Nutrition is the science of eating well. It’s a subject that covers aspects of biology, chemistry and even mental health.

Having a basic understanding of how healthy eating impacts our lives is important. That’s why a nutrition course can be so beneficial to both healthcare professionals and the general public.

Whether you’re totally new to the subject or already have some experience, you can find a learning opportunity suited to your level of understanding.

Choosing the right nutrition course

Beginners and experienced nutritionists will find a range of courses available to them. An introduction to nutrition is a good place to start if you’re looking to get a handle on the fundamentals of the subject.

You’ll learn some of the basics of nutrition for staying healthy, as well as some of the problems a poor diet causes. More experienced learners or professionals might consider learning about food and our genome.

This course looks at how food and genetics are related, and how this knowledge can help patients. If you’re looking to learn about specific foods, our superfoods course is a fascinating look at the biological and social aspects of superfoods.

Gaining qualifications in nutrition

As well as our short courses (which usually take a few weeks to complete), you’ll find other health and nutrition training. We also offer programs, collection of courses, which take longer and contain assessments.

You can even find accredited online nutrition programs. These provide an academic credential from a top international university.