Health Sciences

Online Child and Adolescent Nutrition Consultant Training

DEC - Digital Education Company GmbH
DEC - Digital Education Company GmbH
Program Type
Online Certificate Program
Language
German
Length
3 months
Price Level
$$higher then 150 US$ or equivalent for full course
Method
E-Learning

Program Description

This professional continuing education program prepares aspiring and practicing nutritionists, educators, health professionals, and parents to address the unique dietary needs of children and adolescents. Participants gain comprehensive expertise in age-appropriate nutritional requirements, healthy eating habits, and preventive health strategies for younger age groups. The curriculum emphasizes evidence-based counseling methodologies tailored to developmental stages ranging from early childhood through puberty.

The curriculum encompasses metabolic development, macro- and micronutrient distribution, food preferences, and psychological aspects of eating behavior in children and teenagers. Course modules also investigate modern challenges such as childhood obesity, food intolerances, nutrient deficiencies, school nutrition concepts, and strategies for fostering sustainable dietary awareness within family dynamics. Practical case studies illustrate effective communication techniques when guiding families toward balanced everyday meal planning.

Delivered completely via a digital campus, this self-paced course provides immediate access to structured digital learning materials that can be accessed from any location. Participants progress through digital modules at their own speed over a standard study duration of three months, combining theoretical principles with practical application exercises. Upon successful completion of the coursework, students receive an internationally recognized certificate validating their specialized competence in pediatric and adolescent nutrition counseling.

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About DEC - Digital Education Company GmbH

SAFS & BETA is the training brand of DEC - Digital Education Company GmbH, based in Radolfzell on Lake Constance. Founded in 1988 as an academy for the fitness industry, it trains around 5,000 people a year with 35 lecturers in fitness, group fitness, nutrition, yoga, Pilates and health. Most courses run as self-paced online courses on its e-learning campus, many of them approved by the ZFU; live online and on-site trainings complement them. Graduates receive licenses or certificates in German and English.

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Application Details

This program is open to all learners without specific prerequisites. Enrollment is available directly through the institution's website.

No formal application is needed. Use the link to the program details to enroll directly with DEC - Digital Education Company GmbH: fill in the short enrollment form and pay the fees, and you are enrolled.