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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


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    University of Florida

    The Horse Course: Introduction to Basic Care and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Care Management, Behavior Management, Anatomy, Vital Signs, Physiology, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacology, First Aid, Psychology

    4.9
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Navigating U.S. Food Regulations: Safety and Enforcement

    Skills you'll gain: Good Manufacturing Practices, Legal Risk, Case Studies

    4.7
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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Psychology of Weight Loss

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Nutrition and Diet, Health And Wellness Coaching, Persistence, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Motivational Interviewing, Psychology, Dealing With Ambiguity, Self-Discipline

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Healthy and Sustainable Foods

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Nutrition and Diet, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Assessment, Environment, Sustainability Standards, Spreadsheet Software, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Risk Analysis, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

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    Nanjing University

    营养与健康

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Chronic Diseases, Biochemistry, Physiology

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    154 reviews

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    University of Copenhagen

    Diabetes – the Essential Facts

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Disparities, Health Care, Chronic Diseases, Endocrinology, Nutrition and Diet, Medical Science and Research, Exercise Science, Surgery, Health Policy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Stanford University

    Introduction to Food and Our Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Sustainable Development, Nutrition and Diet, Environment, Water Sustainability, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Change Mitigation, Waste Minimization, Environmental Science, Pollution Prevention, Emerging Technologies, Innovation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    177 reviews

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    Yale University

    Essentials of Global Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Systems, Public Health, Epidemiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Promotion, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Health Policy, Environment Health And Safety, Medical Science and Research, Injury Prevention, Nutrition and Diet

    4.8
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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Understanding Food Labels and Portion Sizes

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Nutritional Assessment, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education And Counseling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    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: Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Meal Planning And Preparation, Clinical Nutrition, 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

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Optimal Nutrition After 40

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Nutrition Education, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Geriatrics, Chronic Diseases

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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • The Horse Course: Introduction to Basic Care and Management: University of Florida
  • Navigating U.S. Food Regulations: Safety and Enforcement: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Psychology of Weight Loss: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Healthy and Sustainable Foods: University of Michigan
  • 营养与健康: Nanjing University
  • Diabetes – the Essential Facts: University of Copenhagen
  • Introduction to Food and Our Environment: Stanford University
  • Essentials of Global Health: Yale University
  • Understanding Food Labels and Portion Sizes: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Alimentación y dietética para una vuelta al mundo a vela: Universitat de Barcelona

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