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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


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    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

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    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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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Popular Fitness Supplements

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Chemicals and Health

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

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Fundamentals of Dairy Nutrition: Forages and Feed

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Cost Estimation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Feeding the World

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Environmental Science, 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, Pollution Prevention, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Trend Analysis, Infectious Diseases, Public Health

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Ahead of The Game: The Future of Nutrition and Training

    Skills you'll gain: Team Collaboration, Leadership, Collaboration, Nutrition and Diet, Precision Medicine, Sports Medicine, Performance Analysis, Meal Planning And Preparation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Athletic Training, AI Integrations, Innovation, AI Personalization, Communication, Real Time Data, Environmental Science, Technology Solutions, Health Technology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    El futuro de la nutrición y el entrenamiento en el fútbol

    Skills you'll gain: Team Collaboration, Climate Change Adaptation, Collaboration, Climate Change Programs, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Nutrition and Diet, Data Management, Adaptability, Nutritional Assessment, Performance Analysis, Leadership, AI Integrations, Sustainable Design, Athletic Training, Exercise Science, AI Personalization, Meal Planning And Preparation, Technology Solutions, Health Technology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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, Life Sciences, Dialysis, Hematology

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Healthy and Sustainable Foods: University of Michigan
  • Fundamentos Bioquímicos de la Vida: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Popular Fitness Supplements: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Making Sense of Supplements: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Chemicals and Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Fundamentals of Dairy Nutrition: Forages and Feed: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Feeding the World: University of Pennsylvania
  • Ahead of The Game: The Future of Nutrition and Training: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • El futuro de la nutrición y el entrenamiento en el fútbol: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

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