Integrating nutrition into practice

Personalized Nutrition Deep Dive

Elevate your practice with the ANA’s comprehensive course, Integrating Nutrition Into Practice: Personalized Nutrition Deep Dive. In today’s dynamic healthcare landscape, understanding the intricate relationship between nutrition and individual health is paramount. This course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with foundational knowledge of personalized nutrition and the skills needed to begin implementing personalized nutrition in practice to meet each client’s or patient’s unique needs.

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Personalized Nutrition Deep Dive

Advanced Practice Module
$ 219
  • Equip healthcare professionals with foundational knowledge of personalized nutrition and the skills needed to begin implementing personalized nutrition in practice to meet each client's or patient's unique needs
  • Clinical Reference Sheets include "Personalized Nutrition Roadmap", "Hormone Status", and "Nutritional Status"
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Become a Certified Personalized Nutrition Practitioner

This module is part of the coursework requirement for the Certified Personalized Nutrition Practitioner credential.

Earn up to 6 CE/CME

The ANA designates this enduring material for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

The BCNS designates this activity for a maximum of 6 Continuing Education credits for Certified Nutrition Specialists.

Presenters

David Perlmutter, MD, FACN, ABIHM

David Perlmutter is a board-certified neurologist and New York Times bestselling author. He serves on the American Nutrition Association’s Scientific Advisory Board and is a distinguished Fellow of the ANA. Dr. Perlmutter received his M.D. degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine where he was awarded the Leonard G. Rowntree Research Award. He serves as a member of the Editorial Board for the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease and has published extensively in peer-reviewed scientific journals including Archives of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and The Journal of Applied Nutrition. In addition, he is a frequent lecturer at symposia sponsored by institutions such as the World Bank and IMF, Columbia University, Scripps Institute, New York University, and Harvard University, and serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Perlmutter has been interviewed on many nationally syndicated television programs and is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Humanitarian of the Year Award of the ANA’s American College of Nutrition.

Diana Noland, MPH, RDN, IFMCP

Diana Noland is a recognized functional nutrition practitioners and educator and the owner of Noland Nutrition, an Integrative and Functional Medical Nutrition Therapy private telemedicine practice. In addition to over 45 years of clinical practice, she has served as faculty of the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), developed curriculum for KUMC’s graduate dietetics program, has served as an expert witness, a nutrition consultant, and an author and editor, most recently, co-editor of the Integrative and Functional Medical Nutrition Therapy: Principles and Practices (Springer Nature 2020). She is a recipient of the Dietitians in Functional Medicine (DIFM) Excellence in Clinical Practice Award and the DIFM Lifetime Achievement Award. Diana is an IFM Certified Practitioner.

Hetal Patel, MD, MSHS, CHCQN-PHYADV

Hetal Patel is an expert in advancing healthcare innovation and increasing efficiency within clinical as well as non-clinical settings. Dr. Patel is a practicing Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician and is Physician Healthcare Executive Board Certified in Healthcare Quality and Management with sub-specialty Board Certification as a Physician Advisor. He has held positions in US Naval Aviation Medicine as a Flight Surgeon for the US Navy. In the realm of Emergency Medicine, he has designed and implemented SOPs to improve efficiency of multiple Emergency Departments and improve safety profile of patient care. He is currently pursuing studies in integrative medicine at the George Washington University.

Jessica Titchenal, DCN, MS, CNS, CN

Jessica Titchenal is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, Certified Nutrition Specialist, and certified nutritionist in Washington state. Jessica received her M.S. in Nutrition & Integrative Health and DCN from Maryland University of Integrative Health. She has worked with practitioners seeking to broaden their knowledge of special topics in personalized nutrition and helped individuals transform their health through her practice.

Lara Zakaria, RPh, CNS, IFMCP

Lara Zakaria combines her expertise in pharmacy and training in functional nutrition to design personalized nutrition protocols to optimize patient health outcomes. She is a functional medicine pharmacist, nutritionist, and public health professional based in New York City. She received her BS in pharmacy from Rutgers University and the Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Colorado. She holds an MS in Functional Nutrition from MUIH. She is a Certified Nutrition Specialist, an IFM certified practitioner, certified health coach and member of the board of directors of the Syrian Medical Society.

Victoria Yunez Behm, MS, MTS, CNS, LDN

Victoria Yunez Behm is a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) and Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist. She received her undergraduate degree from Messiah University, MS in Nutrition from MUIH, and MTS from Duke University. Her work centers around how systems, people, and food intersect to create meaning, community well-being, and whole-person health. Victoria has dedicated her career to translating nutrition information for students, professionals, and the public. She brings a unique perspective on nutrition and bioethics to the table, illuminating the effects of inequitable systems on health disparities, access to food, and access to nutrition services and information for vulnerable populations.

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.

ANA hereby grants permission to registrants to share the Client Handouts with their clients, but only in the format provided, you may not add any logos, names, or customization and you must maintain on the Handouts the ANA copyright information and branding.

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.

Certification Requirements
Certification Requirements

To be eligible for the Certified Personalized Nutrition Practitioner (CPNP) credential, candidates must meet each of the following requirements:

1. Education

Degree and Training Requirements

Degree Requirement: The candidate must hold one of the following:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in the field of nutrition, dietetics, or related health science field from a United States regionally accredited college or university, or its foreign equivalent; or
  • Master of Science or doctoral degree in health science or medicine, from a United States regionally accredited college or university, or its foreign equivalent;   

“Regionally accredited” means an institution that was accredited, at the time the degree was awarded, by a regional accreditation body in the United States which is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the United States Department of Education. Degrees from institutions outside the U.S. must be from that country’s equivalent of a regionally accredited U.S. institution and translated. Licenses from countries outside of the U.S. must be translated and have nutrition in legal scope of practice.


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

2.  Examination

The candidate must pass the Certification Examination for Personalized Nutrition Practitioners. 

The Certification Examination for Personalized Nutrition Practitioners is designed to test the knowledge and skills acquired by those who have successfully completed the educational requirements outlined above.  

The CPNP Exam is offered year-round and can be taken once the training is complete.

To apply for the CPNP Exam: https://lms.theana.org/courses/56097

3. Experience

  • State license or certification as a healthcare practitioner in the U.S. with nutrition in legal scope of practice, including MD/DO, DC, ND, NP, PA, APRN, Pharmacists, RDN, or foreign equivalent; and
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.

Accreditation

The American Nutrition Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Nutrition Association designates this enduring material for a maximum of 40 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists designates this activity for a maximum of 40 Continuing Education credits for Certified 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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