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Nutrition Crash Course

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Learn Nutrition Online with Our Free Beginner Nutrition Course

Short, plain-language lessons that build from the basics. Each lesson ends with a quick quiz and links to authoritative sources. No sign-up needed.

Seven lessons, from basics to food labels

Begin with nutrients, then work through energy, each macronutrient, micronutrients and food labels. Read at your own pace and use the quizzes to check your understanding.

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  1. 1Nutrition BasicsWhat nutrition is, the main nutrients, and why variety matters.Ready
  2. 2Calories & Energykcal vs kJ, energy per gram, and reading energy on labels.Ready
  3. 3ProteinAmino acids, what protein does, food sources and reading protein on labels.Ready
  4. 4CarbohydratesSugars, starches and how carbohydrates fit in a diet.Ready
  5. 5Dietary FatsTypes of fat and how they appear in foods.Ready
  6. 6Fibre, Vitamins & MineralsThe micronutrients and fibre explained.Ready
  7. 7Understanding Food LabelsReading nutrition panels across different countries.Ready