PMH1822X - Introduction to Behavioral Nutrition and Theory
Course Description
Course Description
This introductory course will provide foundational information about the relationship between nutrition and behavior. Students will explore theories and perspectives of behavioral nutrition and how these theories compare to one another. Some discussion of the application of behavioral health theory will be included in this course as well. This course is highly recommended to take before any subsequent behavioral nutrition continuing education course and is designed for mental health professionals, but can benefit all forms of audiences.
Key Benefits
- 100% online self-paced course
- No prior experience required
- Stackable for academic credit towards a degree when combined with the other five Nutritional Psychology certificate program courses
- No textbooks or other material required
- Offers APA continuing education credit
Learning Modules Include
- Unit 1: Well-Being and Mental Health
- Unit 2: Nutrition’s Role in Mental Health and Well-Being
- Unit 3: Major Theories of Nutritional Psychology
- Unit 4: Applications of Nutritional Psychology in Mental Health and Well-Being
Course Learning Outcomes
- Identify factors that contribute to good mental health and well-being
- Describe the physiology involved in mood, behavior, and emotion
- Explain the role of nutrition in mental health and well-being
- Define major theories of behavioral nutrition and nutritional psychology
- Discuss various applications of nutritional psychological theories
- Explore the impact of malnutrition on mental health and well-being
- Investigate the systems of intra- and interpersonal systems that impact nutritional behavior
- Apply theories of behavioral nutrition and nutritional psychology in creating healthy change
Requirements to Enroll
No applications are needed to enroll. All learners are eligible to enroll in the Introduction to Behavioral Nutrition and Theory course. There are no admissions requirements. It is recommended that learners have a high school diploma or GED.
Estimated Time to Completion
The Introduction to Behavioral Nutrition and Theory course is designed to take 11.5 hours for a student to complete.
Access Time
Learners will have access to their course modules for 90 days from the date of their enrollment.
CEUs and PDUs
- CEUs- 1.15 National University Continuing Education Units
- APAs- 11.5 American Psychological Association Continuing Education Credit Hours
Certificate of Completion
After completion of all course units and earning a 100% class progress, learners will be awarded an official National University Professional and Continuing Education Certificate of Completion.
How to Access My Course
Allow up to 24 hours after enrollment for the course to appear in Brightspace. Follow the steps below:
- Log in to your student portal at westraining.nu.edu
- Click “Login”, then “Student Login”
- Log in using User Name (email address) and Password
- In your PACE student portal, click on “Brightspace LMS” on the left-hand navigation panel.
- Under My Courses, click the course title to get started.
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Nutritional Psychology Certificate : Nutritional Psychology Certificate