Burlington, VT — January 21, 2025 — Food Coach Academy, is thrilled to announce its official launch, revolutionizing the way individuals and communities approach health through the power of culinary medicine. Founded by Dr. Deb Kennedy, a pioneer in the “Food is Medicine” movement, and in collaboration with Rouxbe, the academy offers a transformative curriculum designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to make a lasting impact on personal and community health.
With a mission to heal people “one tasty bite at a time,” Food Coach Academy empowers healthcare professionals, wellness enthusiasts, chefs and home cooks to merge advanced culinary skills with evidence-based nutritional practices. The academy’s unique program includes 13 self-paced modules that blend theory and hands-on learning, covering topics such as motivational interviewing, food and behavior relationships, and creating culturally respectful, impactful dietary choices. Graduates earn 510 continuing education hours from the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation.
Food is one of the most powerful tools for transforming health, and we want to ensure that this knowledge is accessible to everyone. Food Coach Academy is more than a culinary program—it’s a movement to redefine wellness and culinary equity. We’re here to inspire and equip changemakers to lead their communities toward a healthier future.
Contact:
Deborah Kennedy PhD
President Food Coach Academy
dkennedy8@une.edu
www.drdebkennedy.com/fca
About Food Coach Academy
Food Coach Academy is an innovative online education platform dedicated to advancing the field of culinary medicine. Spearheaded by Dr. Deb Kennedy, the academy aims to empower individuals to use food as a tool for healing, health, and community impact. Its curriculum blends culinary expertise, nutritional science, and behavior change strategies to produce graduates who lead the way in the “Food is Medicine” movement.
About Rouxbe
Rouxbe, the world’s leading online culinary school, was founded in 2005 to train people of all abilities to become better, more confident—even healthier—cooks in kitchens around the world. With high-definition videos, world-class instructors, peer support and interactive assignments, Rouxbe has set the bar as the new standard in culinary education, providing certificate-level instruction not only to quality restaurants and hospitality organizations but also to serious home cooks and career changers. Rouxbe’s revolutionary online platform delivers cutting-edge e-learning solutions that drive and measure learning outcomes and engagement while providing effective, lower-cost alternatives for training professional cooks. Rouxbe programs are also recognized by both the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation and by WorldChefs as approved training programs.
