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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

    Decoding Nutrition Labels

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Nutritional Assessment, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Food and Beverage

    4.8 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • I

    Immersify

    The Framework of Movement: Understanding Bones and Muscles

    Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Medical Imaging, Anatomy, Radiography, Diagnostic Tests, Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Exercise Science, Physiology, Medical Terminology, Chronic Diseases

    4.2 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Fundamentos Bioquímicos de la Vida

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Life Sciences, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Physical Science, Endocrinology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • 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 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Pre- and Post-Workout Supplements for the Beginner

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Nutrition Education, Physiology, Sports Medicine, Decision Making, Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Nutritional Assessment, Pharmacology, Contraindication

    4.8 stars, 18 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Rutgers MBS: Introduction to Personal Care Science

    Skills you'll gain: Production Process, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Operations, Product Testing, Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs, Personal Care, Product Development, Good Manufacturing Practices, Laboratory Testing, Regulatory Requirements, Workforce Development, New Product Development, Clinical Trials, Quality Control, Product Planning, Entrepreneurship, Consumer Behaviour, Business

    4.6 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes

    Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Infant Care, Maternal Health, Postpartum Care, Pediatric Nursing, Pediatrics, Anatomy, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Clinical Nutrition, Immunology, Patient Positioning, Medical Support, Food Safety and Sanitation, Biochemistry, Sterilization

    4.9 stars, 64 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • 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 stars, 53 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainable Food Systems

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

    4.4 stars, 39 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • 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, 271 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • 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 stars, 77 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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, Quality Assurance, Product Testing, Science and Research, Human Factors, Nutrition and Diet, Marketing Psychology, Analytical Testing, Product Development

    4.7 stars, 51 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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