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    • U

      University of Michigan

      Sustainable Consumption and Health

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Environment, Health Assessment, Health Disparities, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Science, Public Health, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Policy, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • E

      Emory University

      Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Community Health, Nutrition and Diet, Emergency Response, Sanitation, Health Systems, Water Resources, Infectious Diseases, Health Administration, Mental Health, Food Safety and Sanitation, Data Collection

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      356 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Diálisis peritoneal

      Skills you'll gain: Nephrology, Dialysis, Patient Education And Counseling, Chronic Diseases, Home Health Care, Care Management, Nursing Care, Nutrition and Diet, Cleanliness, Patient Safety, Anatomy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      Y

      Yale University

      Essentials of Global Health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Systems, Public Health, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Health Policy, Environment Health And Safety, Maternal Health, Injury Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Child Health

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      2.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado System

      Managing Asthma, Allergies, Diabetes, and Seizures in School

      Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Student Support and Services, Care Management, Care Coordination, Medical Emergency, School Psychology, First Aid, Patient Education and Support, Pediatrics, Emergency Response, Respiratory Care, Food Safety and Sanitation, Nursing, Medication Administration, Child Health, Nutrition and Diet

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      704 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Nutrición y obesidad: control de sobrepeso

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Clinical Nutrition, Personal Care, Preventative Care, Behavioral Health, Chronic Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Patient Education And Counseling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      5.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • S

      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
      ·
      564 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • S

      Stanford University

      Introduction to Food and Our Environment

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Environment, Environmental Issue, Waste Minimization, Environmental Science, Product Lifecycle Management, Pollution Prevention, Emerging Technologies, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      172 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      Utrecht University

      Unravelling solutions for Future Food problems

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Socioeconomics, Behavioral Health, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Health Disparities, Environment and Resource Management, Innovation, Psychology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      150 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of New Mexico

      Curanderismo: Traditional Healing Using Plants

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity, Biology, Preventative Care, Health Care, Patient Education and Support, Health Assessment, Anatomy, Nutrition and Diet, Mental Health, Environmental Science, Stress Management, Scientific Methods

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      225 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • D

      Dartmouth College

      Population, Food, and Soil

      Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Land Management, Environmental Issue, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Natural Resource Management, Social Studies, Water Resources, Human Development, Physical Science, Biology, Cultural Diversity, Trend Analysis, Economic Development, Estimation, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      50 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      Universitat de Barcelona

      Alimentación y dietética para una vuelta al mundo a vela

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Food Safety and Sanitation, Needs Assessment, New Product Development, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      190 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Sustainable Consumption and Health: University of Michigan
    • Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies: Emory University
    • Diálisis peritoneal: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Essentials of Global Health: Yale University
    • Managing Asthma, Allergies, Diabetes, and Seizures in School: University of Colorado System
    • Nutrición y obesidad: control de sobrepeso: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Food Sustainability, Mindful Eating, and Healthy Cooking: Stanford University
    • Introduction to Food and Our Environment: Stanford University
    • Unravelling solutions for Future Food problems: Utrecht University
    • Curanderismo: Traditional Healing Using Plants: University of New Mexico

    Frequently Asked Questions about Diet

    In general terms, diet refers to the types of food that a person, community, or region typically eats. For example, the Nordic diet typically emphasizes locally-available ingredients such as whole grains, root vegetables, berries, fresh fish and seaweed, with red meat only on rare occasions. A vegetarian diet avoids any kind of meat, while a vegan diet also avoids dairy products, and these plant based diets may be followed for ethical or environmental reasons. Learning about the typical diet and gastronomy of a region or groups of people can be an important - and delicious - way to learn about their culture.

    Diet can also refer to a particular plan for food and eating that an individual adheres to in order to achieve health goals such as weight loss, athletic performance, or the management of conditions such as high cholesterol or blood pressure. Many public health problems stem from poor diet and nutrition, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. As a result, helping people understand how diet can be an important part of personal and public health practices is playing an increasingly prominent role in healthcare.‎

    Understanding the distinctive features of the diets of different regions and countries, as well as their cultural and historical contexts, can be a passport to an exciting career as a restaurant critic or food journalist. This is a dream job for many people, with opportunities to visit new places, learn the fascinating stories behind different cuisines, meet the chefs who have mastered cooking them, and, most importantly, eat amazing food from all over the world.

    Because diet is an important aspect of personal wellness and public health practices, there is also a growing demand for experts in this field. Dieticians and nutritionists provide guidance to people on what to eat in order to meet health goals such as weight loss or muscle gain, or to help patients suffering from chronic illnesses such as type 2 diabetes manage their condition. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, dieticians and nutritionists earned a median annual salary of $61,270 in 2019, and these jobs are expected to grow much faster than the rate of the overall economy over the next decade.‎

    Yes! Coursera offers learning opportunities covering many different aspects of diet, including its relationship to health and nutrition, the cuisines of different cultures, and even the science of gastronomy. Befitting such a regional and global topic, you can take courses from top-ranked schools from across the United States and around the world, including Stanford University, Yale University, Case Western Reserve University, University of Copenhagen, Emory University, and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. And, because Coursera lets you view course materials and complete assignments on a flexible schedule, you can learn remotely without having to change your dinner plans - or your existing work or family life.‎

    If you're interested in helping people improve their health through changes in diet, you can become a nutritionist with a background in diet. Or you can take your education one step further by getting certified to be a dietician. If you want to become a chef, learning about diet will help you specialize in certain types of foods or adapt recipes to meet the specific dietary needs of your customers. Other career professionals who use their knowledge of diet and nutrition include grocery managers, corporate wellness directors, health coaches, personal trainers, and freelance writers with a specialty in health topics. A background in diet can lead to many career paths.‎

    Nutritionists and dieticians work in a variety of settings including state and local governments, clinics, nursing homes, hospitals, and private practice. Chefs and cooks work at restaurants, cafeterias, food trucks, and catering companies. Health coaches and personal trainers often work at private health clubs and non-profits like the YMCA, and corporate wellness directors work at many different kinds of companies.‎

    If you have a love of food or you're genuinely interested in helping others make good dietary choices, learning about diet and nutrition might be just right for you. In addition, job growth for nutritionists, dieticians, head cooks, and chefs is strong. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth from 2019 to 2029 for nutritionists and dieticians is expected to be 8% higher than average job growth, and job growth for head cooks and chefs is expected to be 6% higher than average.‎

    There are a variety of topics that you can study related to diet, such as food science, food technology, culinary arts, agriculture, and more. If you're interested in studying food science or nutrition, you will learn about the science behind different foods and how they can affect health. If you want to study food technology, you'll learn how to select, preserve, process, package, and distribute foods, and you'll learn about food safety. If you're interested in a culinary program, you'll learn how to prepare different types of cuisine and how to pair foods with wine and other beverages. More topics related to food include farming and restaurant management.‎

    Online Diet courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Diet skills. Choose from a wide range of Diet courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Diet, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    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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