Who should NOT attempt water fasting?

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.

Who should take the Water Fasting & Fasting Nutrition course?

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.

What is the format and duration?

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.

What certificate do I get and how do I pay?

You receive a certificate of completion from NHHA. The fee shown on this page is payable securely by card, UPI, or net banking via Razorpay.

Program08Specialisations

Water Fasting & Fasting Nutrition

Understand fasting the safe, evidence-based way.

A 4-week, safety-first program on the science of fasting, careful health screening, hydration and structured refeeding. Educational — not a substitute for medical supervision.

4 Weeks
Intermediate
Live + Recorded

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Program fee₹38,880~~Listed fee ₹64,800~~

Specialisation

At a glance

The program in figures.

100% online · Live + recorded

Program duration: 4 Weeks
In the curriculum: 7 modules
Level: Intermediate

Overview

About the program.

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.

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Awarded on completion

Water Fasting & Fasting Nutrition Certificate

Modules4 Weeks

Topics include

Introduction to Fasting Nutrition
Science of Fasting, Ketosis & Metabolic Adaptation
Health Screening, Contraindications & Risk Assessment
Hydration, Electrolytes & Fasting Monitoring
Warning Signs and Safe Fasting Discontinuation
Refeeding Protocols & Post-Fast Meal Planning

Who it’s for

Made for learners like you.

Designed for nutrition and 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

What you’ll learn

Skills you leave with.

By the end of four weeks, you will be able to:

Explain the science of fasting, ketosis and metabolic adaptation
Screen clients for contraindications and assess fasting risk
Guide hydration, electrolytes and safe fasting monitoring
Recognise warning signs and when to stop a fast safely
Design structured refeeding and post-fast meal plans
Differentiate water fasting from intermittent and modified fasting
Communicate fasting responsibly as education — knowing when to refer clients to a doctor

Highlights

Program highlights.

Safety-first curriculum built around screening, contraindications and risk assessment.
Clear fasting science covering ketosis, metabolic adaptation and fuel switching.
Hydration and electrolyte protocols with practical monitoring checklists.
Warning-sign recognition and structured, safe discontinuation of a fast.
Refeeding and post-fast meal planning to avoid refeeding pitfalls.
NHHA certificate after the final MCQ + case-based assessment.

Curriculum

What you’ll study.

A focused 4-week track combining fasting science with practical screening, monitoring and refeeding case work.

Modules: 07
Duration: 4 Weeks

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

Assessment

Assessment pattern

Online exam — MCQ format
Case-based screening & refeeding questions

Learning experience

How you’ll learn.

100% online · Live + recorded

Live sessions
Live interactive classes you attend online.
Recorded lectures
Class recordings, so you can revisit a session.
Assignments
Regular work that puts each topic into practice.
Case studies
Learning anchored in practical, real-world cases.
English & Hindi
Taught in both languages.
100% online
Join from anywhere in India.

What you’ll receive

Included with enrollment.

With every enrollment

4-week live program
Recorded class replays
Fasting study materials
Screening & monitoring checklists
Refeeding plan templates
Live case discussions
NHHA certificate of completion
Mentor support

Faculty

People behind the knowledge.

The educators who teach and mentor across NHHA’s programs.

Meet the Faculty

Certificate

A milestone in your learning journey.

Awarded on completion

Water Fasting & Fasting Nutrition Certificate

Earn the NHHA certificate of completion after clearing the final assessment. It is educational and does not confer a medical or clinical licence.

NHHA awards a certificate of completion. Programs are educational and are not government-approved, UGC-recognised or university-affiliated, and do not by themselves confer a medical, dietetics or clinical licence. Health-related content does not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.

Certificate of completionIllustration — not an issued certificate

Student experiences

In the words of NHHA learners.

Shared by learners across NHHA’s programs — not specific to this one.

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The case studies and diet planning modules were the highlight for me. I moved from theory to real practice within weeks, and today I guide my family and friends on healthier choices.

Garima Shakya/ Bengaluru

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Pathways

Where this knowledge can take you.

Please noteThese are directions learners may explore after the program. They are possibilities, not guarantees — outcomes depend on your background, further study and how you apply what you learn.

Wellness centres
Support safe, education-first fasting programs at wellness and lifestyle centres.
Fitness & coaching
Add credible fasting nutrition guidance to a fitness or health-coaching practice.
Yoga & naturopathy
Support fasting traditions with modern screening, hydration and refeeding know-how.
Private practice
Offer education-focused fasting nutrition consultations — online or offline.
Digital health
Create content or programs for fasting and metabolic-health platforms.
Health education
Run responsible fasting workshops and awareness sessions for communities and teams.

FAQs

Questions, answered.

Something else on your mind? The NHHA team is happy to help.

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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.

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