What is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP)?
NTP's use a deep foundational and bio-individual approach to functional, holisitc nutrition to balance body chemistry and achieve optimal wellness. NTP's are equipped to support the body's innate ability to heal by addressing the importance of nutrient-dense food, anatomy and physiology, lifestyle choices, culinary wellness, client coaching, and how social and personal components influence health.
What skills and tools does an NTP possess? NTP's are able to:
Conduct an effective interview with clients
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Evaluate Food & Mood journals and make recommendations for beneficial dietary changes as well as key lifestyle areas such as stress management, sleep hygiene, and intentional movement
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Suggest individual foundational supplement recommendations
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Evaluate the Nutritional Assessment Questionnaire (NAQ) and interpret the information to identify balances in the body
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Prepare nutrient-dense foods
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Create recipes and meal plans
"Upon graduation, an NTP received a minimum of 325 curricular hours across topics such as blood sugar regulation, anatomy & physiology, hydration, mineral balancing, and more".
- Nutritional Therapy Association
What guides the Nutritional Therapy Association?
The belief that every individual can tap into their innate intelligence to find the nutrient-dense​, real foods that will support optimal health
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Profound respect for the teachings of the nutritional pioneers​
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Commitment to the concept of bio-individuality ​
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How can an NTP help their clients?
NTP's are trained to use a combination of professional tools to assess the unique needs of each client. One of the most powerful tools used is the Nutritional Assessment Questionnaire (NAQ). The NAQ is a standardized questionnaire that enable the practitioner to analyze a client's symptoms to identify their nutritional needs and prioritize what areas of the body to support. This data empowers practitioners to tailored, bio-individual plans that help clients advance on their personalized path to optimal health and wellness.