There are several organizations in the United States that offer certification programs to nutritionists and nutritional consultants. One such organization is the American Association of Nutritional Consultants (AANC).

    The purpose of certification is to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public by promoting high standards and professional competence of persons practicing in the profession of nutritional counseling. This serves to inform the practitioner’s patients and potential patients that the practitioner has met professional requirements through stringent studies and examinations in addition to, and beyond, normal academic studies and/or professional experience.

    Candidates for certification are required to complete a series of seven comprehensive tests that demonstrate proficiency in the areas of General and Applied Nutrition, and in Practice Management. Candidates are required to make a score of 80 or above on all seven exams before they are eligible for certification. Upon successful completion of the examination, qualified candidates receive their certificate, which designates them as Certified Nutritional Consultants (CNC) by the American Association of Nutritional Consultants.

    We are happy to have Mel McDonald, ND on staff as our Certified Nutritional Consultants (CNC).  He is available for nutritional consultations on an individual basis and he instructs our diet classes for Insulin Resistance.

    Please call  706.769.0720 for further information.