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15 Best Nutrition Courses on edX

Choosing a nutrition course on edX involves weighing content focus, teaching institution and price. The fifteen options range from broad health and sustainability themes to specialised topics such as mental health, cardiovascular disease and the science of cooking. Prices listed by the providers at the time of writing vary from $54.00 to $672.30, giving a spectrum of budget-friendly and premium choices.

All courses are delivered through edX and are offered by recognised universities, including University of Bayreuth, Wageningen University & Research, University of Canterbury and Harvard University among others. Prospective learners should consider whether they prefer a general overview of nutrition and lifestyle, a deeper dive into specific health issues, or a culinary science perspective, and match that with the course length, prerequisite knowledge and fee that best fits their goals.

Courses compared
15
Price range
$39.00 – $672.30
Providers
edX
Last updated
18 Sep 2026
How these 15 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from edX, matched to "nutrition" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.

The grade on each entry scores how much the provider publishes about the course before you pay — the length and detail of the description, whether it lists learning outcomes and objectives — and whether a named university or institution stands behind it. A is fully documented and institution-backed; E is little more than a title and a price. Courses with almost nothing published are left ungraded rather than marked down, because an unknown course and a poor one are not the same thing.

There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $39.00 to $672.30, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.

  1. 1
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade B University-backed

    Conscious Grocery Shopping: Sustainability, Nutrition, Health and Law

    Offered by University of Bayreuth

    Would you consider yourself a conscious decider when it comes to food grocery shopping? Do you really buy healthy and sustainably? Enroll in this course for a journey through the grocery store with multidisciplinary scie...

    $69.00
    listed price
  2. 2
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C University-backed

    Food, Nutrition and Health

    Offered by Wageningen University & Research

    This course delves into the intricate relationship between food, nutrition, and health, exploring how various dietary choices impact our well-being. You'll gain insights into nutritional science, dietary recommendations,...

    $448.20
    listed price
  3. 3
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C University-backed

    Mental Health and Nutrition

    Offered by University of Canterbury

    Learn what foods and nutrients should and should not be consumed to improve mental wellbeing and explore the fundamental role that nutrition plays in our mental health.

    $189.00
    listed price
  4. 4
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C University-backed

    Nutrition for a Healthy and Sustainable Lifestyle

    Offered by Doane University

    An introduction to basic principles of human nutrition with emphasis on nutrients, food sources, and function of nutrients within the human body.

    $119.00
    listed price
  5. 5
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C University-backed

    Nutrition and Healthy Living

    Offered by University of California, Riverside

    The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the importance of healthy eating and active living, which, in turn, can produce the best results for your overall well-being.

    $59.00
    listed price
  6. 6
    edX MOOC / Non-credit

    Feeding a Hungry Planet: Agriculture, Nutrition and Sustainability

    Offered by SDG Academy

    How do we create a healthy and sustainable diet for the growing world population?

    $59.00
    listed price
  7. 7
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade B University-backed

    Introduction To Food & Health

    Offered by Stanford University

    Empower yourself and your patients with evidence-based nutrition strategies. This CME/CE course equips healthcare providers with practical tools to foster healthy eating habits, improve patient counseling, and support su...

  8. 8
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade B University-backed

    Introduction to Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

    Offered by Stanford University

    Learn how to recognize heart disease from experts at Stanford Medicine. Explore the impact of risk factors on coronary artery disease (CAD) and how improved lifestyle changes such as eating patterns, exercise, weight los...

    $249.00
    listed price
  9. 9
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C University-backed

    The Science of Cooking

    Offered by Harvard University

    In this engaging course, learners explore the fascinating intersection of science and cooking, examining the chemical processes that make food taste great. Through hands-on experiments and practical applications, you'll...

    $672.30
    listed price
  10. 10
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C University-backed

    Know Your Body, Be Yourself

    Offered by Seoul National University

    Learn how major organs (brain, heart, lungs, GI tract, liver, small & large bowel) work and why common diseases occur—then build whole-person strategies for nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress, and relationships. Each wee...

    $54.00
    listed price
  11. 11
    edX Bachelor's Degree Grade C University-backed

    Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science

    Offered by Maryville University

    In this Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science program, you'll explore the intricate relationship between physical health and overall well-being. The curriculum is designed to equip you with evidence-based knowledge and...

  12. 12
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C University-backed

    Eating Disorders

    Offered by Wesleyan University

    This class provides an academic introduction to eating disorders grounded in “big ideas” and scientific information that have propelled the field forward. This course is designed for everybody, regardless of whether you...

    $79.00
    listed price
  13. 13
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    Sistemas alimentarios sostenibles

    Offered by Université de Montréal

    En un contexto de crisis climáticas, epidemias de enfermedades crónicas y crisis geopolíticas, este curso se centra en el papel, los retos y el potencial de los sistemas alimentarios sostenibles para garantizar la seguri...

    $74.96
    listed price
  14. 14
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C Lowest price here

    FlashDiet: Aprende a comer sano

    Offered by Universitat Politècnica de València

    En este curso aprenderás las bases de la nutrición humana y la alimentación sana como herramientas para llevar una vida saludable.

    $39.00
    listed price
  15. 15
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade D

    Sustainable Food: Production and Processing

    Offered by CISL

    Discover new models, processes and approaches for achieving sustainable food systems that can equitably meet the nutritional demands of an expanding global population within planetary boundaries.

Best Nutrition Courses on edX compared

# Course Provider Offered by Price
1 Conscious Grocery Shopping: Sustainability, Nutrition, Health and Law edX University of Bayreuth $69.00 View →
2 Food, Nutrition and Health edX Wageningen University & Research $448.20 View →
3 Mental Health and Nutrition edX University of Canterbury $189.00 View →
4 Nutrition for a Healthy and Sustainable Lifestyle edX Doane University $119.00 View →
5 Nutrition and Healthy Living edX University of California, Riverside $59.00 View →
6 Feeding a Hungry Planet: Agriculture, Nutrition and Sustainability edX SDG Academy $59.00 View →
7 Introduction To Food & Health edX Stanford University View →
8 Introduction to Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease edX Stanford University $249.00 View →
9 The Science of Cooking edX Harvard University $672.30 View →
10 Know Your Body, Be Yourself edX Seoul National University $54.00 View →
11 Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science edX Maryville University View →
12 Eating Disorders edX Wesleyan University $79.00 View →
13 Sistemas alimentarios sostenibles edX Université de Montréal $74.96 View →
14 FlashDiet: Aprende a comer sano edX Universitat Politècnica de València $39.00 View →
15 Sustainable Food: Production and Processing edX CISL View →

Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.

What the prices here tell you

The 12 priced courses on this page run from $39.00 to $672.30, with the middle of the range around $79.00 — a spread of $633.30. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.

Who is behind these courses

These courses come from edX. Everything on this page is sold on the one platform, so the buying experience is the same whichever you pick. 10 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including University of Bayreuth, Wageningen University & Research and University of Canterbury — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.

Before you enrol

Open the provider’s own page and check three things this comparison cannot tell you: when the course was last updated, what the syllabus actually covers in its later sections, and what recent learners say. Prices shown here are the provider’s listed price when we last rebuilt this page on 18 September 2026 — they change often, and a promotion can move them substantially. We earn a commission if you enrol through our links, which costs you nothing and never affects the order courses appear in.

Frequently asked questions

What topics are covered by the nutrition courses on this page?
The courses address a variety of subjects, from sustainable grocery shopping and the link between nutrition and mental health, to cardiovascular disease, cooking science and broader health and nutrition fundamentals.
Who are the courses suitable for?
They cater to beginners looking for an introduction, professionals seeking specialised knowledge, and anyone interested in the intersection of nutrition with sustainability, health policy or culinary practice.
How do the courses differ in price and provider?
Prices range from $54.00 for the Seoul National University offering to $672.30 for Harvard University's Science of Cooking. All courses are hosted on edX, but they are presented by different universities, each bringing its own academic perspective.
Do I need prior knowledge to enrol?
Most courses are designed for learners without a technical background, though some, such as the cardiovascular disease module, assume basic familiarity with health concepts. Check the individual course description for any recommended prerequisites.

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