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Diet Courses

Diet courses can help you learn nutritional science, meal planning, dietary guidelines, and the impact of food on health. You can build skills in analyzing food labels, understanding macronutrients and micronutrients, and creating balanced meal plans tailored to individual needs. Many courses introduce tools like dietary tracking apps, food databases, and meal prep techniques to help you apply what you learn in everyday life.

Popular Diet Courses and Certifications


  • Status: Free
    Free
    U

    Utrecht University

    Unravelling solutions for Future Food problems

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Food and Beverage, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Health Disparities, Behavior Management, Psychology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    157 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    N

    Niel Asher Education

    Sports Nutrition Principles for Performance and Recovery

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition Care Plans, Nutritional Assessment, Athletic Training, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Meal Planning And Preparation, Physical Therapy, Needs Assessment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    Stanford Online

    Cooking for Busy Healthy People

    Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Nutrition and Diet, Meal Planning And Preparation, Resourcefulness, Nutrition Education, Food and Beverage, Adaptability, Innovation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    177 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)

    Coaching Nutrition for Changing Bodies and Lives

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Care Plans, Nutrition Education, Health And Wellness Coaching, Clinical Nutrition, Coaching, Nutritional Assessment, Motivational Interviewing, Exercise Science, Habit Formation, Behavior Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Education, Psychology, Health Assessment, Athletic Training, Health Care

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Biochemical Principles of Energy Metabolism

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Endocrinology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Respiration, Pathology, Biology, Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Chronic Diseases, Molecular Biology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Oncology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    841 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Impact of Exercise on Weight Loss

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Mental Health, Preventative Care, Nutrition and Diet, Physiology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    A

    American Council on Exercise

    Foundations of Exercise and Nutrition

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Kinesiology, Safety Assurance, Health Education, Injury Prevention, Health And Wellness Coaching, Anatomy, Physiology, Coaching, Emergency Response, Goal Setting

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Psychosocial Aspects of Obesity

    Skills you'll gain: Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Social Sciences, Behavior Management, Nutrition and Diet, Social Impact

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Smart Grocery Shopping Choices for Optimal Nutrition

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Decision Making, Overcoming Obstacles

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    National Academy of Sports Medicine Nutrition Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Nutrition Care Plans, Nutrition Education, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, Coaching, Behavior Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    86 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Gut Check: Exploring Your Microbiome

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Physiology, Life Sciences, Big Data, Biostatistics, Data Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Laboratory Research, Data Collection, Taxonomy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Nutrition Policy, Frameworks, and Process

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Nutrition and Diet, Health Policy, Public Health, Food and Beverage, Policy Development, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Social Justice, Program Evaluation, Advocacy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular diet courses

  • Unravelling solutions for Future Food problems: Utrecht University
  • Sports Nutrition Principles for Performance and Recovery: Niel Asher Education
  • Cooking for Busy Healthy People: Stanford Online
  • Coaching Nutrition for Changing Bodies and Lives: ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)
  • Biochemical Principles of Energy Metabolism: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Impact of Exercise on Weight Loss: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Foundations of Exercise and Nutrition: American Council on Exercise
  • Psychosocial Aspects of Obesity: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Smart Grocery Shopping Choices for Optimal Nutrition: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • National Academy of Sports Medicine Nutrition Essentials: National Academy of Sports Medicine

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