Plant Based Nutrition - Certificate of Achievement

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Program Code: CHZ.35530

This certificate is designed to be a two-semester, fully online program through which students will learn the difference between vegan and plant-based nutrition, the impact it has on one's health, the environment, the economy, and how one can transition into a plant-based/vegan lifestyle. This program also explores a variety of diets, and the facts, myths, and research, currently available for each. Finally, this program or individual courses included in the program would increase the body of nutritional knowledge for Personal Training students and Health Fitness Specialist students.

Fall First Year:

LW 222 - The Science of Nutrition and Exercise Credits: 3
LWT 245 - Introduction to Plant Based/Vegan Nutrition-Lifestyle, Health, and Disease Credits: 3
LWT 246 - Plant Based/Vegan Nutrition and Sustainability Credits: 3

Total Semester Credits: 9

Winter First Year:

LWT 211W - Sports Nutrition Credits: 3
LWT 213W - Vitamins Minerals and Health Credits: 3
LWT 247 - Plant Based/Vegan Food Prepping Credits: 2
LWT 248 - Coaching and Transitioning to Plant Based/Vegan Lifestyle Credits: 3

Total Semester Credits: 11

Total Credits: 20

Notations:

A grade of “C” (2.0) or better is required for LW and LWT courses.
LW 222 is a prerequisite for LWT 213W . If taking in same semester LW 222 can be taken if the first 7.5 weeks and LWT 213W in the second.