Membership Categories

The following information applies to the 2010 calendar year.

Professional Member $225/ $395 for two years

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

Professional 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 Bachelor’s, Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Nutrition or related field of study from an accredited college or university
    • Are board certified by the American College of Nutrition or the Clinical Nutrition Certification Board, or by the American Dietetic Association, or comparable board certification in nutrition
    • Are licensed health care professionals whose scope of practice legally includes nutritional counseling and adheres to a natural or holistic model of nutrition (for example: Chiropractors, Nurses, Medical Doctors, Naturopathic Doctors).

Associate Membership $175/ $295 for two years

Is a privilege that is extended to those who:

    • Are graduates of an occupational certification program in holistic nutrition and do not meet the educational standards for Associate Professional membership
    • Are health care professionals who use nutrition and natural food as a primary focus of their clinical or educational practice, but whose scope of practice does not legally include nutritional counseling (for example: Massage Therapists, Psychologists, Fitness Trainers, Personal Coaches.
     

Student Membership $95/ $170 for two years

Is a privilege that is extended to those who are currently a student enrolled in a NANP-approved nutrition program or in a nutrition program at an accredited college or university.  Proof of enrollment is required along with membership application.

Please Note:

NANP Registration has been discontinued in favor of providing a more rigorous credentialling process for Holistic Nutrition professionals.

HNCB Eligibility Requirements