*Classes 1 through 4 are further detailed below:

From the BodyMind Level II Nutrition Certification course outline, greater detail is provided below for the information that is covered in Classes 1-4.

Class 1: Chemistry with focus on pH
 1.1.Basic definitions – ions, salts, acids, bases, electrolytes, non-electrolytes, anions, cations
 1.2.Definition of pH
 1.3.Mathematical representation
 1.4.Relative strength of acids and bases
 1.5.Characteristics of acids and bases and examples within the body and without
 1.6.Buffers
  1.6.1.Definition
  1.6.2.Biological buffers
  1.6.2.1.Bicarbonate
  1.6.2.2.Phosphate
  1.6.2.3.Protein

Class 2: Digestion (DAUX – Digestion, Absorption, Utilization, eXcretion)
 2.1.Digestive system outlined
 2.2.Stages of digestion
  2.2.1.Ingestion
  2.2.2.Propulsion
  2.2.3.Breakdown (mechanical and chemical)
  2.2.4.Absorption
  2.2.5.Defecation
 2.3.A closer look at the activities in each area
  2.3.1.Mouth, pharynx, esophagus
  2.3.2.Stomach
  2.3.3.Small intestine
  2.3.4.Large intestine
  2.3.5.Last step!      
 2.4. Carbs, Proteins, Lipids – sequence and sites (summary handout)
 2.5.Good habits for optimal digestive health
 2.6.Stress and digestion
 2.7.Digestive Supplements
 2.8.Leaky gut, allergies, sensitivities (brief overview)

Class 3: Detoxification
 3.1.Why?
 3.2.Detoxing options
 3.3.The BodyMind approach
 3.4.Organs involved
 3.5.Diet for day to day cleansing
 3.6.Cleansing herbs/ supplements
 3.7.Activities to support cleansing process
 3.8.Colon-mood link
 3.9.When not to cleanse

Class 4: Being Vegetarian
 4.1.Layers of vegetarianism
 4.2.Pros and cons
 4.3.How to be a healthy vegetarian
   4.3.1.Basic nutrients to include and common deficiencies
   4.3.2.Vegetarian alternatives to common nutrients and products
   4.3.3.Tips
 4.4.Supplementing as a vegetarian