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Certified Nutrition Specialist — CNS

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Description

The Certified Nutrition Specialist® credential (CNS) is the most advanced certification for personalized nutrition practitioners. Certified Nutrition Specialists practice science-based personalized nutrition therapy to power people to health. They are spearheading the transformation from population-based to personalized nutrition, and from disease care to authentic health care.

Certifying Organization

Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists

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Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? Yes
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 5 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

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Duration
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App fee
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Suggested because Certified Nutrition Specialist applies to Dietitians and Nutritionists. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.

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