Syllabus

Syllabus

Functional Nutrition
Program
 Your Functional Nutrition
Program Syllabus

Welcome to mindbodygreen's Functional Nutrition Program.

This syllabus offers a general overview of what each section
of the program will entail, in the order you will experience
them. A few things to note about progressing through the
modules:

• We recommend downloading the study guide from each

module before you begin watching the videos, so that you
can follow along and take your own notes on the content.

• While you only need to answer one of the writing

assignment questions to move on to the next module, we
highly recommend answering all of questions to further
solidify your knowledge, and then save them in your notes
or in a journal.

• The first six modules are foundational, and if you’ve already

completed any nutrition training, you may move through
these modules more quickly than others. Module seven will
take significantly more time, so please plan accordingly!

As always, if you have any questions, feel free to send a note

to [email protected].

Functional Nutrition Training Syllabus 2

 Module 1

Overall Philosophy At our core, we believe in using food as medicine. We believe

food should be functional, or as Hippocrates said, “let food
Food As Medicine
be thy medicine, and thy medicine be food.” It should fight
inflammation, make skin glow, balance hormones, heal the
gut, and more. In this brief module, Kelly will dive a little
deeper into this philosophy—the philosophy that food is a
pathway to optimal health and wellbeing.

Video Lessons (1 Session)

1: Overall Philosophy
Writing Assignment

Functional Nutrition Training Syllabus 3

 Module 2

How To Stock A Kelly explains the basics of building a healthy, organic, and
Healthy Kitchen sustainable kitchen at home. From sourcing high-quality and
nutrient-dense ingredients, to understanding food labels, to
Preparing Your Home
stocking a healthy pantry and refrigerator, this module is a
For Optimal Nutrition practical guide to clean shopping and clean eating at home.

Study Guide
Video Lessons (6 Sessions)
1: Introduction To How To Stock A
Healthy Kitchen
2: Buy Local, Organic & In-Season
3: Proteins & Dairy
4: Fats
5: Grains
6: Sugars
Writing Assignment
Quiz

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 Module 3

Sustainability Aside from impacting our health, the choices we make when it
come to the food we eat also directly affect the environment.
Better Food Choices For
In this module, Kelly will discuss some of the biggest issues in
A Better World sustainability today, such as factory farming, GMOs, how you
can make more informed decisions when it comes to what
you eat, and many other ways you can help support the health
of the world you live in.

Study Guide
Video Lessons (12 Sessions)
1: Introduction To Sustainability
2: Why Care About Sustainability
3: Organizations To Know
4: Our Food Choices Matter
5: Factory Farming
6: Industrial Vegetable Farming
7: What A Sustainable Agriculture System Doesn’t
Look Like
8: Aquaculture
9: GMOs
10: Methane
11: Carbon Footprints
12: Best & Worst Food Choices
Writing Assignment
Quiz

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 Module 4

Healthy Cooking In this module, you will learn some healthy cooking
Techniques techniques that will help you maximize the nutritional benefits
of the ingredients you buy. From soaking and sprouting, to
Optimizing The Nutritional sautéing and roasting, to peeling and pitting, you’ll learn how
Value Of Your Meals to unlock the full potential of your healthy ingredients, and
create delicious, nutritious meals.

Study Guide
Video Lessons (9 Sessions)
1: Introduction To Healthy Cooking Techniques
2: Soaking & Sprouting
3: Dehydrating
4: Fermenting
5: Food Combination
6: Traditional Cooking Techniques
7: Chopping, Cubing, Pitting & Peeling
8: Blending & Bowls
9: Sunday Food Prep
Writing Assignment
Quiz

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 Module 5

Popular Diets For many people, “diet” is a four-letter word—but that’s not
the way it should or has to be. In this module, we won’t be
Paleo, Mediterranean, focusing on trendy weight-loss diets. Instead, Kelly will discuss
Gluten-Free & More some of the most prevalent, functional, and all around healthy
approaches to food and eating in health and wellness today.

Study Guide
Video Lessons (10 Sessions)
1: Introduction To Popular Diets
2: Vegetarian
3: Mediterranean
4: Gluten-Free
5: Dairy Free
6: Paleo
7: Whole30
8: Ketogenic
9: Ayurvedic
10: Pregnancy
Writing Assignment
Quiz

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 Module 6

Food Intolerances & Unfortunately for many of us, certain foods (even some
The Elimination Diet “healthy” ones) can have unwanted side effects when we
consume them. In this module, you’ll discover what food
Discovering The Foods intolerances look like, what science has to say about them,
That Hinder Your Health and then explains how to narrow in on the best foods for
every person’s individual system through an elimination diet.

Study Guide
Video Lessons (3 Sessions)
1: Introduction To Food Intolerances &
The Elimination Diet
2: Food Intolerances
3: The Elimination Diet
Writing Assignment
Quiz

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 Module 7

Functional Food This immersive module contains hours of comprehensive

teachings on the most relevant topics in functional nutrition
Healing Through The today, from some of the biggest names in the functional health
Power Of Nutrition space. You’ll cover everything from fighting inflammation, to
improving your thyroid and gut health, to balancing hormones,
to completing a proper detox.

General Healing Diet Study Guide

with Kelly LeVeque Video Lessons (4 Sessions)
1: Introduction To The General Healing Diet
A Baseline Solution
2: Nutritional Deficiencies
3: Blood Sugar
4: Eliminating Toxins
Writing Assignment
Quiz

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 Inflammation with Study Guide
Dr. Vincent Pedre Video Lessons (11 Sessions)
1: Dr. Vincent Pedre
Taming & Repairing The 2: Introduction To Inflammation
Body’s Defense System 3: Leading Diseases Caused By Inflammation
4: Causes Of Chronic Inflammation
5: Signs Of Inflammation
6: Inflammation & Food
7: Inflammation & Essential Fatty Acid Ratio
8: Foods That Increase Inflammation
9: Foods That Fight Inflammation
10: Inflammation & Ketogenic Diets
11: The Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyle
Writing Assignment
Quiz

Gut Health with Study Guide

Dr. Vincent Pedre Video Lessons (8 Sessions)
1: Introduction To Gut Health
Healing The Gut To 2: Gut Physiology
Enhance Overall Health 3: The 5 Key Roles Of The Gut
4: Leaky Gut Syndrome
5: How The Gut Affects Your Health
6: How The Food You Eat Affects Your Gut
7: The Happy Gut Diet
8: Happy Gut Recipes
Writing Assignment
Quiz

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 Thyroid Health with Study Guide
Dr. Taz Bhatia Video Lessons (6 Sessions)
1: Dr. Taz Bhatia
Improving Thyroid Function 2: Introduction To Thyroid Health
To Increase Metabolism, 3: Thyroid Disorders
Energy Levels & More 4: Current Trends In Thyroid Treatments
5: Thyroid Recovery: An Untold Story
6: Kitchen Cures For Your Thyroid
Writing Assignment
Quiz

Brain Health with Study Guide

Dr. Mark Hyman Video Lessons (9 Sessions)
1: Dr. Mark Hyman
Choosing Foods For 2: An Epidemic Of Brain Disorders
Greater Mental Wellbeing 3: Brain Health Fundamentals
4: The Brain & Nutrition
5: The Brain & Hormones
6: The Brain & Inflammation
7: The Brain & Digestion
8: The Brain & Detoxification
9: Calm Your Mind & Create Community
Writing Assignment
Quiz

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 Hormones with Study Guide
Dr. Amy Shah Video Lessons (12 Sessions)
1: Dr. Amy Shah
Detecting Imbalances 2: Introduction To Hormones
& Resolving Them 3: Adrenal Hormones
Through Nutrition 4: Thyroid Hormones
5: Sex Hormones
6: Hormones & The Gut
7: Hormones & The Brain
8: Hormones & Hunger
9: Hormonal Changes Throughout Life
10: Hormones In Food
11: Foods For Hormone Balance
12: How To Detect Hormonal Imbalance
Writing Assignment
Quiz

Anti-Aging with Study Guide

Dr. Taz Bhatia Video Lessons (9 Sessions)
1: Introduction To Anti-Aging
Rolling Back The Clock & 2: Anti-Aging & Inflammaging
Enhancing Vitality 3: Inflammaging Triggers
4: Common Signs & Symptoms Of Accelerated Aging
5: Anti-Aging & Nutrition
6: Anti-Aging & Digestive Health
7: Anti-Aging & Hormones
8: Anti-Aging & Lifestyle
9: Anti-Aging Recipes
Writing Assignment
Quiz

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 Heart Health with Study Guide
Dr. Joel Kahn Video Lessons (12 Sessions)
1: Dr. Joel Kahn
Protecting A Vital Organ 2: Introduction To Heart Health
To Increase Wellness 3: Why Care About Heart Health?
& Longevity 4: When Should You Start Planning For A Healthy Heart?
5: Your Food Choices Matter
6: Heart Healthy Foods
7: Heart Unhealthy Foods
8: Nitric Oxide: Why Does It Matter?
9: TMAO: The New Kid On The Block
10: Fasting & The Heart
11: Other Benefits Of Heart Disease Reversal
12: Heart Healthy Lifestyle
Writing Assignment
Quiz

Autoimmune Health with Study Guide

Dr. Mark Hyman Video Lessons (7 Sessions)
1: Introduction To Autoimmune Health
Eating To Support Your 2: Autoimmune Disease: A Case Study
Immune System 3: Autoimmune Health & Nutrition
4: Autoimmune Health & The Gut
5: Autoimmune Health & Infections
6: Autoimmune Health & Toxins
7: Autoimmune Health & Lifestyle
Writing Assignment
Quiz

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 Veganism with Study Guide
Dr. Joel Kahn Video Lessons (12 Sessions)
1: Introduction To Veganism
Consuming Plants To 2: Vegan Roots
Reduce Disease, Promote 3: Veganism For Health: Heart Disease
Weight Loss & More 4: Veganism For Health: Diabetes
5: Veganism For Health: Longevity
6: Veganism For Health: Weight Loss
7: Ethical Veganism
8: Environmental Veganism
9: Part-Time Veganism
10: Vegan Breakfast Smoothie Recipe
11: Vegan Watercress Salad Recipe
12: Vegan Chia Seed Pudding Recipe
Writing Assignment
Quiz

Supplements with Study Guide

Dr. Taz Bhatia Video Lessons (13 Sessions)
1: Introduction To Supplements
Determining What You Need 2: What Are Supplements & Why Use Them?
& Where To Find It 3: How To Pick The Perfect Supplement
4: The RDA, DV & Ideal Levels Of Supplementation
5: Types Of Supplements
6: Intro To Supplement Categories
7: Women’s Health Supplements
8: Men’s Health Supplements
9: Supplements For Athletes
10: Supplements For Pediatrics
11: Supplements For Digestive Health
12: Supplements For Brain Optimization
13: Supplement Side Effects
Writing Assignment
Quiz

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 Detox with Study Guide
Dr. Frank Lipman Video Lessons (8 Sessions)
1: Dr. Frank Lipman
Cleaning Out The Toxins 2: Introduction To Detoxing
For A Rejuvenated Self 3: Why Detox?
4: It’s All About Toxins
5: Optimizing Our Natural Detox Systems
6: Putting It All Together: How To Do A
Proper Detox
7: Lifestyle Detox
8: Life After Detoxing
Writing Assignment
Quiz

Disease Prevention with Study Guide

Dr. Frank Lipman Video Lessons (6 Sessions)
1: Introduction To Disease Prevention
Avoiding Illness With 2: Four Important Concepts
Better Nutrition 3: Nutrigenomics
4: The Functional Medicine Tree
5: Disease Prevention & Nutrition
6: Disease Prevention Lifestyle
Writing Assignment
Quiz

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 Module 8

Sharing Your Knowledge Now that you’ve acquired a wealth of functional nutrition
knowledge, it’s likely you’ll want to share what you’ve learned
Telling The World To
with those close to you to help them optimize their health.
Be Healthy In your last module, Kelly will review how to best share what
you’ve learned, and how to tackle common obstacles that can
make people resistant to change.

Study Guide
Video Lessons (9 Sessions)
1: Sharing Your Knowledge With Others
2: Keep Learning
3: Be A “Know It”
4: Know Your Limitations
5: Resistance
6: Serious Resistance
7: Lifestyle Changes
8: Style Counts
9: Be You
Writing Assignment
Quiz

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