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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


  • S

    Stanford University

    Stanford's Short Course on Breastfeeding

    Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Postpartum Care, Infant Care, Prenatal Care, Preventative Care, Family Support, Nutrition and Diet

    ★ 4.8 (1.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • M

    McMaster University

    Hacking Exercise For Health. The surprising new science of fitness.

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Physical Stamina, Kinesiology, Time Management, Lifting Ability, Human Musculoskeletal System, Habit Formation, Health Assessment, Nutrition and Diet, Physiology, Mental Health, Goal Setting

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

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  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Introduction to Environmental Science

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Demography, Energy and Utilities, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Biology, Hydrology, Life Sciences, Climate Change Programs, Water Quality, Land Management, Nutrition and Diet, Oil and Gas, Pollution Prevention, Petroleum Industry, Sustainable Systems, Electric Power Systems, Nutrition Education

    ★ 4.7 (452) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    NASM Personal Fitness Trainer

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Patient Education And Counseling, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Neurology, Automated External Defibrillator, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Overcoming Obstacles, Mechanics, Injury Prevention, Public Health, Anatomy, Health Promotion, Exercise Therapy, Meal Planning And Preparation, Medical Terminology, Safety Training, Motivational Skills, Needs Assessment, Adaptability, Communication

    ★ 4.7 (365) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Nanjing University

    Chinese Culture and Contemporary China

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Music History, World Music, Social Studies, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Responsiveness, Ancient History, Media and Communications, Art History, Language Learning, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Aesthetics, Social Sciences, Electronic Media, Intercultural Competence, Performing Arts, Anthropology, Sociology, Nutrition and Diet

    ★ 4.6 (530) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainable Food Production Through Livestock Health Management

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Food Safety and Sanitation, Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Physiology, Preventative Care, Sustainable Systems, Immunology, Microbiology, Caregiving, Environment and Resource Management

    ★ 4.8 (631) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Florida

    The Horse Course: Introduction to Basic Care and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Behavioral Management, Preventative Care, Anatomy, Vital Signs, Physiology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Infectious Diseases, First Aid, Ancient History

    ★ 4.9 (995) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    An Introduction to Global Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Maternal Health, Child Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Infectious Diseases, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Water Resources, Health Promotion, Social Determinants Of Health, Epidemiology, Community Health, Environmental Policy, Sanitation, Family Planning, Nutrition and Diet, Mental Health, Socioeconomics, Chronic Diseases

    ★ 4.8 (885) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Diabetes - a Global Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: Endocrinology, Physiology, Preventative Care, Drug Development, Pharmacology, Chronic Diseases, Epidemiology, Immunology, Medical Science and Research, Patient Treatment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Exercise Science, Precision Medicine, Pre-Clinical Development, Public Health, Pharmacotherapy, Biology, Biochemistry, Nutrition and Diet, Molecular Biology

    ★ 4.8 (751) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of New Mexico

    Curanderismo: Traditional Healing Using Plants

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Cultural Diversity, Neurology, Health Education, Nutrition and Diet

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

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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • Y

    Yale University

    Health Behavior Change: From Evidence to Action

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Promotion, Health Education, Health And Wellness Coaching, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Public Health, Behavioral Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Behavior Management

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

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    Credit offered
  • M

    MedCerts

    Medical Terminology and the Human Body Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Anatomy, Pathology, Medical Records, Physiology, Cell Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Nutrition and Diet

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular diet courses

  • Stanford's Short Course on Breastfeeding: Stanford University
  • Hacking Exercise For Health. The surprising new science of fitness.: McMaster University
  • Introduction to Environmental Science: Dartmouth College
  • NASM Personal Fitness Trainer: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Chinese Culture and Contemporary China : Nanjing University
  • Sustainable Food Production Through Livestock Health Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • The Horse Course: Introduction to Basic Care and Management: University of Florida
  • An Introduction to Global Health: University of Copenhagen
  • Diabetes - a Global Challenge: University of Copenhagen
  • Curanderismo: Traditional Healing Using Plants: University of New Mexico

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