Nutrition Courses and Certifications

Nutrition, Exercise and Sports

1214 reviews

Learn about Nutrition, Exercise and Sports and understand how nutrition can support exercise and sports performance.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 4-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Nutrition and Health: Micronutrients and Malnutrition

236 reviews

Learn from the top professors of Wageningen University & Research about malnutrition and micronutrients and how they impact your health. This online course is offered as a MOOC, and is part of the Professional Certificate Pogramme: Nutrition and Heal…

• edX
• 7 weeks, 6-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Nutrition and Health: Macronutrients and Overnutrition

347 reviews

Learn from the top professors of Wageningen University & Research about macronutrients and overnutrition and how they impact humans. This online course is offered as a MOOC, and is part of the Professional Certificate Pogramme: Nutrition and Health.

• edX
• 9 weeks, 6-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Nutrition and Health: Food Safety

213 reviews

Learn about bacteria, pesticides and health hazards present in food. This online course is offered as a MOOC which means that you can study at your own pace, at your own time and anywhere you want.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 6-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Nutrition and Health: Human Microbiome

799 reviews

Learn how you can impact your health by balancing your gut health; how your microbiome together with your diet can improve normal gut function. A balanced microbiome and nutritional intake can avoid disorders like IBS, obesity and diabetes.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Rethinking the American Diet - Environmental and Health Impacts

Exploring the far-reaching impacts of dietary choices on health and environment, this talk presents multi-objective metrics to optimize nutrition and sustainability in the American diet.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Boosting Vitamin D: Not Enough or Too Much? - Current Science Controversies

Exploring the debate on optimal vitamin D intake, examining new recommendations, expert disagreements, and implications for public health and nutrition.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Plant-Based Meat vs. Animal Meat Effects on Inflammation Biomarkers - Winter 2022

Explore the impact of plant-based vs. animal meats on inflammation biomarkers through a secondary analysis of the SWAP-MEAT trial, presented by Dr. Anthony Crimarco from Stanford University.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Five Nutrition Pitfalls to Avoid for Lasting Change

Learn strategies to overcome common nutrition challenges and make sustainable health changes with insights from a Stanford registered dietitian and diabetes management expert.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How Nourish is Giving Asians Tools to Eat Well and Live Well

Discover how Nourish creates culturally-tailored nutrition resources for Asian communities, promoting health and wellness through education, culinary expertise, and preventative medicine approaches.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Is a Calorie a Calorie? The Impact of Processed Food on Health and Weight

Explore the impact of different food sources on health and weight with experts discussing the complexities of nutrition, processed foods, and the "calorie is a calorie" debate.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Sugar and Health - The Sweet, the Sour, and the Sticky

Explore sugar's role in our diet, its health impacts, and related controversies with expert insights from a registered dietitian.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Diabetes and Nutrition - Understanding Type 2 Diabetes and Dietary Management

Explore the impact of nutrition on Type 2 diabetes management, focusing on prevention and treatment strategies for all ages, with insights from medical and nutritional experts.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Using Herbs and Spices to Improve Your Health

Discover the health benefits of herbs and spices, from boosting immunity to controlling blood sugar and easing joint pain. Learn practical ways to incorporate these powerful ingredients into your diet.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Nutrition and Cancer - Myths and Legends

Explore common misconceptions about nutrition and cancer with a Stanford dietitian. Learn evidence-based insights on controversial foods and nutrients to make informed dietary choices during cancer treatment.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video