Why study nutrition science?

Start your journey into nutrition practice.

In this course, you'll learn the fundamental concepts of nutrition science to deepen your knowledge and allow further study in nutrition. Start your journey to becoming a nutrition coach or nutritionist today.

Reviews

5 star rating

My favourite so far!

Hannah Putt

I feel like this course covered all the essentials and basic nutrition knowledge in a really easy to understand way. The assesments at the end of each sectio...

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I feel like this course covered all the essentials and basic nutrition knowledge in a really easy to understand way. The assesments at the end of each section was a great way to ensure you had taken in all the information. Loved it!

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5 star rating

Fantastic information

Scott Gooding

The content and level of depth in the course was a perfect of balance of challenging and incredibly useful. The delivery is great and perfect for how I want...

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The content and level of depth in the course was a perfect of balance of challenging and incredibly useful. The delivery is great and perfect for how I want to learn. Highly recommended!!!!

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4 star rating

Applied Nutrition Course

Melanie Turner

Great to gain a refresh and learn the foundations of nutrition. Found it key to link the lecture notes and the textbook for further context.

Great to gain a refresh and learn the foundations of nutrition. Found it key to link the lecture notes and the textbook for further context.

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Course curriculum

    1. Foundations of nutrition

      FREE PREVIEW
    2. Foundations of Nutrition Science for Health and Performance Textbook

    3. Nutrition Fundamentals Progress Quiz

    1. Carbohydrates

    2. Protein

    3. Lipids (fats)

    4. The Macronutrients Progress Quiz

    1. Digestion overview

    2. Macronutrient digestion

    3. Macronutrient uptake, absorption, & transport

    4. Digestion Progress Quiz

    1. Carbohydrate metabolism

    2. Non-carbohydrate macro metabolism

    3. Metabolism Progress Quiz

    1. Introduction to vitamins and minerals

    2. Antioxidant vitamins and minerals: Vitamins C and E, and selenium

    3. Micronutrients for macronutrient metabolism

    4. One-carbon metabolism micronutrients

    5. Introduction to Micronutrients Progress Quiz

About this course

  • $995.00
  • 29 lessons
  • 4 hours of video content

Instructor

Members Support/Lecturer/Tutor [Health Science & Clinical Nutrition] Ashley Greaves

Ashley Greaves BA, MSc, CNS is a licensed dietitian nutritionist in the US and holds a master's degree in clinical nutrition. Ashley is our member support guru and clinical nutrition specialist.

Payment options

Discounted one-off payment option, or easy monthly payments available.

Included bonuses

  • Free text book

    Includes the Foundations of Nutrition Science for Health and Performance, edited and revised by Cliff Harvey, based on the flex-book by Brian Lindshield of Kansas University.

  • Fast-forward your education

    This course comprises 25% of our Graduate Certificate (Nutrition Coach) course. So, you'll be on the fast-track to graduating with a higher qualification.

  • Save on further study

    Graduates of this course qualify for 25% off the Graduate Certificate (Nutrition Coach) program.