Courses Announcement: Stanford (SCHE) – Nutrition Science
About the Organization
The Stanford Center for Health Education (SCHE), part of Stanford Medicine, offers high-quality online programs designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of healthcare and wellness professionals. SCHE’s courses combine evidence-based content with practical applications, enabling participants to make informed decisions and deliver high-impact health education.
Nutrition Science – Online Short Course
This course provides a foundational understanding of nutrition science, focusing on its role in promoting health, longevity, and disease prevention. It is designed for healthcare professionals and lifestyle specialists seeking to apply nutritional knowledge in clinical or advisory settings.
Course Duration
8 weeks
8–10 hours per week
Starts: Feb 4, 2026
Enrollment Deadline: Feb 9, 2026
Learning Format
Online, instructor-paced
Scheduled classes
Certificate upon completion
About the Course
Guided by Prof. Christopher Gardner, this program equips learners to:
Interpret nutritional evidence
Make nutritional assessments and dietary analyses
Apply nutrition principles for preventative care and disease management
Critically evaluate contemporary nutrition research
The course is suitable for:
Medical doctors, nurses, pharmacists, dietitians, and occupational therapists
Nutritionists, fitness instructors, health educators, coaches, and food writers
It emphasizes the link between nutrition and human health, covering macro- and micronutrients, calorie balance, and the importance of dietary guidelines in promoting wellness and preventing disease.
Course Curriculum
Orientation Module: Welcome to your Online Campus
Module 1: Nutrition Guidelines: Science versus Politics
Module 2: The Role of Macronutrients: Carbohydrates
Module 3: The Role of Macronutrients: Fats
Module 4: The Role of Macronutrients: Proteins
Module 5: Calorie Balance in Context
Module 6: The Role of Micronutrients: Vitamins
Module 7: The Role of Micronutrients: Minerals
Module 8: Health, Disease, and Nutrition
Optional Module A: Pediatric Nutrition
Optional Module B: Special Topics in Adult Malnutrition
Certificate Details
Earn an official digital certificate from Stanford Center for Health Education
Assessment based on practical assignments completed online
Certificate issued digitally in your legal name upon successful completion