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Applied Nutrition and Behavior Change: Foundations for Health and Wellness

Applied Nutrition and Behavior Change: Foundations for Health and Wellness

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Application closes 18th Jun 2026

Why Should You Join This Program?

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    Evidence-Backed Curriculum

    Learn from a rigorously research-driven program that integrates metabolic science, precision nutrition, gut microbiome research, and behavior-change models.

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    Learn from Harvard Chan School

    Learn from expert faculty whose research has shaped clinical strategy and public health policy from dietary guidelines to chronic disease prevention and improved health outcomes for millions worldwide

LEARNING OUTCOMES

What Will You Learn in the Program?

Through a structured learning journey, you will build the capability to:

  • Apply nutrition science principles to design evidence-based recommendations for diverse populations

  • Evaluate the validity of precision nutrition approaches, digital health tools, and dietary strategies

  • Develop integrated dietary strategies for chronic disease prevention, metabolic health, and weight management

  • Design behavior-change programs and institutional nutrition interventions using evidence-based frameworks

  • Align nutrition strategies with global public health priorities, sustainability, and broader health goals

KEY PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Why Choose This Program?

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    Learn from Harvard Chan Faculty

    Learn through live masterclasses by Harvard Chan faculty, along with weekly live mentorship learning sessions led by industry practitioners who help translate theory into strategy.

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    Evidence-Backed Curriculum

    Learn from a rigorously research-driven program that integrates metabolic science, precision nutrition, gut microbiome research, and behavior-change models.

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    Learning Support

    Get personalized assistance from a dedicated program manager and academic support through the Great Learning community, project discussion forums, and peer groups.

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    Earn a Highly Reputable Credential

    Receive a Certificate of Completion from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health upon program completion.

Skills You Will Learn

Nutrition Planning

Macronutrient and Micronutrient Analysis

Clinical Assessment

Digital Monitoring

Dietary Coaching

Public Health Strategy

Policy Design

Evidence-Based Strategies

Implementation Science

BEHAVIOR CHANGE (COM-B MODEL AND NUDGE THEORY)

Nutrition Planning

Macronutrient and Micronutrient Analysis

Clinical Assessment

Digital Monitoring

Dietary Coaching

Public Health Strategy

Policy Design

Evidence-Based Strategies

Implementation Science

BEHAVIOR CHANGE (COM-B MODEL AND NUDGE THEORY)

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  • Learning Journey
  • Curriculum
  • Projects
  • Certificate
  • Faculty
  • Fees

Who is the Program for?

Clinicians, nutritionists, fitness professionals, and wellness practitioners

  • Health Care Professionals

    Both clinical and non-clinical, seeking actionable, evidence-based nutrition frameworks to enhance patient care and clinical decision-making.

  • Health and Wellness Professionals

    Who want to help clients achieve lasting health improvements through sustainable dietary and lifestyle changes.

  • Public Health and Community Practitioners

    Aiming to implement programs that promote healthier eating, address local dietary challenges, and improve population-level health outcomes.

  • Institutional Nutrition Professionals

    Looking to create healthier food environments, design nutrition-compliant menus, and enhance well-being across institutions.

  • Health Tech Professionals

    Working in digital health, health technology, and workforce health who design health-oriented solutions for elevated health outcomes.

  • Employee Wellness Professionals

    Who design health-oriented and behavior-change initiatives to improve nutrition literacy and support healthier outcomes.

How is the Program Learning Experience?

Learn evidence-based nutrition through hands-on, real-world application

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    Learn from Practitioners

    Learn from Harvard Chan faculty and leading nutrition and public health practitioners

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    Learn By Doing

    Hands-on learning that translates cutting-edge nutrition science into evidence-based strategies

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    Earn a University Credential

    Receive a certificate of completion from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

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    Get Support Throughout the Learning Journey

    Program managers will help you stay on track, navigate key milestones & complete the program

What Will You Learn in the Program?

Curriculum review and changes are under the purview of the faculty and would be undertaken from time to time to ensure the program coverage is in line with industry requirements.

Module 01 | Fundamentals of Nutrition Science

This module lays the scientific foundation of the program, covering the foundations of nutrition science, research methods, metabolism, nutrient quality, and emerging areas like precision nutrition and the gut microbiome. Learners develop skills to critically evaluate nutrition evidence, understand how dietary patterns affect health, and assess the validity of digital health tools.

Week 1: Foundations of Applied Nutrition Science and Metabolism

- Why Nutrition Science Is Challenging: Methods, Measurement, and Bias - Interpreting Gold-Standard Nutrition Research: RCTs, Cohort Studies, Meta-analyses - An Overarching Guide to Glucose, Fatty Acid Oxidation, and Energy Metabolism-

Week 2: From Nutrient Quality to Global Dietary Patterns

- Understanding Macronutrient Sources and Quality: Carbohydrates (Whole Grains, Fiber, Resistant Starch, Glycemic Index and Load), Fat Quality (SFA, PUFA, MUFA, Trans Fats; Lipid Profiles), and Protein (Plant Versus Animal Sources) - Global Benchmarks for Essential Micronutrients and Nutrients of Concern (Sugar, Sodium, and Trans Fats) in the Current Landscape - Dietary Patterns With Strong Evidence for Chronic Disease Prevention: Deconstructing the Mediterranean, DASH, Plant-based, and Asian Diets for Scalability

Week 3: Precision Nutrition and the Microbiome

- Introduction to Precision Nutrition: Definitions, Promise, and Current Evidence - The Gut Microbiome: Composition, Function, and Diet - Measuring the Individual: Omics, Genomics, and Digital Tools - Evidence, Critical Appraisal, and the Consumer Landscape

Module 02 | Applied Nutrition Across the Lifespan and Weight Management

This module applies nutrition science across the lifespan, covering chronic disease prevention, metabolic health, age-specific needs, and modern weight management in the GLP-1 era. Learners gain skills to design integrated dietary strategies, create age-appropriate nutrition frameworks, and critically evaluate weight loss protocols.

Week 4: Metabolic Health and Chronic Disease Defense

- The Link Between Dietary Patterns, Systemic Inflammation, and Aging - Evidence-Based Dietary Strategies for Lipid Management, Chronic Disease Prevention, and Glycemic Control - The Emerging Field of Nutritional Psychiatry, Mental Health and Cognition

Week 5: Nutrition Across the Lifespan

- Windows of Opportunity: Pregnancy, Early Childhood, and Adolescent Nutrition - Nutrition for Healthy Aging, Sarcopenia, and Cognitive Health - Menu Planning Tools Across Ages and Cultures

Week 6: Nutrition and Weight Control in the GLP-1 Era

- Examine Dietary Approaches for Weight Control - Intermittent Fasting: The Evidence Behind Time-Restricted Eating (TRE) - GLP-1s and Their Effects on Weight Management - Nutrition and Lifestyle Considerations for Individuals Using GLP-1s

Module 03 | Behavior Change, Nutrition at Scale, and Global Health

This module moves from individual practice to system-level impact and public health. Learners gain skills to apply behavior-change models, design scalable interventions for workplaces, schools, and hospitals, and align nutrition strategies with environmental sustainability and global health challenges.

Week 7: Behavioral Changes and Lifestyle Medicine

- Understanding the Capability, Opportunity, and Motivation (COM-B) Model for Dietary Change - Designing Environments to Foster Healthier Dietary Choices - Motivational Interviewing: Leadership Techniques for Patient and Provider Engagement

Week 8: Nutrition in Communities, Institutions, and Workplaces

- Nudge Theory — Creating Healthier Default Choices at the Institutional Level (Schools, Workplaces, Hospitals) - Designing Cost-Effective Nutrition Strategies for Workplaces, Schools, and Other Spaces - Using Implementation Science to Translate Effective Interventions into Reality

Week 9: Global Nutrition, Sustainability, and Planetary Health

- The Global Burden of Malnutrition and the Infection–Undernutrition Cycle - The Rise of Ultra-Processed Foods and Dietary Risk Factors - Food Systems, Environmental Change, and Sustainable Dietary Patterns

What Are the Sample Projects & Case Studies?

Apply nutrition science and behavior-change frameworks through real-world case studies and projects.

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PROJECT

Personalized Nutrition Plan for a Chronic Health Condition

Description

Select a patient profile and design a nutrition plan based on evidence-based dietary patterns. Address macronutrient and micronutrient requirements specific to the condition or life stage, and justify recommendations using current research.

Skills you will learn

  • Nutrition Planning
  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Macronutrient and Micronutrient Analysis
  • Clinical Assessment
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PROJECT

Behavioral Coaching Strategy

Description

Design a 21-day personal plan to improve daily energy levels and support weight management. Apply the COM-B model to identify barriers to dietary change, track adherence using a digital tool, and summarize insights in a report.

Skills you will learn

  • Behavior Change
  • COM-B Model
  • Digital Monitoring
  • Dietary Coaching
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PROJECT

Public Health Nutrition Policy and Environment Plan

Description

Select an urban setting in a low- and middle-income country (LMIC) and design a multisectoral intervention addressing the double burden of malnutrition. Propose evidence-based policy changes and apply nudge theory and implementation science to overcome adoption barriers.

Skills you will learn

  • Public Health Strategy
  • Policy Design
  • Nudge Theory
  • Implementation Science
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CASE STUDY

Designing an Age-Specific Nutrition Framework

Description

Understand the role of dietary factors in promoting healthy aging and extending health span in patients over 65. Evaluate nutritional strategies and frameworks tailored to support cognitive health and prevent sarcopenia in aging populations.

Skills you will learn

  • Age-Specific Nutrition
  • Cognitive Health
  • Healthy Aging
  • Dietary Evaluation
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CASE STUDY

Applying Dietary Strategies for Lipid Management

Description

Explore the connections between dietary patterns, systemic inflammation, and disease progression in a patient with type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, and early-stage cardiovascular disease. Understand how to create evidence-based strategies for glycemic control and lipid management within a broader clinical care plan.

Skills you will learn

  • Lipid Management
  • Glycemic Control
  • Evidence-Based Nutrition
  • Multi-Morbidity Care
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CASE STUDY

Nutrition Planning for a Patient Transitioning Off GLP-1

Description

Understand the challenges of weight maintenance and body composition after discontinuing GLP-1 therapy. Assess alternative dietary approaches, evaluate evidence for time-restricted eating, and explore strategies to support long-term weight and muscle mass management.

Skills you will learn

  • Weight Management
  • GLP-1 Nutrition
  • Time-Restricted Eating
  • Body Composition Strategies
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CASE STUDY

Corporate Nutrition Planning

Description

Explore strategies to reduce diet-related health costs in a corporate setting. Understand how to apply nudge theory to improve cafeteria layouts and meal options, and evaluate cost-effective institutional nutrition interventions using implementation science principles.

Skills you will learn

  • Nudge Theory
  • Institutional Nutrition
  • Implementation Science
  • Workplace Health

Earn Elite Credentials to Showcase to Your Network

Receive a Certificate of Completion from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health upon program completion.

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Who Are the Faculty for the Program?

Learn from renowned Harvard Chan faculty and build technical intuition to make credible, strategic decisions

  • Cindy Leung - Faculty Director

    Cindy Leung

    Associate Professor of Public Health Nutrition Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

    Faculty Director

    Research on Nutrition, Policy, and Chronic Disease Risk

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  • Frank B. Hu - Faculty Director

    Frank B. Hu

    Fredrick J. Stare Professor of Nutrition and Epidemiology, Chair of Department of Nutrition Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

    Department of Epidemiology and Nutrition

    Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School

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  • Wafaie W. Fawzi - Faculty Director

    Wafaie W. Fawzi

    Richard Saltonstall Professor of Population Sciences and Professor of Nutrition, Epidemiology, and Global Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

    Department of Epidemiology and Nutrition

    Department of Global Health and Population

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  • Shalu H Ramchandani - Faculty Director

    Shalu H Ramchandani

    Instructor, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital

    Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and Health

    Physician, Massachusetts General Hospital

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  • Erica Kenney - Faculty Director

    Erica Kenney

    Associate Professor of Public Health Nutrition, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

    Department of Nutrition

    Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences

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  • Danielle E. Haslam - Faculty Director

    Danielle E. Haslam

    Instructor in Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School

    Research Associate, Nutrition, Harvard Chan School

    Department of Nutrition

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  • Shilpa Bhupathiraju - Faculty Director

    Shilpa Bhupathiraju

    Assistant Professor of Medicine Harvard Medical School

    Assistant Professor, Department of Nutrition

    Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

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  • Daniel Wang - Faculty Director

    Daniel Wang

    Assistant Professor, Department of Nutrition, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

    Department of Nutrition

    Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School

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Course Fees

The course fee is USD 3,000

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    Apply nutrition science principles to design evidence-based recommendations for diverse populations

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    Evaluate the validity of precision nutrition approaches, digital health tools, and dietary strategies

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    Develop integrated dietary strategies for chronic disease prevention, metabolic health, and weight management

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    Design behavior-change programs and institutional nutrition interventions using evidence-based frameworks

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