Develop Evidence-Based Nutrition Interventions

Applied Nutrition and Behavior Change

  • Learn through live masterclasses by Harvard Chan faculty

  • Attend weekly live mentorship learning sessions led by industry practitioners

  • Practice with hands-on, evidence-based frameworks for scalable, real-world impact

  • Earn a certificate from a globally recognized public health institution

Application closes on: 10th Sep 2026

Applied Nutrition and Behavior Change: Foundations for Health and Wellness

Applied Nutrition and Behavior Change: Foundations for Health and Wellness

Nine Weeks Online • Faculty-Led Masterclasses • No Prerequisites

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Application closes on: 10th Sep 2026

Learning Outcomes

Lead Innovation in Precision Nutrition

  • Apply Nutrition Science Principles

    Design evidence-based recommendations for diverse populations using core nutrition science principles.

  • Evaluate Precision Nutrition Tools

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

  • Develop Integrated Dietary Strategies

    Create dietary strategies for chronic disease prevention, metabolic health, and weight management.

  • Design Interventions

    Design behavior-change programs and institutional nutrition interventions using evidence-based frameworks aligned with sustainability goals.

Elite Credential

Earn a Professional Certificate

Earn a Certificate of Completion from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

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Evidence-Based

Skills and Frameworks

The curriculum integrates nutrition science, clinical applications, and behavior-change frameworks to drive measurable health outcomes.

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Nutrition Planning

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Macronutrient and Micronutrient Analysis

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Clinical Assessment

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Digital Monitoring

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Dietary Coaching

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Public Health Strategy

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Policy Design

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Evidence-Based Strategies

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Implementation Science

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COM-B Model and Nudge Theory

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Experience a structured learning journey

  • learning journey 1

    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 Personalized Support

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

This Program Is Designed For

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    Health Care and Nutrition Professionals

    Seeking to apply evidence-based nutrition science and behavior-change strategies to improve patient and client outcomes.

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    Health and Wellness Professionals

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

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    Public Health and Community Health Leaders

    Responsible for designing and implementing nutrition initiatives for improving population health.

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    Corporate and Institutional Health Leaders

    Looking to create healthier food environments through nutrition and behavior-change strategies across workplaces, schools, hospitals, and communities.

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    Health Innovation Professionals

    Who want to integrate evidence-based nutrition into products, programs, and population health solutions.

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    Digital Health Professionals

    Building digital health solutions and who need to apply evidence-based nutrition and behavior-change principles at scale.

Meet Your Faculty

Learn from expert Harvard Chan Faculty

  • Cindy Leung

    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

  • Frank B. Hu

    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

  • Wafaie W. Fawzi

    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

  • Shalu H. Ramchandani

    Shalu H. Ramchandani

    Instructor, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital

    Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and Health

    Physician, Massachusetts General Hospital

  • Erica Kenney

    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

  • Danielle E. Haslam

    Danielle E. Haslam

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

    Research Associate, Nutrition, Harvard Chan School

    Department of Nutrition

  • Shilpa Bhupathiraju

    Shilpa Bhupathiraju

    Associate Professor of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School

    Associate Professor, Department of Nutrition

    Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

  • Daniel Wang

    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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