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    Explore diet principles for nutrition and health. Learn about balanced diets, dietary planning, and the impact of nutrition on well-being.

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    • Status: Free
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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Recuperación Optimizada en Cirugía Colorrectal

      Skills you'll gain: Operating Room (OR), Patient Preparation, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Discharges, Anesthesiology, Surgery, Rehabilitation, Respiratory Care, Patient Flow, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Nutrition, Care Management, Health Policy, Nursing Care, Nutrition and Diet, Kinesiology

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Fudan University

      全球卫生导论

      Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Child Health, Public Health, Gerontology, Health Systems, Health Policy, Nutrition and Diet, Chronic Diseases, Emergency Response, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Community Health, Socioeconomics, Environment Health And Safety

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Dairy Nutrition & Health: Analyzing Cow Wellness

      Skills you'll gain: Health Assessment, Biochemistry, Laboratory Testing, Nutrition and Diet, Clinical Nutrition, Biology, Systems Analysis, Molecular Biology

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Measuring and Modeling Impact in Evaluations

      Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Maternal Health, Nutrition and Diet, Child Health, Health Assessment, Data Collection, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Mathematical Modeling, Data Modeling, Data Analysis Software

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Atención centrada en el paciente

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Primary Care, Healthcare Ethics, Health Care, Preventative Care, Care Coordination, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Professionalism, Psychosocial Assessments, Nutrition and Diet, Clinical Nutrition, Community Health, Mental Health, Cultural Responsiveness, Collaboration, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empathy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Holistic Weight Management

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental Health, Social Sciences, Psychology, Patient Evaluation, Nutrition and Diet, Kinesiology, Resilience, Sociology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Coaching, Clinical Nutrition, Surgery, Nutrition Education, Health Assessment, Creative Problem-Solving, Physical Therapy

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
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      Insper

      Introdução à Ciência da Primeira Infância

      Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Childhood Education and Development, Child Health, Working With Children, Child Welfare, Pediatrics, Human Development, Socioeconomics, Parent Communication, Maternal Health, Health Disparities, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Nutrition Mastery for Fitness and Wellness

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Pharmacology, Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Drug Interaction, Health Assessment, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Food and Beverage, Planning, Decision Making, Preventative Care, Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Nutrition, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Biology, General Science and Research, Contraindication, Overcoming Obstacles

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • A

      American Council on Exercise

      Intro to Personal Training: A Career Starter Course

      Skills you'll gain: Selling Techniques, Sales, Goal Setting, Customer Retention, Sales Prospecting, Nutrition and Diet, Consultative Selling, Customer Acquisition Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Motivational Interviewing, Kinesiology, Safety Assurance, Active Listening, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Coaching, Performance Measurement, Injury Prevention, Patient Evaluation, Anatomy, Health Assessment

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Nutrition and Medical Weight Loss

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Clinical Nutrition, Surgery, Nutrition Education, Medical Terminology, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Patient Evaluation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Nutrition for Optimal Mental Health

      Skills you'll gain: Mental Concentration, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Mental Health, Lifelong Learning, Stress Management, Clinical Nutrition

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      U

      University of California, Davis

      Building Basic English Skills A1/A2

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, English Language, Language Competency, Literacy, Language Learning, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Diversity, Nutrition and Diet, Adaptability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Recuperación Optimizada en Cirugía Colorrectal: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • 全球卫生导论: Fudan University
    • Dairy Nutrition & Health: Analyzing Cow Wellness: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Measuring and Modeling Impact in Evaluations: Johns Hopkins University
    • Atención centrada en el paciente: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Holistic Weight Management: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Introdução à Ciência da Primeira Infância: Insper
    • Nutrition Mastery for Fitness and Wellness: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Intro to Personal Training: A Career Starter Course: American Council on Exercise
    • Nutrition and Medical Weight Loss: National Academy of Sports Medicine

    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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