Nutrition education is limited during chiropractic education, yet most chiropractors discuss the importance of eating a healthy diet with their patients. The purpose of this nutrition course is to provide sound and basic information that will help a chiropractor be better able to communicate with patients about nutrition. The modules were created by two individuals with doctorates in human nutrition and are both registered dietitians nutritionists. Topics included in the course include: carbohydrate, protein, and fat requirements and importance; micronutrient overview e.g., vitamins, minerals; human metabolism; weight management; fitness; and nutrition through the lifestyle.
