AFPA Health and Fitness Blog

Editor's Note: This post was published in November 2019 and has recently been updated and revised for accuracy and comprehensiveness. 

Although nutrition-related career titles may sound similar, they can be very different when it comes to educational requirements, job duties, and typical workplaces. 

The two most common designations in the field are certified nutritionist and registered dietician. There are some obvious points of overlap, such as providing advice on food and nutrition, but in other ways, each is a distinct career path. Let's look at certified nutritionist vs. registered dietitian.

Little to no breathing space between one-to-one sessions. Work, work, work—Mondays through Sundays (Rest days? Nope, never heard of them.)

Yet, despite how overstretched and overwhelmed you feel, your bank account says you’re still a far cry from your ideal income. What now?

With an increasing focus on self-care and preventative health, many people are looking beyond traditional medicine to explore more holistic and integrative approaches to wellness. But what exactly does this mean, and how can it benefit your health and well-being? In this article, we'll take a closer look at what a holistic or integrative approach to health really looks like and the different ways it can help you achieve optimal health from the inside out. 

During the last 29 years, AFPA has certified over 130,000 health, nutrition, and fitness professionals. During AFPA's Student & Community Appreciation Week, we are highlighting some of the impactful work of a few of our graduates.

During the last 29 years, AFPA has certified over 130,000 health, nutrition, and fitness professionals. During AFPA's Student & Community Appreciation Week, we are highlighting some of the impactful work of a few of our graduates.

If you are a health coach or are interested in becoming a coach, you probably know that most health coach training tends to focus on the individual. One-on-one health, nutrition, and fitness coaching is very effective in improving health outcomes,improving client wellness, and, ultimately, making sustainable health behavior changes.

You’ve likely heard the phrase “You can’t out-train a bad diet.” 

As a personal trainer, you know that both physical activity and healthy eating habits contribute to long-term health outcomes. To help your clients fully reach their goals you need to address fitness, lifestyle, and nutrition.

You can choose from a wide variety of programs to become a health and wellness coach. These vary from structured college-level programs to online self-paced courses.

If you are looking to make a change and try a new career guiding others toward healthier living, it is possible to complete a program in six months. How? Read on to learn more.

What is on the horizon in 2023 for the health and wellness industries?