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    Results for "nutrition"

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      Stanford University

      Stanford Introduction to Food and Health

      Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Food and Beverage, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Behavioral Health, Clinical Nutrition, Chronic Diseases

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      34K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Nutrition Education for the Consumer

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Dietetics, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Nutrition, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Scientific Methods, Health Assessment, Food and Beverage, Regulatory Compliance, Preventative Care, Critical Thinking, Psychology, Medical Science and Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      130 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • National Academy of Sports Medicine

      National Academy of Sports Medicine Nutrition Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Health Assessment, Coaching, Preventative Care, Behavior Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Science of Diet and Exercise

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Kinesiology, Vital Signs, Clinical Nutrition, Physical Therapy, Nutrition Education, Stress Management, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Systems Of Measurement, Preventative Care, Biology, Anatomy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      185 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Child Nutrition and Cooking

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Cooking, Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Food Safety and Sanitation, Child Health, Working With Children, Community Health, Parent Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Stanford University

      Food Sustainability, Mindful Eating, and Healthy Cooking

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Cooking, Nutrition and Diet, Cultural Diversity, Environment, Compassion, Environmental Issue, Resourcefulness, Mindfulness, Waste Minimization, Food Safety and Sanitation, Adaptability, Environmental Science, Product Lifecycle Management, Behavioral Health, Self-Awareness, Pollution Prevention, Creativity, Decision Making, Emerging Technologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      564 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Nutrition and Weight Management for Fitness Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Education And Counseling, Chronic Diseases, Motivational Interviewing, Health Assessment, Biology, Anatomy, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • University of Colorado Boulder

      Science of Exercise

      Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Nutrition and Diet, Health Assessment, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Respiration, Anatomy, Chronic Diseases, Vital Signs, Biochemistry, Biology, Cardiology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      4.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Emory University

      Weight Management: Beyond Balancing Calories

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Stress Management, Behavior Management, Personal Care, Biology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Goal Setting, Mindfulness, Resilience, Planning, Scientific Methods

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Putting the Personal in Personalized Nutrition

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

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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
    • National Academy of Sports Medicine Nutrition Essentials: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
    • Science of Diet and Exercise: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Child Nutrition and Cooking: Stanford University
    • Food Sustainability, Mindful Eating, and Healthy Cooking: Stanford University
    • Nutrition and Weight Management for Fitness Professionals: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Science of Exercise: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Weight Management: Beyond Balancing Calories: Emory University

    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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