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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

    Aligning Diet and Exercise

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

    4.8 stars, 268 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Understanding Food Regulations & Food Labeling

    Skills you'll gain: Good Manufacturing Practices, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Safety Standards, Quality Assurance, Scientific Methods

    4.4 stars, 24 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (24) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Diabetes – the Essential Facts

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Disparities, Chronic Diseases, Community Health, Endocrinology, Nutrition and Diet, Health Equity, Medical Science and Research, Surgery, Treatment Planning, Exercise Therapy, Biology

    4.7 stars, 2.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (2.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Nutrición y obesidad: control de sobrepeso

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Clinical Nutrition, Personal Care, Nutrition Education, Preventative Care, Meal Planning And Preparation, Behavior Management, Chronic Diseases, Health And Wellness Coaching, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Patient Education and Support, Family Support, Exercise Science

    4.8 stars, 5.7K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (5.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    The Science of Gastronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Meal Planning And Preparation, Sensory Systems Analysis, Biochemistry, Aesthetics, Color Theory, Thermal Management, Chemistry, Physiology, Psychology

    4.6 stars, 791 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • R

    Rice University

    Anatomy & Physiology: Exchange and Energy

    Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Respiration, Respiratory Therapy, Anatomy, Respiratory Care, Physiology, Pathology, Swallowing Disorders, General Medicine

    4.9 stars, 15 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Bridging Data and Practice for Personalized Nutrition

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Personalized Service, Clinical Nutrition, Precision Medicine, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Nutrition Education, Data Ethics, Dietetics, Data Collection, Data Capture, Patient Education And Counseling, Diagnostic Tests, Responsible AI, Data Analysis, Clinical Research, Health Technology, Consumer Behaviour, Artificial Intelligence

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • Y

    Yale University

    Essentials of Global Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Systems, Public Health, Epidemiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Health Policy, Medical Science and Research, Nutrition and Diet, Demography

    4.8 stars, 2.2K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • 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 stars, 1.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • R

    Rice University

    Anatomy & Physiology: Regulation, Integration, & Control

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Endocrinology, Physiology, Neurology, Clinical Practices, Medical Terminology

    4.8 stars, 36 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (36) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • N

    Nanjing University

    营养与健康

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Dietetics, Nutrition Education, Clinical Nutrition, Nutritional Assessment, Biochemistry, Chronic Diseases, Preventative Care, Food and Beverage, Physiology

    4.3 stars, 157 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (157) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Public Health Perspectives on Sustainable Diets

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Water Sustainability, Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Nutrition Education, Public Health, Environmental Issue, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Environment and Resource Management, Health Disparities, Systems Thinking, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation

    4.8 stars, 194 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Aligning Diet and Exercise: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Understanding Food Regulations & Food Labeling: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Diabetes – the Essential Facts: University of Copenhagen
  • Nutrición y obesidad: control de sobrepeso: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • The Science of Gastronomy: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Anatomy & Physiology: Exchange and Energy: Rice University
  • Bridging Data and Practice for Personalized Nutrition: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Essentials of Global Health: Yale University
  • Gut Check: Exploring Your Microbiome: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Anatomy & Physiology: Regulation, Integration, & Control: Rice University

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