1 Month (4 Weeks)
Duration
Online Live
Mode
Intermediate
Level
NHHA Certificate
Certification
Understand fasting the safe, evidence-based way.
The Water Fasting & Fasting Nutrition program is a 4 week, safety first curriculum that takes you from the physiology of fasting and ketosis to careful client screening, hydration and electrolyte management, and structured refeeding after a fast.
Fasting is popular but frequently done without guidance. This program equips nutrition, fitness, and wellness professionals to explain the science responsibly, screen for contraindications, and recognise warning signs — while always deferring clinical decisions to qualified medical professionals. It is educational and is not a substitute for medical supervision.
What You'll LearnCourse Objectives
By the end of 4 weeks, learners will be able to:
Explain the science of fasting, ketosis & metabolic adaptation
Screen clients for contraindications & assess fasting risk
Guide hydration, electrolytes & safe fasting monitoring
Recognise warning signs & when to stop a fast safely
Design structured refeeding & post-fast meal plans
Differentiate water fasting from intermittent & modified fasting
Communicate fasting responsibly as education — knowing when to refer clients to a doctor
Program Highlights
- Safety-first curriculum built around screening, contraindications, & risk assessment.
- Clear fasting science covering ketosis, metabolic adaptation, & fuel switching.
- Hydration & electrolyte protocols with practical monitoring checklists.
- Warning-sign recognition and structured, safe discontinuation of a fast.
- Refeeding & post-fast meal planning to avoid refeeding pitfalls.
- NHHA certificate after final MCQ + case based assessment.
Module Wise Curriculum
A focused 4 week track combining fasting science with practical screening, monitoring, & refeeding case work.
Theory Topics
- Program overview & learning outcomes
- Types of fasting: water, intermittent, modified
- What water fasting is — and is not
- Ethics & scope: education vs medical care
Practical
- Map fasting protocols to client goals
Theory Topics
- Fed vs fasted state metabolism
- Glycogen depletion & gluconeogenesis
- Ketosis
- Ketone bodies & fuel switching
- Autophagy basics
- Metabolic adaptation over time
Practical
- Timeline map of the fasting response
Theory Topics
- Absolute & relative contraindications
- High-risk groups (pregnancy, eating disorders, type 1 diabetes, medications)
- Red flags requiring medical referral
- Informed-consent & scope-of-practice basics
Practical
- Build a pre-fast screening checklist
Theory Topics
- Fluid balance during a fast
- Sodium, potassium & magnesium considerations
- Monitoring: blood pressure, energy, hydration signs
- Common mistakes & how to avoid them
Practical
- Daily monitoring log template
Theory Topics
- Recognising warning signs & danger symptoms
- When to stop a fast immediately
- Safe step-down protocols
- When to escalate to medical care
Practical
- Decision flowchart for discontinuation
Theory Topics
- Refeeding syndrome awareness & risk
- Breaking a fast — foods, order & portions
- Gradual reintroduction & digestion
- Post-fast meal planning (Indian context)
Practical
- Build a phased refeeding plan
Case Categories
- Short water fast for a healthy adult
- Screening out a high-risk client
- Managing warning signs mid-fast
- Structured refeeding after a fast
Practical
- Live case discussion & final assessment
Assessment Pattern
Online Exam — MCQ format
Case based screening & refeeding questions
Who Should Enroll?
This program is designed for nutrition & wellness professionals who want an evidence-based, safety-first understanding of fasting.
Nutritionists & dietitians
Fitness & wellness coaches
Yoga & naturopathy practitioners
Health enthusiasts
Wellness-centre staff
Nutrition students
Where This Will Take You
Fasting and metabolic health are among the fastest-growing wellness interests — professionals who can explain them safely stand out.
Wellness Centers
Guide safe, education-first fasting programs at wellness, detox, & lifestyle centres.
Fitness & Coaching
Add credible fasting nutrition guidance to your fitness or health-coaching practice.
Yoga & Naturopathy
Support fasting traditions with modern screening, hydration, & refeeding know-how.
Private Practice
Offer education-focused fasting nutrition consultations — online or offline.
Digital Health
Create content or programs for fasting & metabolic-health platforms as a specialist.
Health Education
Run responsible fasting workshops & awareness sessions for communities & teams.
Master Fasting Nutrition — Safely
Join the next 4-week batch & earn your NHHA certificate in Water Fasting & Fasting Nutrition. Limited 40% launch discount.
Enroll on WhatsApp →Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Water Fasting & Fasting Nutrition program.
No. The program is educational. You learn fasting nutrition science, safety screening, and refeeding principles — not medical diagnosis, treatment, or prescribing. Prolonged or therapeutic fasting should always be undertaken under qualified medical supervision.
Fasting is contraindicated for many groups, including people who are pregnant or breastfeeding, children and teens, those who are underweight or have eating disorders, and people with type 1 diabetes or on certain medications. The course teaches how to screen for these red flags and when to refer to a doctor.
It suits nutritionists and dietitians, fitness and wellness coaches, yoga and naturopathy practitioners, wellness-centre staff, nutrition students, and health enthusiasts who want an evidence-based, safety-first understanding of fasting.
It is a 1-month (4-week) program delivered 100% online with live sessions, recorded lectures, assignments, and case studies, taught in English and Hindi.
You receive a certificate of completion from NHHA. The fee is ₹38,880, payable securely by card, UPI, or net banking via Razorpay.
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