Current

Intermediate

Nutrition Science and Healthy Living

Coursera · Stanford University · Updated March 2026

Platform rating

4.6/5

Champ rating

8.6/10

Duration

3 months, 4 hours/week

Classes

42

Launch a meaningful career in healthcare with this comprehensive, expert-led course. Evidence-based nutrition education covering macronutrients, micronutrients, meal planning, sports nutrition, and dietary assessment for health professionals. Created by healthcare professionals with decades of clinical and teaching experience, this course bridges the gap between classroom learning and real patient care.

What you'll get

Apply evidence-based nutrition principles to meal planning

Assess dietary needs for different populations

Understand macronutrient and micronutrient functions

Coach proper exercise form and technique for injury prevention and maximum results

Create nutrition guidance within scope of practice to support client fitness goals

Course Curriculum

6 chapters

Fit

Best for

Nurses

Healthcare Aides

Fitness Trainers

Counselors

Not ideal for

Learners seeking only entry-level overviews

Prerequisites & pricing

Prerequisites

No prior healthcare experience required. Basic computer skills and a genuine interest in helping others are recommended.

Pricing

$49/month

Certification

Certificate

Nutrition

Dietetics

Meal Planning

Sports Nutrition

Health

Body Composition

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