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The Physicians Committee’s Online Food for Life Training Course prepares trainees to deliver the award-winning Food for Life nutrition and cooking classes that were designed by physicians, nurses, and dietitians. Food for Life is the Physicians Committee’s longest-standing nutrition program and has been providing individuals with the knowledge and tools for plant-based eating for 23 years.

The training is also intended for institutions with a nutrition or health focus looking for an established and evidence-based plant-based nutrition education program to offer their customers or employees.

The training is an 8-week self-paced, online course that equips graduates to deliver in-person and online Food for Life classes in their communities. Content is provided on-demand, with weekly required live Zoom sessions and additional optional sessions for networking and office hours. The Physicians Committee team and experienced Food for Life instructors provide guidance and support throughout the training program and beyond.

Upcoming Trainings

Spring 2025 FFL Training: April 29 – June 24, 2025

Applications NOW OPEN! Click below to apply as an individual or institution. Completed applications are due Friday, Feb. 7, 2025.

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Food for Life Training Highlights

Basic Program Licensure Guidelines
Tuition: Instructor $999, Institution $1,249
Scholarships
Application Deadline
Acceptance Notification Date
Continuing education: Continuing education credits for physicians, nurses, dietitians.
No medical or culinary experience required
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Take your passion to the next level

Once trained, you will enjoy these benefits:

License to teach Food for Life to your community

Step-by-step lesson plans for curricula — Step-by-step lesson plans for the curricula

Backing and support from the Physicians Committee

Free cookware to carry out the cooking demonstrations (terms and conditions apply)

A network of hundreds of fellow instructors and institutions

[This] training is so awesome! I would spend all my time studying if I could. The material and videos are great, I can’t get enough. Thank you to the team at the Physicians Committee and Food for Life for giving me this opportunity to help my community and others. I love the show and tell approach to Food for Life.

Charles Smith, Food for Life Instructor