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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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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Introducción a la Ingeniería Gastronómica - ¡Ciencia en la Cocina!

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Meal Planning And Preparation, Process Engineering, Experimentation, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Materials science, Environment, Systems Of Measurement, Water Quality, Thermal Management, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Scientific Methods, Laboratory Equipment

    4.6
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    81 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Smart Grocery Shopping Choices for Optimal Nutrition

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Decision Making, Overcoming Obstacles

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    生物演化

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Anthropology, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    113 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Science Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Research, Research Design, Deductive Reasoning, Peer Review, Experimentation, Media and Communications, Correlation Analysis, Journalism, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Cultural Diversity, Descriptive Statistics, Communication

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    268 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Dairy Nutrition & Health: Analyzing Cow Wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Health Assessment, Diagnostic Tests, Physiology, Endocrinology, Biochemistry, Laboratory Testing, Pathology, Nutrition and Diet, Clinical Nutrition, Biology, Systems Analysis, Molecular Biology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    生命科学发展史

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Ancient History, Physiology, Biology, Anthropology, Culture, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, European History, Cell Biology, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Rutgers MBS: Introduction to Personal Care Science

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Product Testing, Regulatory Compliance, Personal Care, Product Development, Laboratory Testing, Workforce Development, Packaging and Labeling, New Product Development, Clinical Trials, Quality Control, Entrepreneurship, Consumer Behaviour, Chemistry, Business

    Beginner · 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, Physiology, Sports Medicine, Decision Making, Nutrition and Diet, Pharmacology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Feeding the World

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Food Safety and Sanitation, Nutrition and Diet, Manufacturing and Production, Production Process, Environment, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Development, Pollution Prevention, Trend Analysis, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Economics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    255 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Healthy and Sustainable Foods

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Nutrition and Diet, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Assessment, Environment, Sustainability Standards, Spreadsheet Software, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Risk Analysis, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    Environmental Science

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Biology, Hydrology, Water Quality, Systems Thinking, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Physics, Climate Change Mitigation, Chemistry

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    311 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    生物学概念与途径

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biology, Neurology, Physiology, Biotechnology, Psychology, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Scientific Methods, Research, Cell Biology

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Introducción a la Ingeniería Gastronómica - ¡Ciencia en la Cocina!: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Smart Grocery Shopping Choices for Optimal Nutrition: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • 生物演化: Peking University
  • Science Literacy : University of Alberta
  • Dairy Nutrition & Health: Analyzing Cow Wellness: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • 生命科学发展史: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Rutgers MBS: Introduction to Personal Care Science: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Pre- and Post-Workout Supplements for the Beginner: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Feeding the World: University of Pennsylvania
  • Healthy and Sustainable Foods: University of Michigan

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