Evidence-based nutrition certification
Nutrition credentials built on evidence, ethics, and real-world practice.
WBNC sets independent standards for nutrition professionals and maintains a public registry so that every credential can be verified with confidence.
Independent assessment · Public registry · Four specialist pathways
One public standard.
Every certificate is issued with a unique number and a permanent, verifiable registry record.
The institution
An independent standard for nutrition practice
The World Board of Nutrition Certification is an independent standards body for the nutrition profession. We develop competency frameworks, assess candidates against published criteria, and maintain the official registry through which certificates are verified.
- Competency standards developed and reviewed by nutrition scientists and practitioners.
- Applied assessment of judgment, communication, and professional boundaries.
- A permanent public registry that employers and clients can verify at any time.
Certification programs
Four pathways. One evidence-based standard.
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Curriculum preview
A curriculum built around practice, not slogans.
Every WBNC program begins with the same evidence-first foundation, then develops the specialist judgment required for its scope of practice.
Explore the curriculumFoundations of Nutrition Science
Macronutrients, micronutrients, energy metabolism, digestion, and the evidence hierarchy behind responsible practice.
Assessment & Food-First Planning
Dietary assessment, body composition interpretation, nutrient density, meal patterning, and individualized plans.
Behavior Change & Communication
Motivational interviewing, habit design, self-monitoring, adherence, and respectful client communication.
Professional Standards & Referral
Scope of practice, red flags, informed consent, ethics, documentation, and clinical collaboration.
Official registry
Confirm a WBNC credential in seconds.
Every certificate carries a unique number and a permanent registry record. Enter the holder’s full name and certificate number to verify an official certification.
Standards committee
Independent expertise behind every standard.
The WBNC Standards Committee reviews competency frameworks, assessment criteria, and scope-of-practice guidance across all four credentials.
Questions
What candidates ask before they begin.
If your question is not covered here, the certification office is happy to help.
Begin your certification
Build a nutrition credential you can defend.
Choose a specialist pathway, study the evidence, and join a public registry built on professional standards.