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    Stanford University

    Stanford Introduction to Food and Health

    Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Health Education, Food and Beverage, Behavioral Health, Chronic Diseases, Health Informatics

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Nutrition Education for the Consumer

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Nutritional Assessment, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, Scientific Methods, Health Assessment, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Nutrition, Health And Wellness Coaching, Health Promotion, Athletic Training, Regulatory Compliance, Preventative Care, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Psychology, Medical Science and Research, Life Sciences

    4.7
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    159 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Personalized Nutrition, Policy, and Food Regulations

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Nutrition and Diet, Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Nutrition Education, AI Personalization, Food Safety and Sanitation, Policy Development, Clinical Nutrition, Regulatory Affairs, Public Health, Regulatory Compliance, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Advocacy, Health Assessment, Health Technology, Microbiology

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Nutrition Mastery for Fitness and Wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Pharmacology, Exercise Science, Critical Thinking, Sports Medicine, Drug Interaction, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Physiology, Decision Making, Health Promotion, Health And Wellness Coaching, Regulatory Compliance, General Science and Research, Overcoming Obstacles

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Child Nutrition and Cooking

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Cooking, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Food Safety and Sanitation, Child Health, Working With Children, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Parent Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    National Academy of Sports Medicine Nutrition Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Nutrition Care Plans, Nutrition Education, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, Coaching, Public Health and Disease Prevention

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Science of Diet and Exercise

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Sports Medicine, Nutrition Education, Physiology, Kinesiology, Endocrinology, Health And Wellness Coaching, Vital Signs, Stress Management, Biochemistry, Systems Of Measurement, Biology

    4.6
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Prenatal Care, Child Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Nutrition Counseling, Preventative Care, Clinical Nutrition, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Nutrition and Diet, Food Safety and Sanitation, Medical Science and Research

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Putting the Personal in Personalized Nutrition

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Clinical Nutrition, Precision Medicine, Personal Care, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Public Health

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Nutrition and Weight Management for Fitness Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Nutritional Assessment, Health And Wellness Coaching, Exercise Science, Physiology, Biology, Anatomy, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    NASM Personal Fitness Trainer

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Smart Goals, Health Assessment, Sports Medicine, Human Musculoskeletal System, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Nutritional Assessment, Respiration, Physiology, Neurology, Automated External Defibrillator, Rehabilitation, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Coaching, Health And Wellness Coaching

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Emory University

    Weight Management: Beyond Balancing Calories

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Physiology, Stress Management, Health And Wellness Coaching, Behavioral Health, Biology, Mindfulness, Resilience, Exercise Science

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Stanford Introduction to Food and Health: Stanford University
  • Nutrition Education for the Consumer: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Personalized Nutrition, Policy, and Food Regulations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Nutrition Mastery for Fitness and Wellness: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Child Nutrition and Cooking: Stanford University
  • National Academy of Sports Medicine Nutrition Essentials: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Science of Diet and Exercise: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Putting the Personal in Personalized Nutrition: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Nutrition and Weight Management for Fitness Professionals: National Academy of Sports Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions about Nutrition

Coursera's nutrition courses are designed to equip you with knowledge and practical skills in nutrition science:

  • Understanding of basic and advanced nutritional science principles.
  • Skills to assess dietary needs and plan healthy meals for different populations.
  • Knowledge of the impact of nutrition on health, wellness, and disease prevention.
  • Techniques for effective communication of nutritional information to diverse audiences.
  • Familiarity with current research and trends in nutritional science.
  • Practical experience with diet analysis and nutrition counseling.
  • Awareness of global nutrition challenges and strategies to address them.‎

Nutrition courses on Coursera are suitable for various levels of prior experience:

  • Introductory courses require no previous background and provide a broad overview of nutrition fundamentals.
  • Intermediate courses cater to learners with some understanding of basic nutrition who want to deepen their knowledge.
  • Advanced courses are available for professionals in the health or culinary fields looking to specialize further in nutrition.‎

Coursera collaborates with reputable educational institutions to offer a range of credentials in nutrition:

  • Professional certificates that demonstrate foundational and specialized knowledge in nutrition.
  • Specialized course certificates that validate your expertise in specific areas such as sports nutrition, pediatric nutrition, or dietary planning.
  • Credentials that can complement professional training in healthcare, fitness, or culinary arts.

These certifications are designed to support your career development by helping showcase your expertise in nutrition.‎

Completing nutrition courses on Coursera can help open doors to various career paths:

  • Nutritionist or Dietitian, providing tailored dietary advice and creating meal plans for clients.
  • Public Health Nutritionist, designing and implementing nutrition programs to improve community health.
  • Food Service Manager, overseeing nutrition planning in settings like schools, hospitals, or restaurants.
  • Wellness Coach, supporting clients in achieving their health and wellness goals through nutritional changes.
  • Researcher, studying the relationships between diet, health, and disease to inform public health policy and clinical practice.‎

Because nutrition intersects with so many areas in the field of healthcare and beyond, an educational background in nutrition can lead to a wide variety of career opportunities. If you want to work directly with individuals in need of dietary advice, you can become a dietician, nutritionist, or wellness consultant. If you prefer to work in a context that goes beyond individual patients, students with a background in nutrition can work in jobs like public health nutritionist and food safety auditor.

In addition to being wide-ranging, nutrition is a fast-growing field, as interest in the linkages between food and health increases. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, dietician and nutritionist jobs are projected to increase by 11% between 2008 and 2018 - much faster than the average for jobs throughout the economy. These jobs also typically require only a bachelor’s degree, making them relatively accessible compared to jobs requiring a degree from medical or nursing school.

At the end of the day, an education in nutrition is an opportunity to become an expert about something that everyone cares about and pursue a career that can make a big positive impact on people’s health.‎

This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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