Nutrition coaches help people build practices that lead to improved health, body composition, and/or performance. This requires that nutrition coaches have a deep understanding of nutrition science, including:

• The chemical makeup of macronutrients (protein, fats, and carbohydrates) and the roles they play in the body

• Vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients (from plants), myconutrients (from fungi), and zoonutrients (from animals)

• Calories, metabolism, and energy balance

• Digestion

• Water, electrolyte balance, and proper hydration

• Energy transfer, fat storage, and muscle gain