Topics that Shall be Covered in the ACBN Examination

 

1. Nutritional consultation, case history and physical examination including anthropomorphic measurements.

2. Nutritionally related biochemistry, physiology and pathology; to also include carbohydrates, proteins, fats, energy metabolism, vitamins, minerals, trace elements and water.

3. Diagnostic evaluation in clinical nutrition, including functional laboratory analysis by blood, stool, salvia, hair, urine, special studies, and radiography.

4. Geriatrics - anti-aging, longevity and degenerative conditions.

5. Pediatric nutrition, pregnancy and lactation.

6. Female nutrition including menarche through menopause. This also includes male nutrition including prostate and urological problems.

7. G.I. nutrition including parenteral nutrition.

8. Renal nutrition and male specific problems.

9. Endocrine and metabolic disorders, including stress.

10. Sports nutrition including trauma.

11. Musculoskeletal disorders and syndromes.

12. Neurological and psychiatric disorders including neurotransmitters and neuromodulators.

13. Herbs, botanicals and homeopathy, nutrient-nutrient, drug-nutrient, herb-drug, nutrient-drug interactions.

14. How to write a scientific paper/case history for publication and perform literature searches.

15. Allergies and immunological disorders including HIV/AIDS & infections.

16. Cardiovascular & pulmonary nutrition.

17. Bariatrics including obesity, weight loss & eating disorders.

18. Nutritional considerations in cancer.

19. Psychology of nutrition, food preparation & public health issues.

20. Cultural, religious, ethnic dietary concerns