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Food for Life

FFL Training


The Physicians Committee’s Online Food for Life Training Course will equip you 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 22 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.

An 8-week self-paced online course, the course will equip trainees to deliver the Food for Life classes in-person and online to 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. 

FFL Instructor

Upcoming Trainings

  • Fall 2024 FFL Training: Sept. 17 – Nov. 12, 2024 
    (Applications will open April 1, 2024, and are due June 1, 2024.)

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Food for Life Training Highlights

Take your passion to the next level

Once trained, you will enjoy these benefits:

License to teach Food for Life to your community
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
Backing and support from the Physicians Committee
Class sponsorships
Class sponsorships
Free cookware to carry out the cooking demonstrations (terms and conditions apply)
Free cookware to carry out the cooking demonstrations (terms and conditions apply)
Professional development
Professional development
A network of hundreds of fellow instructors and institutions
A network of hundreds of fellow instructors and institutions
Online resource library
Online resource library