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Nutrition Courses

Nutrition courses can help you learn dietary guidelines, macronutrient balance, meal planning, and the impact of food on health. You can build skills in nutritional assessment, food safety practices, and understanding food labels. Many courses introduce tools like dietary analysis software and meal planning apps, which help you apply your knowledge in real-world settings, enabling you to create personalized nutrition plans and make informed dietary choices.

Popular Nutrition Courses and Certifications


  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Optimal Nutrition After 40

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition Education, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Chronic Diseases

    5 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: 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 stars, 841 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (841) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Healthy and Sustainable Foods

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Development, Health Assessment, Environment, Sustainability Standards, Spreadsheet Software, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Risk Analysis, Cultural Diversity

    4.5 stars, 25 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (25) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    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 stars, 180 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Arizona

    Introduction to Precision Nutrition

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Precision Medicine, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition Care Plans, Nutritional Assessment, Dietetics, Nutrition Education, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Environment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Biology, Child Health, Chronic Diseases, Cell Biology, Biochemistry

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Science of Exercise

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Physiology, Nutrition and Diet, Behavioral Health, Human Musculoskeletal System, Health Assessment, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Immunology, Preventative Care, Respiration, Nutritional Assessment, Endocrinology, Chronic Diseases, Vital Signs, Biochemistry, Public Health

    4.8 stars, 4.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    School Health for Children and Adolescents

    Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Special Education, Nutrition Education, Community Health, School Psychology, Chronic Diseases, Case Studies, Nutrition and Diet, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Health Education, Health Promotion, School Counseling, Developmental Disabilities, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Parent Communication, Care Management, Communication Disorders, Pediatric First Aid, Behavioral Health

    4.8 stars, 3.5K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (3.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Nutrition and Medical Weight Loss

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Nutrition Therapy, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Care Plans, Clinical Nutrition, Surgery, General Surgery, Nutrition Education, Medical Practices and Procedures

    4.4 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Plant-Based Diets

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Sports Medicine, Health Promotion

    4.5 stars, 77 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (77) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    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

    Category: New
    New
    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
  • 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 stars, 157 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (157) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular nutrition courses

  • Optimal Nutrition After 40: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Biochemical Principles of Energy Metabolism: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Healthy and Sustainable Foods: University of Michigan
  • Cooking for Busy Healthy People: Stanford Online
  • Introduction to Precision Nutrition: University of Arizona
  • Science of Exercise: University of Colorado Boulder
  • School Health for Children and Adolescents: University of Colorado System
  • Nutrition and Medical Weight Loss: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Plant-Based Diets: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Coaching Nutrition for Changing Bodies and Lives: ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)

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