There are many nutrition certifications to choose from. Read our reviews to decide which one is right for you.
List of programs reviewed, in alphabetical order:
- ACE Fitness Nutrition Specialist
- AFPA Nutrition
- CISSN
- ISSA Nutrition
- NASM Nutrition
- NESTA Fitness Nutrition Coach
- Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coaching
Also use the comparison chart:
| Prerequisites | Subject Matter | Offered 100% Online | Start Anytime | Price | Re-Certification / Membership Fee | |
| ACE | Current NCCA-accredited certification or an equivalent professional credential. |
Nutrition, Behavior Change |
Yes | Yes | $599 | N/A |
| AFPA | None | Nutrition, Counseling | Yes | Yes | $798 | $85 |
| CISSN | 4-year undergraduate college degree | Sports Nutrition, Supplementation | Yes | Yes | $790 | $149 |
| ISSA | None | Nutrition, Nutrition Coaching | Yes | Yes | $799 | $ |
| NASM | None | Nutrition Science | Yes | Yes | $499 | N/A |
| NESTA | None | Nutrition | Yes | Yes | $297 | None |
| Precision Nutrition | None | Nutrition Science, Change Psychology | Yes | No | $999 | None |