Q: I already have dual-training in nutrition and psychology. Can NP 110 provide me with anything new?
A: NP 110 lays the foundation for a field that examines the connection between diet and psychological and mental health. While individual studies and information on the diet-mental health connection exist, they have not yet been consolidated into a unified structure which allows for the consolidation of research from multiple areas of study, new terms and definitions, unique methods and concepts, and a new way of thinking about the diet-mental health connection.
Q: Are these courses fully online?
A: Yes, all CNP courses are delivered entirely online via the CNP website and can be completed at your convenience. Each course features professionally-illustrated figures, narrated PowerPoints, Lightbulb Moments (concise, evidence-based factoids), and short animated videos to enhance your learning experience. Additionally, NP 120 Part I includes an audio component, allowing you to listen to the course if you prefer auditory learning.
Q: Can I enroll in the courses at any time?
A: Yes, the courses have open enrollment and students can begin at any time.
Q: How much do the courses cost?
A. All CNP courses currently cost $299 USD. This price includes all course content, videos, download kits, knowledge checks, quizzes and the final exam plus a certificate of completion.
Q: Can I use the information contained in this course to assist in diagnosis or interventions within my practice?
A. The information in the Level 100 series cannot be used to inform diagnosis or intervention within clinical practice. Rather, it provides a structure and conceptualization through which we can improve our knowledge of the Diet-Mental Health Relationship. Practical applications will be covered in the NP 200 Level series. More information regarding the Level 200 Certificate will be available in 2025, with the first course projected to launch in June 2025. The Introductory Certificate in Nutritional Psychology is a prerequisite for courses within the NP 200 advanced certificate.
Q: How do these courses provide post-doctoral education in psychology?
A: Currently, psychologists have little to no formal education or training in the evidence base illustrating the interconnections between diet and psychological functioning, processes, and experience. However, this topic is highly relevant to the education of psychologists and the practice of psychology because it provides psychologists with the evidence base, concepts, and language used to describe the diet-mental health relationship. Those having completed a doctoral program in psychology will benefit from learning about the evidence-based interconnections between diet and its influence on the human experience. The terms and conceptualization presented in this course are novel and useful, providing a common language by which psychologists can communicate regarding the diet-mental health relationship (DMHR). For these reasons, we believe that those having completed a doctoral program in psychology will benefit from this course.
Q: Is nutritional psychology published in peer-reviewed literature?
A: Yes, a brief description of nutritional psychology is published in: Elsner, F., Matthiessen, L. E., Średnicka-Tober, D., Marx, W., O'Neil, A., Welch, A. A., Hayhoe, R. P., Higgs, S., van Vliet, M., Morphew-Lu, E., Kazimierczak, R., Góralska-Walczak, R., Kopczyńska, K., Steenbuch Krabbe Bruun, T., Rosane, B. P., Gjedsted Bügel, S., & Strassner, C. (2022). Identifying future study designs for mental health and social wellbeing associated with diets of a cohort living in eco-regions: Findings from the INSUM expert workshop. International journal of environmental research and public health, 20(1), 669. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20010669
Q: Who do I communicate with if I have additional questions while I'm enrolled in the course?
A: You can communicate with your course instructors directly through the messaging platform within the course.
Q: What if I have an issue with the course that the instructor is not addressing to my satisfaction?
A: Once you enroll in the course, you will have access to the Learner Conflict Resolution Procedure, which provide instructions for handling disputes.
Q: Do you offer a military discount?
A: Yes. Veterans and active service members are eligible to receive a 10% discount on NP 110. Please write to us at contact@nutritional-psychology.org with your request and an image of your military ID or other verifying document. You may also apply for CNP Course Scholarships during the two open submission periods each year.
Q: I am a dietitican/nurse/etc. and I would love for this course to be approved by my accrediting organization. Is this possible?
A: We are happy to consider becoming an approved provider for continuing education credits within your chosen profession. Please contact us at contact@nutritional-psychology.org with the name of your accrediting organization and a link to their CE Provider application.
Q: How do I reference nutritional psychology courses on my resume/CV?
A: Course Title: The full name of the course (i.e., NP 110: Introduction to Nutritional Psychology Methods, etc.)
Institution: The Center for Nutritional Psychology
Completion Date: The month and year you completed the course
Relevant Details: Any certifications earned (none in this case), skills acquired, or other pertinent information
*Example* NP 150 Part 1: Mechanisms in the Diet-Mental Health Relationship (DMHR). The Center for Nutritional Psychology. Completed 2024. Provided Introductory language and methodology in Nutritional Psychology and is part of the Introductory Certificate in Nutritional Psychology (NP 100 Series).
