Certified Holistic Nutrition Coach (CHNC) Online Course | Sugar Specialization
Taking a nutrition course on how to make healthier food choices can broaden your career opportunities, enhance your resume, and equip you with valuable skills for your current or future profession. You’ll also benefit personally as you apply these concepts to your own well-being.
At the top of this page, you’ll find an overview of the Certified Holistic Nutrition Coach (CHNC) | Sugar Certification or Foundation Course or Foundation Online Course. For more detailed information, review the main content area and navigate the tabs below or in the main content area.
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• Advance your career or enhance your resume.
• Improve your own well-being with lasting confidence.
• Make a meaningful impact in holistic health.
Who is the Course for?
The Certified Holistic Nutrition Coach (CHNC) | Sugar Specialization, or Foundation Course is designed for those who want a flexible, skills-focused certification to enhance their career prospects in holistic nutrition coaching and related fields. Our education is suitable for:
- Late-high school and college students
- Professionals seeking career advancement
- Employers and employees aiming to improve nutrition and fitness in the workplace
- Anyone looking for personal growth and enrichment
- And more!
Uncover the truth about sugar. Learn how to spot hidden sugars and improve your diet.
🚀 Enroll now to reduce sugar and boost your health. This program, along with our 100+ certification and CEU courses, offers complete flexibility—allowing you to learn on your schedule.
☑️ Certified Holistic Nutrition Coach (CHNC) | Sugar Certification Specialization or Foundation Online Course
Most individuals consume more sugar than they should on a daily basis. Restricting your intake of food and drinks with added sugars can help guide you to a healthier lifestyle. To manage your sugar levels, it helps to know just how much sugar there is in the food we eat. But some foods and drinks have a surprising amount of sugar that you may not know about. Discover how much sugar is hiding in your food in this online nutrition certificate course..
☑️ Accredited Online Holistic Nutrition Courses – You Choose
🎯 Choose Your Path
Select from two specialized options below to begin your journey as a Certified Holistic Nutrition Coach (CHNC) or build a strong foundation in reducing sugar for your health.
☑️ Option 1: Certified Holistic Nutrition Coach (CHNC) | Sugar Certification Specialization Online Course
$399 | 30 hours | Up to 30 CECs/CEUs | Downloadable materials | Exam & Certificate | Completion Time (see FAQS)
- Identify hidden sugars in everyday foods and their health impacts.
- Learn to read labels and make more informed dietary choices.
- Gain tools to reduce sugar intake and boost overall energy.
Optional: GCAQ Achievement Recognition Package
Showcase your achievement with a verifiable credential designation and lifetime credentials (no renewal fees).
Go to the GCAQ Achievement Recognition Package tab.
☑️ Option 2: Foundation Sugar – What’s In Your Food Online Course
$79 | 3 hours | 3 CECs/CEUs | Online/PDFs | Exam & Certificate | Completion time (see FAQS)
• Uncover the hidden sugars lurking in everyday foods.
• Learn to read labels and make smarter choices.
• Take control of your sugar intake for better energy and health.
Whether you’re just starting your career, looking to expand your skill set, or interested in fostering well-being for yourself and others, this course is designed to help you achieve your goals. Find course details in the tabs below or in the main content area.
Enroll in the CHNC or Foundation Course today!
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Become a GMP Fitness® Certified Holistic Nutrition Coach (CHNC) | Sugar Certification Specialization
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What GMP Fitness® Certificate do I get upon Successfully Completing the Course and Exam?
Depending on the Course you purchased:
✓ Certified Holistic Nutrition Coach (CHNC) | Sugar Specialization Certification Certificate. (Includes CEUs | CECs).
✓ Foundational Course – Sugar – What’s In Your Food – CEU | CEC Certificate of Completion.
Upon completing a GMP Fitness course and passing the exam, you receive a digital CEU/CEC (Continuing Education Unit/Credit) Certificate, emailed within two days (usually within a day), showcasing your new specialization with applicable credits and the GMP Fitness logo for your portfolio, with optional paid add-ons like the GCAQ Achievement Package for more extensive credentialing.
Key Takeaways on Your Certificate:
- Digital Delivery: Certificates are typically emailed as PDFs.
- CEU/CEC Credits: They show the continuing education credits earned, useful for maintaining other certifications.
- Specialization Focused: The certificate reflects the specific area you studied.
- GCAQ Option: An optional, fee-based GCAQ (College, Career, and Life Readiness) Package offers additional badges and credentials for a stronger career showcase Portfolio Ready: Designed to be added to your professional portfolio, website, or social media.
How do the Holistic Nutrition and Health Online Course Work?
✓ Enroll in the course.
✓ Download the course components.
✓ Complete any online lessons.
✓ Complete the online evaluation.
✓ Take the online final exam.
✓ Receive your Certificate.
✓ Go back to the extra assignments anytime you like and learn more.
For the Coach Course
Enroll in the course.
✓ Currently Within 2 Business Days
course components. are emailed.
What To Do Next
✓ Complete all required course materials.
✓ Complete the online evaluation.
✓ Take the online final exam.
✓ Receive your Certificate.
✓ Go back to the extra assignments anytime you like and learn more.
What Should I Expect for the Sugar Final Exam?
✓ Open-book exam.
✓ No time limit to take.
✓ 20 questions.
✓ Exam included in the price.
✓ No retake fees.
✓ Paper option.
✓ A passing grade is 80%.
✓ The Final Exam is open book.
✓ No Time Limit on the Final Exam
✓ No Final Exam Retake Fees
✓ Paper Exam Option
✓ More Final Exam FAQS.
What are the GMP Fitness® Holistic Nutrition, Health, and Wellness Online Course Advantages?
✓ Mobile and Tablet Optimized
✓ Certificate of Completion
✓ Supplemental Resources
✓ Client Tip Handout
✓ No Extra or Added Fees – Everything is included in the price. “What You Get.”
✓ Study at your own pace—there is no time limit to complete the course. Take all the time you need to study and practice.
✓ Amazing GMP Fitness® support—Our support team is ready when you are.
GMP Fitness® Certified Holistic Nutrition Coach (CHNC) | Sugar Certification and Foundation Online Course Accreditations and Approvals
The GMP Fitness® Holistic Nutrition Coach Certification | Sugar and Foundation Course is fully accredited and approved by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP), as well as recognized by additional industry organizations, including the American Fitness Professionals Association (AFPA), American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians and others. Previously, the course has been recognized by the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy and other organizations.
This accreditation ensures that our curriculum meets high professional standards and qualifies students for professional certification upon completion. The course has also been approved for Continuing Education Credits (CEC) and Continuing Education Units (CEU) by select certifying agencies—click here to view current CEC/CEU approvals.
Enroll now to advance your expertise with trusted, industry-recognized credentials.
- Graduates are eligible to apply to become Board Certified.
- Position yourself as an expert in the growing field of holistic wellness and gain a competitive advantage.
- This course can help you build or expand your own holistic health practice.
- See a full list of our present and past national and international accreditations.
Who is the Certified Holistic Nutrition Coach (CHNC | Sugar Certification or Foundation Online Course for?
Everyone can learn from this program. The Sugar – What’s In Your Food Holistic Nutrition Online Certificate Course is for anyone wanting to improve and advance their personal and professional growth and knowledge of sugar.
This program is designed for a diverse audience of health experts and professionals, as well as health enthusiasts seeking personal enrichment.
It is suitable for certified health and fitness professionals, personal trainers, group fitness instructors, health educators, wellness program directors, medical exercise specialists, chiropractors and chiropractic assistants, sports coaches, recreational activity instructors, physical therapists, massage therapists, athletic trainers, registered dietitians, occupational therapists, safety experts, teachers (including physical education teachers), registered nurses, certified nurse assistants, naturopaths, herbalists, physicians, osteopaths, and other allied health professionals.
What GMP Fitness® Holistic Online Certificate Course Bundle is Sugar – What’s In Your Food Included in?
Note: This Bundle is for the Coach Course
The Sugar – What’s In Your FoodHolistic Online Certificate Course is included in the GMP Fitness® Nutrition and Healthy Eating Holistic Online Certificate Course Bundle. There are 3 other Courses in this GMP Fitness® Accredited Holistic Online Course Certificate Bundle. The 3 other Online Courses include:
✓ Healthy Herbs – Powerful Benefits
✓ Avocados – All You Need To Know
✓ Additives – Hidden Food Ingredients
Get a Discount – enroll in the GMP Fitness® Nutrition and Healthy Eating Holistic Online Certificate Course Bundle.
GMP Fitness Certified Holistic Nutrition Coach (CHNC) | Sugar Certification and Foundation Course | Accredited & Approved
☑️ Accredited Online Holistic Nutrition Courses – You Choose
Our comprehensive 30-hour MicroCredential Holistic Nutrition Coach Certification Course | Sugar Online Specialization or begin with the concise 3-hour course for essential foundational knowledge.
Both Options
✓ Self-Paced
✓ Student Support
✓ Lesson Plan Steps
✓ Final Exam & Instant Grading
✓ CEU/CEC Certificate of Completion
✓ Related Resource Links
✓ Supplemental External Articles, Videos, Webinars, and/or Podcasts
Bonus Health Handout
✓ Will position you as the expert
✓ Simple shareable information
✓ Ideal for your client sessions
✓ Help achieve health/fitness goals
✓ Visual content to enhance learning
✓ Fun for all skill levels
Over $150 FREE Bonuses
✓ Lifetime—24/7 access
✓ NO fees to take the exam
✓ NO fees for exam retakes
✓ When you complete a course you will be added to the GMP Fitness Loyalty Discount Program
☑️ Option 1: Certified Holistic Nutrition Coach (CHNC) | Sugar Certification Specialization Online Course
What’s Included:
- Comprehensive Micro-Credential Coaching Course
- College, Career, and Life Readiness Skills Development
- Earn up to 30 CECs/CEUs
- Coaching Certificate (With CEUs/CECs)
- Certificate & Badge Career Package Option
Materials Provided
- Download or course emailed
- Course Book
- Success Workbook
- PDFs / Word Docs
The Course Learning Workbook is your essential companion throughout the Certified Holistic Nutrition Coach (CHNC) | Sugar Certification Specialization Online Course.. Designed with practical, step-by-step assignments, it supports your learning journey by offering:
- Lesson Review Questions: Each module features targeted questions to guide your study, reinforce understanding, and help you track your progress.
- Additional Learning Opportunities: Beyond the main content, you’ll find extra assignments and activities that deepen your grasp of key concepts.
- Active Participation: The workbook emphasizes hands-on engagement, making it the most time-intensive part of the course. Active involvement will help you build confidence and prepare thoroughly for your final assessment.
- Real-World Application: Assignments require you to engage with external resources and links, thereby fostering practical skills and enhancing your real-world readiness.
☑️ Option 2: Foundation Sugar – What’s In Your Food (more details) Online Course
✓ 3 CECs/CEUs Certificate
✓ Online / PDFs / Word Docs
✓ Can be completed in a day
✓ College students ONLY: 6 weeks to complete (see FAQS)
Learning Platform
• Some learning is directly on the GMP Fitness Platform, where you’ll engage with interactive online lessons. The knowledge gained here is essential for answering Final Exam questions.
• Some lessons may include external links for additional resources, enriching your learning experience beyond the platform itself. In addition, you’ll use the Course Learning Workbook, which features guiding questions for each lesson. This workbook allows you to actively reinforce your knowledge and check your understanding as you progress.
• By combining engaging online lessons with hands-on workbook activities, you’ll achieve a deeper understanding of the material.
Certified Holistic Coach Professional & Personal Skill Mastery and Growth
Skill Building
- Hard and soft skill development
- Learn to leverage your skills and highlight your expertise
- Differentiate yourself in the job market
- Boost employability
- Skills applicable across professions
Advanced Skill Acquisition Goals
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of advanced concepts and techniques in the chosen skill area.
- Identify and address personal skill gaps through targeted learning strategies.
Set measurable milestones to track progress toward mastery.
Mastery Objectives
- Demonstrate consistent high-level performance in complex or novel situations.
- Integrate theoretical knowledge with practical execution.
Evaluate and refine your techniques based on feedback and outcomes.
Applied Skill Objectives
- Apply your advanced skills to solve real-world problems or projects.
- Collaborate effectively with experts and peers in the field.
- Adapt skills to different contexts and challenges..
Evaluate and refine your techniques based on feedback and outcomes.
Real-World Implementation
- Design and execute a capstone project that showcases advanced abilities.
- Gather and incorporate feedback from real-world feedback.
Assess the impact of your skill application with your accountability partner in personal, business, or community goals.
Flexible Learning
- Self-paced to fit your schedule
- Complete in as little as 3 weeks (2 hours/day suggested)
- College students ONLY: 2 months to complete (see FAQS)
Certificate & Badge Career Package (Certified Holistic Nutrition Coach (CHNC) | Sugar Certification Specialization Online Course – Only-Optional)
- College, Career, and Life Readiness Achievement Recognition Package
- 🏆 Coming Soon: Verifiable certificates and badges (Optional). Go to the GCAQ Achievement Recognition Package TAB.
On Completion You Will Know
• Sugary foods to avoid
• High sugar breakfast cereals
• Daily intake of sugar
• Types of saccharides
• White versus brown sugar
• What is dietary sugar
• Sugar content in popular fruits
• Hidden sugar in food labels
• Monitor your sugar intake
• Easy ways to reduce sugar
• Dangers of sugar & diseases
• Excess sugar & high blood pressure
Everyone – for personal growth or professional development.
The course is for anyone wanting to improve and advance their personal and professional growth and knowledge on nutrition and health.
It is suitable for individuals seeking a career in nutrition and wellness, health enthusiasts seeking personal enrichment, and a wide array of health experts and professionals including certified health and fitness professionals, personal trainers, group fitness instructors, health educators, wellness program directors, medical exercise specialists, nutritionists, dietitians, chiropractors, chiropractic assistants, sports coaches, recreational activity instructors, physical therapists, massage therapists, athletic trainers, registered dietitians, occupational therapists, safety experts, physical education teachers, recreational activity instructors, teachers, registered nurses, certified nurse assistants, naturopaths, herbalists, physicians, osteopaths, and other allied health professionals.
Continuing Education Certificates (CECs/CEUs)
Continuing Education Credits (CECs/CEUs) are for all students. Education Credits (CECs/CEUs) are for all students.
• They can be used to show you have gained a new skill, deepened your knowledge, enhanced your academic capabilities, broadened your learning abilities, and added to your expertise.
• For professional licensure they can be applied as part of a renewal process for your organization.
→ After you pass the final exam and email the required documents a CEU/CEC Certificate will emailed to you within 2 business days, but usually the day you pass the exam.
CECs/CEUs, Accreditations & Certification Board Approvals
Note: Depending on the Course you enrolled in:
🔘 3 CEUs / CECs – these are displayed
🔘 Up to 30 CEUs/CECs — Coach Course
✓ American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)*—3—see the statement below
✓ American Fitness Professionals Association—AFPA—3
✓ British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association—BCRPA—3
✓ International Fitness Professionals Association—IFPA—3
✓ International Tennis Performance Association—ITPA*—3—see the statement below
✓ National Council For Certified Personal Trainers—NCCPT—0.3
✓ National Federation of Professional Trainers—NFPT—0.5
✓ National Strength Professionals Association—NSPA—3
✓ American Senior Fitness Association—SFA—0.3
✓ World Instructor Training Schools—WITS—3
*The ACSM accepts CEC”s if another major fitness organization approves the GMP Fitness® Courses, for example, the ISSA, NASM, etc.), even if ACSM is not listed.
*ITPA (The International Tennis Performance Association)—ITPA members can earn continuing credits for their certifications through GMP Fitness.
✓Students can earn CEUs for this course and all GMP Fitness Courses for the American Naturopathic Medical Certification Board (ANMCB)—3
Special Note
For all other professionals – including (but not limited to) chiropractors, doctors, physical therapists, massage therapists, naturopaths, nurses, teachers, etc., please email info@gmpfitness.com if you are interested in taking this course and receiving CEs. We may be able to offer you a discount on the course (to help offset a potential petition fee) if your organization is not currently approved as a CEC/CEU Provider. We can also assist you in finding out if you can receive CECs/CEUs for your state or organization renewal.
* Military discount 10% off. Please email us for the discount code.
SUPERCHARGE Your Career and Resume With Credential Verification Certificates & Badges
GMP Fitness® Distinguished Achievement Recognition Certification Certificates and Badge Certificates are earned credentials and rewarded recognition. They are an indicator of accomplishment, added skills, and knowledge. They offer a way to share your new skills and abilities. Email info@gmpfitness.com for package details.
Title: GMP Fitness® Certified Holistic Nutrition Coach (CHNC) | Sugar Specialization Certification
GMP Fitness Exam Facts
First, exam instructions are available online.
Furthermore, the exam consists of multiple-choice and true/false questions.
However, you must pass the exam with a score of 80% or higher.
Importantly, there is no time limit to take the exam.
Also, you can save your final exam if you are unable to complete it in one sitting.
Once submitted, you receive immediate grading and exam results.
Finally, there are no fees to take the exam, as it is included in the Free Bonuses.
Recognition—Your Reward For Excellence
Validation of Learning For Credit and Non-Credit
You will receive an electronic version of your Certificate, which can be printed for your records and also redeemed for Hours/CEUs/CECs with your organization or school. The number of credits and hours can be found on your Certificate.
Simple Steps To Get Your Certificate
1. Pass the online final exam.
2. Email all required documents to info@gmpfitness.com.
3. Receive your Hour/CEC/CEU Certificate
4. The Hour/CEC/CEU Certificate will be emailed to you within 2 business days. but usually the day you pass the exam.
More GMP Fitness Course Details
Are all materials included in the course?
Yes. All required materials for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
How long do I have to complete this Online Holistic Nutrition Certificate Course?
The time frame to complete the course is 6 weeks. If you cannot complete the course in 6 weeks please email info@gmpfitness.com. You will have 24/7 access to this course. You are welcome to revisit the materials as many times as you like. The length of time required to complete the course depends on the individual’s dedication and available time to study.
Health (H) Course Prerequisites
There is just one prerequisite to qualify for any of the GMP Fitness® Courses: you need to be a high school junior (homeschooling similar time frame). Keep in mind that these courses are for career and workplace readiness, hard and soft skill building, and professional and personal growth that can be applied to various professions.
Customer Course Support
As part of the GMP Fitness® commitment to customer service, you will receive exceptional customer support. If you have a question after purchasing the course, please email info@gmpfitness.com.
This helped open my eyes to how much sugar is in my food. It was nice seeing numbers/amounts attached to the information. It helped reinforce the need to watch food labels to cut back on sugar consumption. I will continue to monitor what I eat and limit processed foods. I will help teach others the ...Read More
Harmful effects of sugar. Advise to cut sugar.
More knowledge on fueling the body with good things and eliminating the not so great things.How will apply the content of this continuing education course to my work by educating others
Yes, tons of great information!! Share sugar content in common foods and drinks. Obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes can all be helped by just monitoring our sugar intake!!
Greater understanding of the role of sugar. Discussing nutrition with clients.
These classes are well organized, have an abundant amount of information and have great links to other reference materials. This course reinforces my statements when I tell clients to monitor their consumption of sugar and that high fructose corn syrup has replaced sugar in food and it's much worse ...Read More