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Study nutritional science for understanding diet and health. Learn about metabolism, dietary guidelines, and nutrition-related diseases.


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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Science of Fat Metabolism

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, Nutrition Education, Physiology, Endocrinology, Stress Management, Biochemistry, Biology

    4.6
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    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, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Nutrition Education, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Patient Education And Counseling, Data Analysis, Clinical Research, Health Technology, Consumer Behaviour, Continuous Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Anatomy: Gastrointestinal, Reproductive and Endocrine Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Endocrinology, Gynecology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Physiology, Urology, Medical Imaging, Medical Terminology

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

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    La química en la producción de alimentos y medicamentos

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Natural Resource Management, Food and Beverage, Biochemistry, Environment and Resource Management, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceuticals, Materials science, Nutrition and Diet, Analytical Chemistry, Laboratory Procedures

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    生物演化

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biology, Bioinformatics, Taxonomy, Environment, Cell Biology, Science and Research, Scientific Methods

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Peking University

    遗传学实验

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Molecular Biology, Research Design, Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Laboratory Equipment, Specimen Preparation, Bioinformatics, Cell Biology

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Fundamentals of Dairy Nutrition: Forages and Feed

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Nutrition and Diet, Cost Estimation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Popular Fitness Supplements

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Critical Thinking, Sports Medicine, Drug Interaction, Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Health Promotion, Health And Wellness Coaching, Regulatory Compliance, General Science and Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Alimentación y dietética para una vuelta al mundo a vela

    Skills you'll gain: Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Food and Beverage, Nutrition Education, Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Physiology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    191 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainable Food Systems

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

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Metabolic Makeover

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Exercise Science, Vital Signs, Kinesiology, Nutrition and Diet, Physiology, Systems Of Measurement, Biology

    4.5
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Pediatrics, Anatomy, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Clinical Nutrition, Immunology, Patient Positioning, Food Safety and Sanitation, Endocrinology, Biochemistry

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

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

  • Science of Fat Metabolism: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Bridging Data and Practice for Personalized Nutrition: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Anatomy: Gastrointestinal, Reproductive and Endocrine Systems: University of Michigan
  • La química en la producción de alimentos y medicamentos: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • 生物演化: Peking University
  • 遗传学实验: Peking University
  • Fundamentals of Dairy Nutrition: Forages and Feed: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Popular Fitness Supplements: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Alimentación y dietética para una vuelta al mundo a vela: Universitat de Barcelona
  • Sustainable Food Systems: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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