Discover how the right nutrition choices can become a powerful tool for supporting overall wellness and a healthier lifestyle. 

Nutrition 1 explores the role of vitamins, herbs, supplements, and natural approaches backed by both traditional wisdom and modern research. The elements of health are discussed along with recommendations for a multitude of conditions. This course is also a guide to various alternative remedies and therapies.  

Build a deeper understanding of how nutritional strategies can help you make informed decisions about your health. 

What You'll Learn

  • Achieve and maintain health and fitness

  • Dietary planning

  • Nutritional supplements

  • Alternative remedies and therapies

What to Expect

All work is self-paced and on an individual basis. Courses are designed to build upon the student’s accumulated knowledge while also instilling confidence for practical application. Once enrolled in a course, you will have access to all content. You will need the required textbook above to begin your studies. A PDF version of the final exam is available if you prefer to complete your test offline. You will need to submit your answers through this website in order for your test to be graded and the course completed. A grade of 85% is considered passing for each of the open book exams/assignments. 


All programs must be completed within 6 years. The student that does not complete the entire program of study within the time limit may be dropped from active student status and all monies will be lost. Extensions for hardship cases may be applied for in writing. All decisions from the administrative board are final.



Prescription for Nutritional Healing

by Phyllis A. Balch, CNC

An alphabetical encyclopedia of nutritional treatments and therapies for a wide range of common ailments--ranging from cancer to osteoporosis--explains how to use vitamins, herbs, minerals, and other food supplements to promote healing and wellness. Simultaneous. 300,000 first printing.
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This course is required for:

Certified Biblical Nutritionist, Certified Professional Naturopathic Minister, Licensed Professional Naturopathic Minister, Biblical Naturopathic Doctor Option 1, and our PhD of Biblical Naturopathic Sciences programs

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