Start an online nutrition coaching business

Busy adults, parents, and people who want general healthy eating support and are not looking for medical treatment.

Monthly coaching packages, a fixed price for a starter program, or paid single sessions. Meal plans or guides can be sold as add-ons.

• Solid knowledge of nutrition basics
• Good listening and motivating
• Clear writing for plans and follow-ups

• Some states restrict who can use titles like dietitian or nutritionist or give individualized advice, so check your state's licensing board
• Avoid medical claims or treating conditions like diabetes unless you are properly licensed
• Professional liability and general liability insurance
• Clients in other states may be covered by that state's rules, so check before taking them
• Keep client health information private and use secure tools

Startup costs are typically around $300 to $2,500, depending on your training, website, scheduling and video tools, and insurance. Secure tools for keeping client health information private are worth including in your budget.

Check your state's licensing board, since some states restrict titles like dietitian or nutritionist or individualized advice. Avoid medical claims unless properly licensed, and check the rules for clients in other states and your insurance options.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated around $600 to $4,000, depending on how many clients you take and your pricing. The estimate assumes at least about 6 hours a week, so it can fit alongside other work.