Unlike many who call themselves nutritionists, each practitioner at Advent Nutrition is state-licensed in the state of Pennsylvania and holds qualifying credentials:

 

The Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) credential requires an additional two to four years of post-graduate studies in Nutrition (Master's degree or PhD), along with additional internships and certification exam supervised by the American College of Nutrition. While both the RD and CNS are covered by insurance, only the CNS has the additional education emphasizing on the biochemistry of disease and the use of nutrition in its modification.

 

To achieve the Registered Dietitian (RD) credential the individual must obtain a Bachelor's degree in nutrition, complete a rigorous, supervised 900-hour dietetic internship and pass a comprehensive exam prior to registration.