wellness Coach Certification.
The curriculum consists of the following courses:
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Anatomy and Physiology
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Principles of Nutritional Science
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Nutrition Health and Disease I
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Nutrition Health and Disease II
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Principles of Nutritional Assessment
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Nutrition and Community
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Nutritional Science Project
Out of state students also are able to give the NAFC exam. The tuition is also the same as for students from the state of Illinois.