weight loss consultant

Weight loss consultants assist clients in obtaining and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. They advise on how to lose weight by finding a balance between healthy food and exercise. Weight loss consultants set goals together with their clients and keep track of progress during weekly meetings.

Alternative Labels

fitness and nutrition consultant

health and fitness consultant

health and wellness consultant

health coach

nutrition and weight loss consultant

nutritionist

personal care consultant

weight loss advisor

weight loss coach

weight loss consultant

weight loss counsellor

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

analyse goal progress apply knowledge of human behaviour develop weight loss schedule discuss weight loss plan fix meetings identify the health benefits of nutritional changes offer advice on diet-related concerns perform nutrition analysis support individuals on nutrition changes

Essential Knowledge

food allergies nutritional adequacy of food intake

Optional Skills and Competences

adapt fitness exercises advise on preparation of diet food analyse personal fitness information assist in performing physical exercises deliver group sessions on nutrition manage fitness goals manage personal professional development plan menus promote exercise programmes provide health education sell weight loss products

Optional Knowledge

counselling methods eating disorders nutrition obesity

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/763f82c2-81e3-48d2-9cdf-f532b5016a1f

Status

released

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