Functional Nutrition: Career information

Career overview

According to the NANP, here is the Nutrition Professionals Scope of Practice and Standard of Care.

Certification and licensure

To learn more about national certification through NANP, please visit the Holistic Nutrition Credentialing Board (HNCB) certification exam.

Occupational risks

Practicing Functional Nutritionists typically work in office spaces, medical or wellness centers. Occupational risks associated with this work may exist depending on the location of employment or work.

Professional associations

The National Association of Nutrition Professionals is the professional organization most closely associated with this program and profession.

Professional association for students

NANP offers a Student membership with unique benefits. Learn more on the NANP student membership webpage.

 

Continue to next section

Due process for violations