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Our courses are open to learners without prior education or experience in nutrition. Students start from different points—ranging from complete beginners to those who already work in the field professionally. Instruction therefore progresses from fundamental principles to broader context and the practical application of the knowledge acquired.
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If you want to start studying nutrition, you don't need to complete another course first or independently study the basics of biology, physiology, or biochemistry.
All our courses can be taken by complete beginners with no prior formal education in nutrition. The instruction is structured so that you can gradually build on the knowledge gained in previous lessons and develop a more comprehensive view of each topic.
But that doesn't mean the content is tailored only to beginners. The courses are also taken by people who have been involved with nutrition for a longer time or use it in their professional activities.
A complete beginner is introduced, in the early parts of the program, to basic concepts and principles, which are later followed by more complex topics.
Therefore, you do not need to know in advance, for example, the functions of individual nutrients, the details of energy metabolism, or the principles of meal planning. You acquire this knowledge gradually during your studies while learning to understand their interrelationships.
Most importantly, don't skip the basics just because some topics may seem simple at first glance. It is precisely mastery of these fundamentals that enables you to better understand more complex topics and their interconnections.
People with very different levels of experience enroll in the courses.
Some have only recently become interested in nutrition, while others have been reading specialized books for years, following research, or have experience creating their own meal plans.
People who use nutrition knowledge in their professions also study with us – for example, trainers, hospitality professionals, nutrition consultants, pharmacists, physicians, and other specialists in health- and lifestyle-related fields.
Having different starting levels is therefore nothing unusual during the studies.
For someone without prior knowledge, studying is mainly about gradually building a basic framework. They learn to navigate the individual topics, understand technical terms, and connect new information into larger wholes.
A student who already has some knowledge can use the same lessons differently. They will confirm some information, refine others, and often uncover connections that were not obvious during previous self-study or practice.
Prior experience can therefore make studying easier, but it is not a prerequisite for getting started.
Nutrition uses a number of technical terms from physiology, biochemistry, metabolism, and food science. You don't need to know them in advance.
New terms appear in the context of specific topics, and you return to them gradually in subsequent lessons. This way, they do not remain isolated definitions but become part of a broader system of knowledge.
The goal is not to learn as many technical terms as possible. What matters most is understanding what they mean and how their meaning translates into practice in nutrition.
The courses can make sense for people who want to better understand nutrition for their own needs, as well as for those who want to use the knowledge in their profession.
The initial motivation can therefore vary greatly:
The courses are therefore intended for complete beginners as well as for people who already have experience with nutrition and want to further develop their knowledge or apply it in practice.
Prior knowledge can be an advantage, but by itself it does not determine how well a student will progress through the course.
More important is to work with the material continuously, return to topics that are unclear, check your understanding, and gradually transfer the information gained to concrete situations.
That is why, in addition to the lessons themselves, we use tests, practical assignments, mind maps, and a student advisory service, which help to continuously consolidate new knowledge, connect it, and use it in practice.
You therefore don't need to arrive with ready-made nutrition knowledge. Study is the place to gradually acquire it, organize it, and learn how to work with it.
Mgr. Martin Jelínek
Founder of NutriCourses, lecturer and author of an educational system in the field of nutrition. He has been systematically engaged in nutrition education since 1999. He is the author of the educational application ZOF and professional publications focused on nutrition and a healthy lifestyle.
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Radek Pelikán
When I was looking for professional course regarding healthy nutrition and nutritional consultancy, offer of Martin Jelínek immediately captured me thanks to its extensive range and I also appreciated that it is not just weekend “crash course“. The course is really very extensive, it has wide range of information and it is perfectly configured. It covers all spheres that are connected with nutrition. Course is suitable and enriching for people, who want to engage in nutritional consultancy professionally, and also for those, who want to improve nutrition of their own or of their friends. I appreciated complex approach to nutrition that is emphasized during the whole course, and positive relationship and openness to alternative ways of diet, e.g. veganism and other alternative diets. In the beginning I was afraid of work with mind maps, because I have never met them before. However, my worries were useless. It is a great method that has wider application than just learning. I am happy that I encountered Martin Jelínek, he is a real professional and he really understands, what he does. It is not just diet. I also read all his books that are great, as well. I am interested in other courses that are focused on different topics, body language or power of thought. I believe that these courses are also great and enriching as his courses about nutrition.
Iveta Janoušková
I became interested in ATAC courses after my former nutritionist stopped her practice due to maternity, and at that moment, I thought: "What am I going to do without her now??? Won't I have any firm guidance anymore?" I basically didn't trust anyone else, and therefore, I didn't even look for a new specialist. I don't remember exactly where the advertisement with the name Martin Jelínek popped up on me (soon after), but I know I started exploring your websites and read the first ebook "The Truth About Weight Loss." I liked the theory because it 100% reminded me of the principles and opinions of my former advisor. And it was decided: "I have another person I can trust." :-) I enrolled in the Nutrition and Supplementation Advisor course, as well as other courses you offer, and I received so much information that I no longer need a personal expert. Finally, it makes sense to me how and why my original meal plan was put together. Piece by piece, I began to understand the whole concept of nutrition, and the once unknown puzzle slowly formed a picture more and more each day. I would like to help people myself one day, who may be unnecessarily struggling just like I once did. Today, I understand that food is a joy and pleasure that one can enjoy if they know how to serve it on the plate throughout the day. I look forward to purchasing more courses and gaining new information. I enjoy reading the articles that regularly come to my inbox, and your books, of course, adorn my library. I wish you much success and thank you for existing online since I can study even in London. You are AMAZING!
Iveta Glončáková
Participating in the course for nutrition and supplementation counseling and passing the state exam under the guidance of Martin Jelínek was a pivotal moment for me. This comprehensive and practically oriented course helped me consolidate and deepen all my previous knowledge about nutrition, which I had acquired during my studies in biochemistry. I particularly appreciate Martin Jelínek's professional yet very human approach, his ability to convey extensive knowledge in an understandable manner, and his unwavering support even after the course ended. Thanks to this education, I can now more effectively assist my clients on their path to a healthier lifestyle. As a nutritional advisor, I help women achieve their dream bodies naturally, without drastic diets and self-denial. I myself went through a long period of perpetual dieting, constant restriction, and frustration with the yo-yo effect. I know the feeling of hopelessness when the needle on the scale refuses to move in the right direction, even when you think you're doing "everything right." Thanks to my own experience, I now understand that diets and extreme food restriction can never lead to lasting results. On the contrary, they bring only more disappointment, guilt, and loss of self-confidence. I believe that weight loss can be pleasant and sustainable without starvation and constant cravings for unhealthy foods. My mission is to show that a healthy lifestyle does not mean suffering and restriction but rather joy, a harmonious relationship with food, a surge of new energy, better sleep, and, above all, a path to a more content life. I want to help you find a way to feel great in your body, have the energy for everything you love, and truly enjoy life. Every woman deserves to feel good in her body, be herself, and live life to the fullest - without guilt and without limitations.