Master the Science: Distinguish Fact from Fiction in Gut Health and Nutrition
In an age where gut health and nutrition trends flood the wellness space, it’s vital to discern legitimate science from pseudoscientific claims.
This AFPA continuing education course (CEC) will teach you how to critically evaluate the latest gut health trends and supplements, using scientific principles to separate credible information from misleading advice.
Learn to recognize key indicators of pseudoscience and apply evidence-based approaches to gut health that support overall wellness.
What You’ll Gain from this CEC
- Recognize pseudoscientific claims in gut health nutrition, such as those related to probiotics, prebiotics, and detox products, by identifying their lack of empirical support.
- Differentiate between scientific consensus and anecdotal evidence in popular gut health trends, focusing on microbiome-based products.
- Identify untestable or unfalsifiable claims in gut health supplements and nutrition advice, and understand why they lack scientific validity.
- Analyze the misuse of scientific terminology in gut health marketing, such as claims related to “leaky gut” or “microbiome balancing,” and learn how to assess their accuracy.
- Explore current evidence-based practices in gut health nutrition, including the role of diverse dietary patterns and fiber in supporting a healthy gut microbiome.
About the Instructor
Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro, PhD, CHC
I’m an ACE-certified Health Coach specializing in motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral coaching, and the MONASH Low-FODMAP process. I hold a BS in Exercise, Sport, and Health Education from Radford University and a PhD in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise from Virginia Tech, where I studied the gut microbiome’s role in metabolic health. I’ve been an Assistant Professor of Exercise Science at Georgia Gwinnett College and spent four years as a Renaissance Periodization Nutrition Coach.
In 2021, I founded my business, Vitamin PhD Nutrition, where I apply my academic and coaching expertise to help clients achieve sustainable health outcomes. I’ve collaborated with top industry names like Examine.com, BarBend.com, Precision Nutrition, and Girls Gone Strong, and contributed to magazines such as Oxygen and Reader’s Digest.
I’m also the author of Gut Health Science: What the Research Really Says About Your Gut Microbiome and the instructor of Gut Health Explained on The Great Courses. Additionally, I serve on the boards of the Nutrition Coaching Global Mastermind (NCGM) and the Sports Nutrition Association (SNA).
What Your Course Includes
- 1 webinar video (1 hour in length)
- 2 research articles
- 1 open-note, 25-question quiz
- Earn 5.0 AFPA CECs
