Become a Youth Nutrition Specialist in 6 Months or Less
Inspire Youth To Achieve Optimal Health Long Term
This comprehensive Youth Nutrition Specialist online course is designed for individuals who want to teach active children and teens healthy nutrition habits that will serve them through to adulthood.
For parents, coaches, personal trainers, or nutrition consultants who desire to help children manage an ideal weight and/or seek to improve their young athlete’s energy and athletic performance, the AFPA Youth Nutrition Specialist course will assist you in helping your child reach their wellness goals.
What Can I Do as a Youth Nutrition Specialist?
You play a significant part in the life of a growing athlete. That’s why you need to learn proven nutritional strategies for maximizing health excellence and athletic development in youth.
The optimum way for your young clients and athletes to feel their best is to develop an energizing, performance-enhancing nutrition plan, tailored to their body’s specific composition.
As a Youth Nutrition Specialist, you will be able to:
- Advise and present a balanced nutritional strategy based on the child’s energy requirements that leads to optimal health and performance
- Offer nutritional plans for specific weight maintenance goals, weight loss or weight gain goals, and athletic or sports events and training
- Recognize optimal dietary habits of children and adolescents that can, and should, be an important part of training for all kids who participate in sports
- Identify alternatives to the standard food plate by providing vegetarian dietary choices for individuals who prefer that option
- Determine and employ adequate and appropriate carbohydrate, fat, and dietary protein intake to enhance not only athletic performance but also to support proper growth and development of the child and adolescent athlete
- Instruct on proper hydration for the exercising child and adolescent athlete to guarantee optimal sports performance and avoidance of adverse health problems
- Identify the most common nutritional supplements taken by youth, how they affect the body, and the potential ergogenic effects and safety concerns for young athletes
Why Choose AFPA?
Join over 130,000 AFPA certified professionals worldwide.With a 30-year legacy of accredited expertise, AFPA is a frontrunner in nutrition and wellness programs. We’re proud to offer the best variety of flexible, affordable, and accessible programs on the market.
Credibility
An AFPA certification backs you with industry-leading credibility that leads to more clients, higher rates, and a greater
Flexibility
Our courses are online and self-paced, so you can fit the training into your schedule. Move through at your own pace in 6 months or less.*
Affordability
We want our programs to be as accessible as possible. We offer flexible payment plans to fit your budget.
Community
Become a part of a community of health, nutrition, and fitness professionals. We’re leading a movement toward global health and wellness.
Whole Person Approach
We understand that each aspect of your health is interconnected. We equip you to address an individual as a whole – from health and nutrition to lifestyle and mindset.
Career Support
We’re here for you even after you get your CECs. We offer tools and support to help you create a career path that fits you and your needs.
What Your Course Includes
This Youth Nutrition course will prepare you to work with youth in establishing healthy eating habits. You’ll leave with the essential skills that you’ll need to begin your journey as a successful Youth Nutrition Specialist.
- All course materials
- 2 course digital textbooks
- Downloadable PDFs
- Study guidelines
- Online final exam
- Bonus materials
- Nutrition, health, and safety for young children resources manual
- Nutritional considerations for performance in young athletes
- Vegetarian diets: Advantages for children
A Look Inside The Curriculum
Develop nutrition programs that enhance youth performance. You’ll learn:
Nutrition for Youths: A Dietary Approach to Lifelong Health Answer
You’ll study how building a diet with fruits, vegetables, healthful grains, and legumes from a young age will help children prefer those foods throughout their lives. You’ll also learn to employ tactics that promote healthy eating. Topics include:
- Major nutrient needs, vitamins and minerals
- Energy needs and body composition considerations
- The importance of proper fluid and hydration
- Consequences of inadequate nutrition
- Dietary supplement considerations for youth
Meal Prep Considerations for Children and Adolescents Answer
Discover how to structure appropriate diets for youth that meet their needs for growth and performance, as well as consider their dietary preferences. Topics include:
- Mainstream diets, vegetarian diets and dieting
- Family meals – preparation, environment, and eating out
- Healing the body with food
- Healthy snacking for success
Understanding The Link Between Nutrition and Youth Athletic Performance Answer
Use science-based approaches to work with children on improving their overall health and athletic development. Topics include:
- The growing athlete: body and brain
- Sports nutrition needs for child and adolescent athletes
- Clinical considerations for the child and adolescent athlete
Special Considerations, Weight Management, and Supplements Answer
Generate a new understanding of special considerations to diet and weight management, as well as which supplements or performance aids are safe and effective for your young client. Topics include:
- Effects of caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol
- Drugs, steroids, and youth
- Vegetarian options for school lunch program
- Safe weight loss and maintenance practices
130000+ students certified
29+ years of excellence in education
30+ certification programs offered
98.9% student satisfaction
“There is definitely a lot of information to take in, but I am enjoying all that I am learning. Excited for what the future holds!”
— Kimberly S., Verified Buyer
Let Customers Speak for Us
FAQ
Is This Program Right For Me? Answer
The Youth Nutrition Specialist Certification Program is perfect for anyone who is:
- Passionate about helping youth improve their physical, mental, social, and emotional development
- A parent who wants to support their child in developing strong healthy habits
- Already an established health professional, such as a personal trainer, and wanting to diversify or expand their health education
Are There Payment Plans? Answer
Absolutely!
Pick the loan that fits your budget and make payments over three, six, or 12 months. Our payment plans offer instant approval and are safe and secure.
Do I Qualify? Answer
To enroll in the Youth Nutrition Certification Program, you must:
- Be at least 18 years of age.
Have a solid understanding of the English language. - Hold a valid Nutrition and Wellness Consultant Certification or similar certification strongly recommended
Exam Requirements:
- You need a minimum final exam grade of 85% to pass.
A $75.00 retest fee will apply.
After successful completion, you will earn the title of “Certified Youth Nutrition Specialist” on your certificate.
