Specialty Program

Nutritional Genomics Training & Certification Program

The main objective of the Nutritional Genomics program is to provide clinicians (nutritionists and other healthcare providers) with foundational knowledge of the science that supports the application of nutritional genomics as a tool in the development of personalized nutrition intervention plans.

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Nutritional Genomics Training Program

$ 1045
  • Evaluate the clinical utility of genetic variations based on quality of scientific evidence
  • Understand the importance of integrating genomic data with other assessment tools to create personalized intervention plans
  • Explain the basic types of genetic variants and potential clinical consequences
  • Understand basic concepts of genomic science in order to distinguish clinically relevant genetic variations for which sufficient research and assessment tools currently exist from those variations for which it is lacking
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Become a Certified Nutritional Genomics Specialist

This module is part of the coursework requirement for the Certified Nutritional Genomics Specialist credential.

Learn & Earn

Build the confidence of working in a collaborative healthcare environment to address nutritional genomics questions and issues of the patient.

Online Learning with Multimedia Format

-A concise, actionable learning format that is self-paced and 100% online.
-Video presentations, PowerPoint presentations, articles, text + reference documents bring the field of nutritional genomics to life.

Earn up to 48 CE/CME

Earn up to 48 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™, 47.8 Continuing Professional Education Units (CPEUs) for Registered Dietitians (RDs) + Registered Dietetic Technicians (DTRs) or 48 CE credits for CNSs

Curriculum Overview

Module I: Introduction to Genetics and Genomics

  • Unit 1: DNA and Genes
  • Unit 2: Introduction to Genetics
  • Unit 3: Regulation of Gene Expression, Part I
  • Unit 4: Regulation of Gene Expression, Part II
  • Unit 5: Introduction to Clinically Important DNA Variations
  • Unit 6: Research in Genetics and Genomics

Modules II: Introduction to the Practice Landscape of Nutritional Genomics

  • Unit 1: Definitions and Key Concepts
  • Unit 2: Genomic Assessment: Integrating Laboratory Testing
  • Unit 3: Genomic Assessment: Tools, Technologies and Services for Nutrigenomics Testing
  • Unit 4: Benefits, Limitations & Social Challenges of Nutritional Genomics in Practice

Module III: Nutritional Genomics: Responses to Macronutrients & Dietary Patterns

  • Unit 1: Dietary Fats
  • Unit 2: Dietary Protein
  • Unit 3: Dietary Carbohydrates
  • Unit 4: Gene-dietary pattern interactions

Module IV: Nutritional Genomics: Responses to Micronutrients & Food Bioactives

  • Unit 1: Genetic Variation and Fat Soluble Vitamins
  • Unit 2: Genetic Variation and Water-soluble Vitamins
  • Unit 3: Genetic Variation and Minerals
  • Unit 4: Genetic Variation and Food Bioactives & Xenobiotics

Module V: Nutritional Genomics: Impact of Genetic Variants on Food Intake, Fitness & Sleep, and Behavior Modification

  • Unit 1: Taste Perception, Food Preferences & Eating Behaviors
  • Unit 2: Fitness & Sleep
  • Unit 3: Behavior Modification
  • Comprehensive Case Study
Certification Requirements

There are three eligibility requirements to earn the CNGS: Education, Examination, and Experience.

1. Education
Degree Requirement: The candidate must hold one of the following:
Masters of Science degree in the field of nutrition or dietetics from a United States regionally accredited college or university, or it's foreign equivalent; or
Doctoral degree in the field of nutrition, dietetics, related health science or medicine, from a United States regionally accredited college or university, or its foreign equivalent; or
Bachelor's degree in the field of nutrition or dietetics with a current RD/RDN license

Training Requirement: All candidates must have completed all five modules of the American Nutrition Association (ANA) Nutritional Genomics Training Program. Please do not apply to sit for the exam until you have completed the training program.

2. Examination
The candidate must achieve a passing score of 75% or higher on the Certification Examination for Nutritional Genomics Specialists. The exam is offered online once the training is completed.

The Certification Examination for Nutritional Genomics Specialists is designed to test the knowledge and skills acquired by those who have successfully completed the educational requirements outlined above. The examination contains 60 multiple-choice, single answer questions. Candidates have 90 minutes to complete the exam. No exceptions. It is a closed-book exam, no study materials may be used.

The CNGS Certification Fee is $250

3. Experience
Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) credential or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential or licensed/certified as nutritionist/dietitian (LDN, CDN); or

License as a healthcare practitioner in the U.S. with nutrition in legal scope of practice, including MD/DO, DC, ND, NP, PA, RN, PharmD, Doctor of Nursing or foreign equivalent.

Recertification
Each CNGS must recertify their credential every five years. This includes obtaining 30 Continuing Education (CE) credits and documenting them in the CNGS Recertification Application. Applications should then be submitted via the recertification portal for review. There is a $125 recertification fee every five years.

The mandatory recertification process provides the opportunity to demonstrate the retention, reinforcement, and expansion of knowledge and skills pertaining to new advances over the full spectrum of nutritional genomics science and nutrition care.

ANA Specialty Training Program Disclaimer

The American Nutrition Association and the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists, and each of its respective affiliates, directors, officers, and/or agents (collectively, “ANA”) provide this program (the “Program”) solely for the purpose of providing information to participants. The material presented in the Program has been prepared in good faith with the goal of providing accurate and authoritative information regarding the subject matter covered. ANA will endeavor to provide updates and additions to the Program as needed.

The information presented in this Program is not meant to take the place of medical training or intervention. Completion of the Program or any section of it does not confer any practice rights or privileges. Practice rights are based on state licensure laws which vary from state to state and by profession. Participants should familiarize themselves with and abide by the scope of practice regulations as set forth in applicable licensure laws, regulations, and other rules.

ANA makes no representation or warranty of any kind regarding any information, apparatus, product, or process discussed in the Program, and ANA assumes no liability therefore.

WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, THE INFORMATION AND MATERIALS PROVIDED IN THE PROGRAM ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS-IS” BASIS AND MAY INCLUDE ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR OTHER INACCURACIES. THE PARTICIPANT ASSUMES THE SOLE RISK OF MAKING USE AND/OR RELYING ON THE INFORMATION AND MATERIALS PROVIDED IN THE PROGRAM. ANA MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES ABOUT THE SUITABILITY, COMPLETENESS, TIMELINESS, RELIABILITY, LEGALITY, UTILITY, OR ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION AND MATERIALS PROVIDED IN THE PROGRAM. ALL SUCH INFORMATION AND MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

This material is the confidential and proprietary information of the American Nutrition Association and may not be shared with any parties other than those who have registered in the Program. Any reproduction or transmission of all or part of the Program materials, whether by electronic, mechanical, recorded, other means, without prior written consent of the American Nutrition Association shall be an infringement.

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Access to each self-study Program is designated with a specified duration. Participants must complete the Program and view and download materials before the expiration of use. No access to course materials will be available after expiration of the Program. Once a Program is purchased, ANA is unable to issue refunds, credits, or transfers for any Program.

The learner is responsible for meeting all Program prerequisites. Completion of any Program does not entitle the learner to a certification, which involves a separate application process and credential awarded with the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists.

Disclosure

In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, planning committees, moderators, faculty, and all others in control of the educational content of the continuing education activity must disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies that they may have had within the past 24 months. If an individual refuses to disclose financial relationships, they will be disqualified from being a part of the planning and implementation of the activity. Owners and/or employees of an ineligible company with business lines or products relating to the content of the activity will not be permitted to participate in the planning or execution of any accredited program. All listed relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for individuals in control of content have been mitigated.

A complete listing of disclosures for all those involved in developing and influencing the content of this activity is below.

Conflict of Interest (COI) Mitigation

All relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies listed for individuals in control of content have been mitigated using a multi-step process including independent peer review of presentations.

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Faculty
  • Victoria Behm, MS, CNS, LDN, American Nutrition Association
  • Corinne Bush, MS, CNS, American Nutrition Association
  • Ahmed El-Sohemy, PhD, University of Toronto
  • Simon Evans, PMP, PhD, Institute of Systems Biology
  • Bibiana Garcia-Bailo, PhD, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences
  • Katie Hansen, PhD, University of Texas
  • Dana Reed, MS, CNS, CDN, American Nutrition Association
  • Kim Ross, DCN(c), MS, MBA, CNS, CDN, LDN, IFMCP, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences
  • Jessica Titchenal, DCN(c), MS, CNS, CN, Maryland University of Integrative Health