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Diet Courses

Diet courses can help you learn nutritional science, meal planning, dietary guidelines, and the impact of food on health. You can build skills in analyzing food labels, understanding macronutrients and micronutrients, and creating balanced meal plans tailored to individual needs. Many courses introduce tools like dietary tracking apps, food databases, and meal prep techniques to help you apply what you learn in everyday life.


Popular Diet Courses and Certifications


  • 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 (73) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    American Council on Exercise

    Lifestyle & Wellness Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Nutrition and Diet, Stress Management, Nutrition Education, Health And Wellness Coaching, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Substance Abuse, Chronic Diseases, Meditation & Breathwork, Health Promotion, Mental Health

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    The New Nordic Diet - from Gastronomy to Health

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Cooking, Nutrition Education, Nutritional Assessment, Health Education, Food and Beverage, Preventative Care, Health Promotion, Meal Planning And Preparation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health, Adaptability, Community Health, Mental Concentration, Environment, Child Health, Clinical Trials

    ★ 4.6 (779) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    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, Behavior Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention

    ★ 4.6 (85) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Build Healthy Habits With Latest Neuroscience Research

    Skills you'll gain: Habit Formation, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Productivity, Self-Motivation, Self-Discipline, Learning Strategies, Neurology, Self-Awareness, Behavior Management, Endocrinology, Nutrition and Diet

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Putting the Personal in Personalized Nutrition

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition Education, Precision Medicine, Microbiology, Molecular Biology

    ★ 4.7 (23) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    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, Spreadsheet Software, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Risk Analysis

    ★ 4.5 (25) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Nutrition and Weight Management for Fitness Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition Education, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Education And Counseling, Nutritional Assessment, Health And Wellness Coaching, Exercise Science, Meal Planning And Preparation, Physiology, Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.7 (56) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)

    Nutrition Coaching for Fitness

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Care Plans, Health And Wellness Coaching, Nutritional Assessment, Dietetics, Nutrition Education, Exercise Science, Coaching, Clinical Nutrition, Habit Formation, Culture, Biology, Behavior Management, Critical Thinking, Health Assessment, Health Education, Athletic Training, Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Sports Nutrition Principles for Performance and Recovery

    Skills you'll gain: Sports Medicine, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition Care Plans, Exercise Science, Nutritional Assessment, Athletic Training, Nutrition Education, Dietetics, Meal Planning And Preparation, Needs Assessment, Physical Therapy, Manual Therapy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Understanding Food Labels and Portion Sizes

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Meal Planning And Preparation, Food and Beverage, Patient Education And Counseling

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Nutrition for Optimal Mental Health

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Concentration, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Mental Health, Stress Management

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular diet courses

  • Science of Fat Metabolism: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Lifestyle & Wellness Strategies: American Council on Exercise
  • The New Nordic Diet - from Gastronomy to Health : University of Copenhagen
  • National Academy of Sports Medicine Nutrition Essentials: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Build Healthy Habits With Latest Neuroscience Research: Alex Genadinik
  • Putting the Personal in Personalized Nutrition: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Healthy and Sustainable Foods: University of Michigan
  • Nutrition and Weight Management for Fitness Professionals: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Nutrition Coaching for Fitness: ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)
  • Sports Nutrition Principles for Performance and Recovery: Niel Asher Education

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