Nutrition Manager Program
While dietitians are the “go to” experts in the field of nutrition, Nutrition Managers possess a variety of skills including a well rounded background in fitness, nutrition and healthy eating, as well as the ability to coach patients/clients in achieving total wellness. AASDN Nutrition Managers work directly with an AASDN dietitian allowing them to provide specialized services, including the ability to work with special populations.
Reasons to Become a Nutrition Manager
- Ability to create customized menu plans for both children and adults
- Ability to work with more special populations
- Access to the new Nutrition Manager Locator system
- Annual Nutrition Specialist renewal fee waived for all Nutrition Managers
- Work directly with an AASDN dietitian
- Access to the interactive Nutrition Manager Center. This center makes it possible to work from any computer, tablet, or cell phone. Available interactive documents and programs include:
- Menu plans with drop down lists provide individualized menu planning and save precious time
- Total energy nutrient calculation
- Free continuing education programs
How to Become a Nutrition Manager
Nutrition Managers must possess and maintain the AASDN Nutrition Specialist Certification.
- Click here for details on becoming a Nutrition Specialist
- Already a Nutrition Specialist? Click here to become a Nutrition Manager
Membership Benefits
Nutrition Manager membership includes unlimited email communication with an AASDN dietitian and access to the interactive online Nutrition Manager member center and the new review process. Nutrition Managers work directly with an AASDN dietitian which allows them to provide more specialized services and serve special populations.
Nutrition Manager Benefits Versus Nutrition Specialist Benefits
| Nutrition Specialist | Nutrition Manager | |
| Access to Nutrition Manager Membership Center | √ | |
| Ability to Work With Special Populations | √ | |
| Access to Interactive Menu Plans | √ | |
| Submission of Client Profile to AASDN Dietitian | √ | |
| Access to Marketing Kit | √ | |
| 8-week Group Nutrition Class | √ | |
| Access to Nutrition Specialist Membership Center | √ | √ |
| New Online Caloric Needs Sheet and Calculator | √ | √ |
| Free Continuing Education Courses | √ | √ |
| Resource Center (Home Page) | √ | √ |
| Membership Listing Page | √ | √ |
| Ability to Use AASDN Logo on Documents and Website | √ | √ |
| “In the News” Posts | √ | √ |
| Access to All Documents/Handouts | √ | √ |
| Unlimited Access to AASDN Dietitian (answer questions) | √ | √ |
What Nutrition Managers Have to Say
The Nutrition Manager Program is a win/win situation for myself and for the club where I work. The club has little or no expense, no equipment to buy and requires little space. We have advertised our weight management program to members and placed an ad in our local newspaper. The program has brought in new memberships and has increased personal training revenue. We also have an advantage over other clubs not providing weight management programs. I have asked a co-worker to become a Nutrition Manager Consultant with me so that we can accommodate more clients.
Debbie Nutile, The Finish Line – Novi, MI
I took the Nutrition for Professionals course and was excited to learn of the YMCA program utilizing Nutrition Manager Consultants. We began our program January 24 and by mid April we had increased our income by almost $10,000. Participants in the program are making lifestyle changes and seeing results. Testimonials from members indicate that the program exceeds their expectations and all have made significant lifestyle changes. Dietitian support has been key in our providing such a successful program.
Charles Clute, Rye YMCA – Rye, NY
AASDN has revolutionized the industry through their common-sense approach to healthy eating and lifelong weight management. By basing their curriculum on scientifically sound principals, they dispel many of the myths associated with fad dieting, low-calorie nutrition plans, and quick-fix weight loss programs.
Laurel Lingle, Employee Wellness Coordinator Marion County Public Schools (Ocala Florida)
Completing the Nutrition Specialist program was a very good decision. Not only did I get reasonably priced CEC’s for all of my certifications, but I found a terrific program to take back to my facility. With guidance, we took the Nutrition Manager principles and applied them to a group setting.