The relationship between diet, physical activity and health is well researched, documented, and broadly disseminated to the public. Despite this extensive evidence and vast knowledge, the obesity epidemic continues to grow in all segments of society; and the impact can be felt through increased chronic disease, poor quality of life, early death, and the amplified burden on society as a whole stemming from ever swelling healthcare costs. It takes more than just awareness to instigate significant change.

Upon completion of each course, you will earn graduate academic credit, which may be applied toward a degree program. Please check with the specific school and program in which you are interested to verify whether they will accept all of the credits you want to transfer.  If you complete three courses within our certificate program, you will earn a Certificate of Graduate Studies.

This program will provide communications experts like you with an understanding of the concepts and language of nutrition science, the skills required to interpret nutrition-related research studies for consumers, and the ability to apply this knowledge to help inform and guide marketing efforts.

Television, magazines, and the internet are the primary sources of nutrition information for the general public. Communications professionals, such as journalists, freelancers, marketing, corporate and public relations professionalsare often responsible for generating this information.

While inaccurate messages confuse and mislead, breed skepticism and harm reputations, truthful and accurate messages can turn you into a trusted nutrition educator. You will be a resource for consumers seeking to make positive lifestyle choices and for clients wanting to attain their business goals.

Upon completion of each course, students will earn graduate academic credit, which may be applied towards a degree program. Please check with the specific school and program in which you are interested to verify whether they will accept all of the credits you want to transfer. Students who successfully complete three courses within our certificate programs will earn a Certificate of Graduate Studies.

We offer a graduate certificate program where health professionals like you can acquire knowledge about nutrition science along with the skills needed to translate this knowledge into plans for disease prevention and treatment. This program has been designed by physicians and nutritionists who specialize in clinical nutrition and will provide the fundamentals of nutrition science in a manner that will be accessible and valuable to those engaged in the healthcare professions.

Upon completion of each course, students will earn graduate academic credit, which may be applied toward a degree program. Please check with the specific school and program in which you are interested to verify whether they will accept all of the credits you want to transfer. Students who complete three courses within our certificate programs will earn a Certificate of Graduate Studies.

This program is ideal for professionals like you engaged in a variety of food-related businesses and organizations, as well as others interested in implementing sustainable practices for their organizations, partners, and communities.

The many facets of the food system—from farms, to supply chain businesses, to consumers—feed the global population. In doing so, the food system uses a large share of financial capital and, especially, human and natural resources. Recent increases in consumption, which are likely to continue as populations grow and diets change, are the primary drivers of the use of global resources. It is critical to understand the broad impacts of the food system to create effective policy and market solutions.

Upon completion of each course, you will earn graduate academic credit, which may be applied toward a degree program. Please check with the specific school and program in which you are interested to verify whether they will accept all of the credits you want to transfer. Students who complete three courses within our certificate programs will earn a Certificate of Graduate Studies.

Can’t find a program that meets your specific needs and interests?  We understand that you'll arrive to your studies with different backgrounds, knowledge, prior coursework and degrees, so if you see another combination of courses that you would prefer to do, you have the flexibility to build your own certificate program.

This program is ideal for students who are only interested in select courses or for companies looking to customize an employee learning program. Students may elect to take a single course if they prefer not to commit to an entire program, or choose a different combination of courses from the different programs. 

Email the Program Director at nutritioncertificates@tufts.edu for recommendations on a sequence of courses to best meet your specific needs, goals, and interests.

Upon completion of each course, students will earn graduate academic credit, which may be applied towards a degree program. Please check with the specific school and program in which you are interested to verify whether they will accept all of the credits you want to transfer. Students who successfully complete three courses within our certificate programs will earn a Certificate of Graduate Studies.