• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Coursera
  • Online Degrees
  • Careers
  • Log In
  • Join for Free
    Coursera
    • Browse
    • Nutrition
    Skip to search results

    Filter by

    Subject
    Required
     *

    Language
    Required
     *

    The language used throughout the course, in both instruction and assessments.

    Learning Product
    Required
     *

    Build job-relevant skills in under 2 hours with hands-on tutorials.
    Learn from top instructors with graded assignments, videos, and discussion forums.
    Get in-depth knowledge of a subject by completing a series of courses and projects.
    Earn career credentials from industry leaders that demonstrate your expertise.
    Earn your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree online for a fraction of the cost of in-person learning.

    Level
    Required
     *

    Duration
    Required
     *

    Skills
    Required
     *

    Subtitles
    Required
     *

    Educator
    Required
     *

    Results for "nutrition"

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado System

      Healthy Practices: Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Community and Family Participation

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Community Health, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Child Health, Working With Children, Student Engagement, Community Outreach, Student Support and Services, Parent Communication, Curriculum Planning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      856 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      N

      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Optimal Nutrition After 40

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition Education, Geriatrics, Chronic Diseases

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Copenhagen

      The New Nordic Diet - from Gastronomy to Health

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Cooking, Food and Beverage, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health, Environment, Child Health, Clinical Trials, Research Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      777 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • L

      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes

      Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Pediatrics, Anatomy, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Public Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Food Safety and Sanitation

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      48 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      N

      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Aligning Diet and Exercise

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Preventative Care

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      58 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • N

      National Taiwan University

      食品安全與毒理 (Food Safety & Toxicology)

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Food Safety and Sanitation, Laboratory Testing, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Environmental Issue, Chemistry, Microbiology, Health And Safety Standards, Pollution Prevention, Radiation Protection, Risk Analysis, Scientific Methods

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      332 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Florida

      The Meat We Eat

      Skills you'll gain: Food Quality Assurance And Control, Cooking, Food Safety and Sanitation, Nutrition and Diet, Production Process, Environment, Manufacturing Processes, Microbiology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      208 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Research Design, Health Policy, Biostatistics, Science and Research, Health Care, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      4.9K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      N

      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Decoding Nutrition Labels

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Food and Beverage, Regulatory Compliance

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Copenhagen

      Transformation of the Global Food System

      Skills you'll gain: Waste Minimization, Corporate Sustainability, Supply Chain, Systems Thinking, Environmental Resource Management, Environment, Environmental Science, Innovation, Nutrition and Diet, Public Policies, Small Business Accounting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      987 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      N

      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Smart Grocery Shopping Choices for Optimal Nutrition

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Health Assessment, Planning, Preventative Care, Decision Making, Overcoming Obstacles

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Nutrition Policy, Frameworks, and Process

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Nutrition and Diet, Health Policy, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Food and Beverage, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Public Policies, Program Evaluation, Socioeconomics

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Searches related to nutrition

    nutritional science
    nutritionist
    nutrition and medical weight loss
    nutrition food
    nutrition and lifestyle in pregnancy
    nutrition and diet
    nutrition and weight management for fitness professionals
    nutrition mastery for fitness and wellness
    1…567…17

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

    • Healthy Practices: Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Community and Family Participation: University of Colorado System
    • Optimal Nutrition After 40: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • The New Nordic Diet - from Gastronomy to Health : University of Copenhagen
    • Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
    • Aligning Diet and Exercise: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • 食品安全與毒理 (Food Safety & Toxicology): National Taiwan University
    • The Meat We Eat: University of Florida
    • Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • Decoding Nutrition Labels: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Transformation of the Global Food System: University of Copenhagen

    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.

    Other topics to explore

    Arts and Humanities
    338 courses
    Business
    1095 courses
    Computer Science
    668 courses
    Data Science
    425 courses
    Information Technology
    145 courses
    Health
    471 courses
    Math and Logic
    70 courses
    Personal Development
    137 courses
    Physical Science and Engineering
    413 courses
    Social Sciences
    401 courses
    Language Learning
    150 courses

    Coursera Footer

    Technical Skills

    • ChatGPT
    • Coding
    • Computer Science
    • Cybersecurity
    • DevOps
    • Ethical Hacking
    • Generative AI
    • Java Programming
    • Python
    • Web Development

    Analytical Skills

    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Big Data
    • Business Analysis
    • Data Analytics
    • Data Science
    • Financial Modeling
    • Machine Learning
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Microsoft Power BI
    • SQL

    Business Skills

    • Accounting
    • Digital Marketing
    • E-commerce
    • Finance
    • Google
    • Graphic Design
    • IBM
    • Marketing
    • Project Management
    • Social Media Marketing

    Career Resources

    • Essential IT Certifications
    • High-Income Skills to Learn
    • How to Get a PMP Certification
    • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
    • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
    • Popular Data Analytics Certifications
    • What Does a Data Analyst Do?
    • Career Development Resources
    • Career Aptitude Test
    • Share your Coursera Learning Story

    Coursera

    • About
    • What We Offer
    • Leadership
    • Careers
    • Catalog
    • Coursera Plus
    • Professional Certificates
    • MasterTrack® Certificates
    • Degrees
    • For Enterprise
    • For Government
    • For Campus
    • Become a Partner
    • Social Impact
    • Free Courses
    • ECTS Credit Recommendations

    Community

    • Learners
    • Partners
    • Beta Testers
    • Blog
    • The Coursera Podcast
    • Tech Blog
    • Teaching Center

    More

    • Press
    • Investors
    • Terms
    • Privacy
    • Help
    • Accessibility
    • Contact
    • Articles
    • Directory
    • Affiliates
    • Modern Slavery Statement
    • Manage Cookie Preferences
    Learn Anywhere
    Download on the App Store
    Get it on Google Play
    Logo of Certified B Corporation
    © 2025 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
    • Coursera Facebook
    • Coursera Linkedin
    • Coursera Twitter
    • Coursera YouTube
    • Coursera Instagram
    • Coursera TikTok