BE AMONG THE FIRST TO BE RECOGNIZED as An EXPERT “IN THE KNOW!

Sign up for the “ OPTIONAL” CERTIFICATIONS FOR ENERGY BALANCE (EB)

Certification For Energy Balance

“Certifications For Energy Balance” are optional for those enrolling in our Energy Balance Initiative (EBI) and are awarded by St. Jeor Nutrition Associates, PLLC to acknowledge those who complete the requirements set forth.  It certifies that the awardee has obtained a basic level of knowledge and skills  based on Evidence Based Recommendations and is interested in participating in the evaluation of  Expert Based Consensus Recommendations to improve and personalize the energy balance equation.    Further, the opportunity to develop, evaluate and present new procedures will be encouraged to be presented at annual update meetings  for further testing to move the field forward.  It also serves as an invitation to a an informal, professional “EBI Collaborative Group*” (currently being formed) to further interprofessional collaboration and progress in the field

It is our hope that this “EBI Certification” will identify the named party as connected to knowledge of the “evidence-based and best practices” and has joined the initiative to obtain basic knowledge and skills in EB. As the Energy Balance Initiative develops, the names of those completing the certification will be placed on a referral list and will receive updates and an invitation to join the EB Wellness Club currently being planned with the ANNUAL Meeting. The ANNUAL Meeting is being planned for 2026 at the Futures Center a the University of Arizona in Phoenix, AZ in conjunction with a NIH Conference Grant and sponsors offering small grants for needed pilot research projects. 

Steps to recieve the Energy Balance Certificate of Training (EB COT)

  1. Sign up for the Certificates of Training (EB COTs) after completion of both Workshops. After Workshop 1 you will receive a Certificate of Training (EB COT1) in Energy Balance Assessment and after Workshop 2 you will receive a Certificate of Training (EB COT2) in Energy Balance Application & Skills Development. The Resource packets for both Workshops (which contains all the Speaker Slides, List of Resources, and Multiple-Choice Quiz) will be available to you for no charge. Complete the quiz online and pass with a score of >80% to receive the Certificates of Training (EB COTs).

Note:  The quiz is based on the lectures and slides only.  The resource list is to encourage further study.  The quiz may be taken 3 times and will be graded online by the expert panel

The quizzes must be completed within 3 months after signing up for each EB COTs. Both EB COT1 and EB COT2 must be completed before applying for the Certificate of Proficiency (EB COP) described below.

Certificate of Proficiency in Energy Balance

Be among the first to be recognized as an Energy Balance expert with a Certificate of Proficiency awarded by St. Jeor Nutrition Associates, PLLC.  To receive this certificate, you will need to use information from the Energy Balance Workshops and  to complete a case study to demonstrate both knowledge and skills in energy balance clinical practice.

Steps to receive the Energy Balance Certificate of Proficiency  (EB COP):

  1. Complete the Energy Balance Workshops:  Workshop 1 : Improving and Personalizing the Energy Balance Assessment and RX; (4 CPEUS); and  Workshop 2: Application and Skills Development for Achieving and Maintaining Energy Balance (4.25 CPEUS) including short quizzes and evaluations;
  2. Sign up for Certificates of Training (EB COT 1 and EB COT 2) after completion of both workshops. You will receive a resource packet (slides and list of references and recommendations for further reading) and be required to complete a more in-depth quiz with a passing  score of at least 80% to receive this Certificate. The quiz is based on the lectures and slides from the workshops. It must be completed within three months and may be taken up to three times.  It will be graded by our expert faculty panel.  (There is no charge for this certification.)
  3. After completion of steps 1 and 2 above, you may apply for the Certificate of Proficiency in Energy Balance. (EB COP) Proficiency will be demonstrated by satisfactory completion of a case study that will be evaluated by one or more members of our faculty panel. There is a fee due at the time of application to offset the cost of review by the experts.  The fee will also cover your initiation membership in the Energy Balance Wellness Club along with a special invitation and discount on the Annual EB Conference being planned for 2026.

Benefits of obtaining the Energy Balance Certificate of Proficiency:

  1. Your name will be added to a list of those who have achieved this recognition. The list will be available on our website and can be accessed to anyone seeking services from trained and qualified individuals;
  2. You will be eligible for active participation, presentations, mentoring by experts and a discount in the Annual Energy Balance Initiative Conference being planned for 2026 at the Futures Center at the University of Arizona in Phoenix, AZ;
  3. You will be a member of the EBI Collaborative Group to further interprofessional progress in this field; and
  4. You will have access to the monthly virtual mentor club hosted by Dr. St. Jeor (to be initiated after the Annual EB Update Conference) and to apply for planned awards, scholarships, and small grants supported and approved ty the expert faculty panel

Be prepared to accept referrals for the Energy Balance Assessment recommended to be part of the personalized nutrition care plan.

Benefits

*Be Recognized for Advanced Knowledge and Training in Energy Balance Assessments  and “Prescriptions” (EBRx) in kcal/d as Part of the Nutrition Care Plan.

*Be in the know of the Evidence Based Recommendations (EBR) and Expert Consensus Based *Best Practices (ECBP) for Improving and Personalizing the EB-Rx  (kcal/d)

*Become a Founding Member of the EB Wellness Club 2025  (Year 01 complimentary with completion of the EB-COP at $100 ). Annual membership will be $100/yr thereafter).  Receive complimentary subscription to the monthly 2025 Virtual Mentor Club (hosted by Dr. St. Jeor and Experts of the EBI).

*Receive a discount of $50 toward your registration for the Annual Meeting with recognition as a “Founding Member of the EB Wellness Club.

Participate in the Assessment, Development and Pilot Testing of New and Innovative Methods to Improve the Accuracy of the EB Equation and Implementation (be eligible for grants and scholarships to be supported by the Energy Balance Initiative starting in  2025).

Be eligible to submit work/abstracts for scholarships to the Annual EB Update Conference (being planned for March 14-16, 2025 at the Health Futures Conference at the University  of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ)

Be on the EBI list of referrals for consumers (clients) and patients seeking their personalized EB-Rx.  EB Self-Assessments using the MSJE and other tools will be encouraged, but referral to RDNs and other health professionals will be encouraged.

Enhance Nutrition Practices and Improve Client Outcomes by Initiating Individualized EB-Rx (kcal/d) as the new frontier for successful, long term weight management and part of “every” Nutrition Care Plan.

Be an active member of our “Energy Balance Initiative” to enhance practices and create new opportunities.

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