Course Description

The Applied Ketogenic Diet Specialist Certification teaches you everything you need to know about the keto diet, including when and how to personalize this low-carb, high-fat approach to individual health goals. You’ll graduate with a solid foundation to help clients prevent or address chronic conditions, guiding them to success with highly precise dietary modifications.


Course Instructor

Instructor Chris Irvin, M.S.

Chris Irvin is a seasoned keto researcher, educator, and nutrition expert with over eight years of dedicated study and practice in ketogenic diets. Holding a master's degree in nutrition and exercise science from the University of Tampa, Chris conducted groundbreaking research on the keto diet's impact on college athletes. A key figure in the keto community, Chris co-launched Ketogenic.com and founded The Ketologist as an educational hub for emerging keto research. His significant contributions include serving as the Education Manager at Perfect Keto, where he played a pivotal role in the company's mission. In 2019, Chris authored the bestselling book "Keto Answers" and, since 2021, has been the President of Product at BioCoach, spearheading the development of tech-based solutions integrating the ketogenic diet to combat chronic diseases like prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.

Co-Founder and Instructor Mark Sisson

Mark Sisson is a celebrated best-selling health and fitness author credited as the “godfather” of paleo/primal and a leading figure in the ancestral health community. He is a former world-class distance runner, triathlete and Ironman competitor, and coach to hundreds of professional athletes. An avid academic, Mark was a pre-med candidate and earned a biology degree from Williams College. He served for 15 years as chairman of the International Triathlon Union (ITU) Anti-Doping Commission and as the ITU’s liaison to the International Olympic Committee. He began sharing his vast nutrition science knowledge with the ancestral health community by way of his award-winning blog, Mark’s Daily Apple. Mark teamed up with other leading experts to create the Primal Health Coach Institute certification program, the world’s first coaching program based on the evolutionary health movement.

Course Curriculum

    1. Welcome and Staff Introduction

    2. Learning Outcomes

    1. Disclaimer and Copyright Notice

    2. Support

    1. Resources

    1. Chapter Overview

    2. Quick Facts

    3. What Is Keto?

    4. The Physiology of Fat Burning and Ketosis

    5. Metabolic Flexibility

    6. Keto Benefits

    7. Performance Benefits

    8. Lifestyle and Wellness Benefits of Keto

    9. Therapeutic Benefits

    10. Safety and Contraindications

    11. Chapter Summary and References

    12. Chapter 1 Exam

    1. Chapter Overview

    2. Quick Facts

    3. Foods to Avoid on Keto

    4. Foods to Prioritize on Keto

    5. The Importance of Whole Foods

    6. "Keto-Approved" Foods

    7. Chapter Summary and References

    8. Chapter 2 Exam

    1. Chapter Overview

    2. Quick Facts

    3. Natural Ketosis

    4. How to Start Keto

    5. Keto-Adaptation

    6. Chapter Summary and References

    7. Chapter 3 Exam

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  • 84 lessons

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