Membership Categories

The following information applies to the 2008 calendar year.

Professional Member $125

Professional members are those working within the nutrition profession and meet the educational standards appropriate for their role delineation.

Professional—Consultant membership is a privilege that is extended to those who have completed one of the following:

  • graduated from a NANP approved post-graduate program
  • graduated from a NANP approved occupational certificate program
  • hold a Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Nutrition or related field of study from an accredited college or university

Professional—Educator membership is a privilege that is extended to those who are graduates of NANP approved nutrition educator programs.

Professional members qualify to become Registered with NANP. Renewal of registration will be required every two (2) years. You must maintain your professional membership in the NANP, professional liability insurance and successfully document 30 continuing education units per registration period.

Registration is a service offered by NANP that is separate from membership. Click here for more info on becoming registered.

Associate Membership $100

Is a privilege that is extended to those who:

  1. Are graduates of an occupational certification program in holistic nutrition and do not meet the educational standards for professional membership.
  2. Hold a nutrition or health-related Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
  3. Are licensed health care professionals whose scope of practice legally includes nutritional counseling and adheres to a natural or holistic model of nutrition (RNs, Chiropractors, Naturopathic Doctors).

Student Membership $75

Is a privilege that is extended to those who are currently a student enrolled in a NANP approved nutrition program. Proof of enrollment is required along with membership application.

Contributing Member $1,000

Contributing members are individuals or organizations contributing a minimum of $1000 per year. Such members are recognized in the NANP newsletter, “The Nutrition Professional’s Journal” and are given a logo link on the NANP website recognizing you as such.