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Certificate in Food, Nutrition, and Health

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Food and nutrition have a profound impact on our health and well-being, yet many of us are not aware of what foods to eat, which diets are healthy, and where our food originates. We eat toxic, irradiated, or genetically altered foods and we eat more than we need. How can we change our eating habits and become more conscious of what we eat, why we eat it, how it is prepared, and what consequences our food choices have on our health as well as the health of our planet? This certificate provides an overview of the role of food and nutrition choices on our bodies, our immune systems, our overall well-being, and the health of all sentient beings on an increasingly populated planet.

The outcome of this certificate is for the learner to describe a holistic overview of current food and nutrition issues and their impact on physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and planetary health.

(16 contact hours)

Expiration Date: 06/01/2025

(Next date of course revision)

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American Nurses Credentialing Center

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC was awarded Accreditation with Distinction, the highest recognition awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Accreditation Program.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 14693, for the stated number of contact hours.

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The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

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Certificate in Food, Nutrition, and Health
Course Dates

Online help Learning at your own pace, or facilitated by an instructor

$179.00

Certificate in Food, Nutrition, and Health

10/15/2025 - 12/5/2025
99 Seats Open
11/12/2025 - 1/2/2026
99 Seats Open
12/17/2025 - 2/6/2026
99 Seats Open

Selected Course

Dates: 12/17/2025 - 2/6/2026

Course type: Healthcare Seminars

Times:

Location: Online Campus Map

Contact Hours: 24.0

Other Details

Course Code: HCOV-90520251217

Category: Healthcare Seminars

Contact Hours: 24.0

Format: Online

Schedule Details:

After registering for this course, you can come back to the catalog to register for more courses.

Issues with registering? Please contact us at CERegistration@jccc.edu or call 913-469-2323.

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Nutrition and Health—What's the Connection?

What we eat profoundly affects our health and well-being. Obesity is at epidemic proportions in the United States and throughout the world. Many of us eat more than we require. We eat when we are rushed. We do not understand how various food elements interact, and we are not as knowledgeable as we could be about various diet types and their effects on our health. 

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the role of food and health in human history, as well as explain various elements of nutrition and some of the most common types of diets. 

Nutrition, Stress, and Immune Function

Most individuals enjoy sitting down and eating a delicious meal. Food provides an opportunity to socialize and, if the food is nutritious, it also supports a healthy body and mind. However, if individuals are stressed before, during, or after a meal, the nutrients they eat are not utilized as effectively as when people are relaxed. If stress also causes an individual to eat food that is not nutritious, health issues can result. Nutrition, stress, and the immune system are closely related.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the relationship between food and emotions; explain the stress response; discuss the effects of stress on nutrition and health; define mindful eating and methods of eating mindfully; and examine elements of nutrition that support a healthy immune system.

Obesity in America—A Public Health Epidemic

Millions of adults and children all across the world are overweight or obese. Left unchecked, the effects of this crisis on the world’s health, healthcare costs, and productivity could be catastrophic. In the United States, we are getting more obese every day, many of our children are obese, and our life expectancies are much shorter because of it, despite trying many types of diets, eating less, and moving more.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the extent of obesity in the United States; explain the difference between being overweight and being obese; list the causes of overweight and obesity; examine the health and economic consequences of obesity; and discuss pharmaceutical and surgical options for obese individuals.

Current Issues in Nutrition

Our diet has a profound impact on our health and well-being as well as the health of the environment, yet many of us are not aware of where our food originated or how it was produced. We eat toxic, irradiated, or genetically altered foods, and we eat more than we need. How can we change our eating habits and become more conscious of what we eat, why we eat it, and how it is prepared?

The outcome of this course is for the learner to provide an overview of the types of toxins found in food and to examine the effects of irradiation, genetically altered foods, and food allergies on our health.

Spiritual Nutrition—The Global Consequences of Food Choices

Food is a dynamic force that interacts with our bodies on multiple levels: the physical level, the mental-emotional level, and the energetic or spiritual level. Conscious eating involves an awareness of the eating process from beginning to end, and it includes thinking about how dietary choices affect others. Any food choice that is truly good for an individual’s physical health and well-being will also be good for his/her spiritual well-being. Today’s food landscape is dominated by factory farms and food industry practices that may violate spiritual principles, as well as human and animal rights, and impact the health of the planet. 

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the concept of spiritual, conscious eating, the effects of unconscious eating on the health of humans, animals, and plants, and identify guidelines for individuals who seek to support a lifestyle that includes spiritual nutrition practices. 

Food Labels—Deciphering the Mysteries

An important element of health is the ability to understand what is in the food we eat. Knowing how to read and understand food labels can help individuals make healthier food choices. Many consumers do not fully understand what the labels on their food mean in terms of nutritional value or the way the food was prod

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Certificate in Food, Nutrition, and Health

DATE TIME DAY PRICE AVAILABILITY LOCATION  
10/15/2025 - 12/5/2025 $179.00 99 Seats Open Online Campus Map Register
11/12/2025 - 1/2/2026 $179.00 99 Seats Open Online Campus Map Register
12/17/2025 - 2/6/2026 $179.00 99 Seats Open Online Campus Map Register
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Online help Learning at your own pace, or facilitated by an instructor

$179.00

Certificate in Food, Nutrition, and Health

10/15/2025 - 12/5/2025
99 Seats Open
11/12/2025 - 1/2/2026
99 Seats Open
12/17/2025 - 2/6/2026
99 Seats Open

Selected Course

Dates: 12/17/2025 - 2/6/2026

Course type: Healthcare Seminars

Times:

Location: Online Campus Map

Contact Hours: 24.0

Other Details

Course Code: HCOV-90520251217

Category: Healthcare Seminars

Contact Hours: 24.0

Format: Online

Schedule Details:

After registering for this course, you can come back to the catalog to register for more courses.

Issues with registering? Please contact us at CERegistration@jccc.edu or call 913-469-2323.