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Nutritional Science Courses

Nutritional science courses can help you learn about macronutrients, micronutrients, dietary guidelines, and the impact of food on health. You can build skills in analyzing nutritional data, creating meal plans, and understanding food labeling. Many courses introduce tools like dietary analysis software and nutritional assessment methods, which help you apply your knowledge in practical settings, whether in clinical nutrition, public health, or personal wellness.

Popular Nutritional Science Courses and Certifications


  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Aligning Diet and Exercise

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Sports Medicine, Nutrition Education, Kinesiology, Health And Wellness Coaching

    ★ 4.8 (252) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Popular Fitness Supplements

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Critical Thinking, Sports Medicine, Drug Interaction, Exercise Science, Pharmaceuticals, Contraindication, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Health Promotion, Health And Wellness Coaching, Regulatory Compliance, General Science and Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Science of Fat Metabolism

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, Nutrition Education, Physiology, Endocrinology, Stress Management, Biochemistry

    ★ 4.6 (74) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Chemicals and Health

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Laboratory Testing, Public Health, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Science, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Biochemistry, Environmental Policy, Analytical Chemistry, Case Studies, Community Health, Risk Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Making Sense of Supplements

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Athletic Training, Nutrition Education, Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Nutrition, Medical Science and Research

    ★ 4.8 (51) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)

    The Building Blocks of Nutrition for Fitness

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition Education, Nutritional Assessment, Exercise Science, Health And Wellness Coaching, Coaching, Health Assessment, Health Education, Biochemistry, Psychology, Physiology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Athletic Training, Health Care, Adaptability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainable Food Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Issue, Water Sustainability, Economics, Energy and Utilities, Environment, Production Process, Water Resources, Land Management, Manufacturing and Production, Environment and Resource Management, Culture, Consumer Behaviour

    ★ 4.4 (37) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Nanjing University

    结构生物化学(Structural Biochemistry)

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Biochemical Assays, Molecular Biology, Endocrinology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biology, Structural Analysis, Life Sciences, Dialysis, Experimentation

    ★ 4.8 (114) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Introduction to Sensory Science

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Food and Beverage, Consumer Behaviour, General Science and Research, Quality Assurance, Product Testing, Science and Research, Laboratory Research, Human Factors, Nutrition and Diet, Marketing Psychology, Analytical Testing, Product Development, Neurology, Quantitative Research

    ★ 4.6 (48) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Feeding the World

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Environmental Issue, Food Safety and Sanitation, Environment and Resource Management, Nutrition and Diet, Natural Resource Management, Manufacturing and Production, Production Process, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Production Management, Pollution Prevention, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Trend Analysis, Public Health, Economics

    ★ 4.7 (257) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    American Council on Exercise

    Lifestyle & Wellness Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Nutrition and Diet, Stress Management, Nutrition Education, Health And Wellness Coaching, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Substance Abuse, Chronic Diseases, Meditation & Breathwork, Health Promotion, Mental Health

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Prenatal Care, Child Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Nutrition Counseling, Preventative Care, Clinical Nutrition, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Dietetics, Food Safety and Sanitation, Chronic Diseases, Endocrinology, Physiology, Life Sciences, Biochemistry

    ★ 4.8 (3.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular nutritional science courses

  • Aligning Diet and Exercise: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Popular Fitness Supplements: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Science of Fat Metabolism: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Chemicals and Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Making Sense of Supplements: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • The Building Blocks of Nutrition for Fitness: ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)
  • Sustainable Food Systems: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • 结构生物化学(Structural Biochemistry): Nanjing University
  • Introduction to Sensory Science: University of California, Davis
  • Feeding the World: University of Pennsylvania

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