The Science of Eating Well for Fitness

By completing this course, you will be able to break down how carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals function in the body, understand digestion and absorption processes, and analyze how dietary frameworks influence health and performance outcomes. You’ll gain the ability to move beyond surface-level nutrition advice and think systematically about fueling strategies for weight management, performance, and long-term wellness. This course strengthens your ability to interpret research, compare dietary approaches, and make evidence-based decisions. What makes this course distinct is its emphasis on structure. Rather than promoting a single diet philosophy, it equips you with foundational principles that apply across populations and life stages. You’ll build the analytical skills needed to assess what works, why it works, and for whom. As Part 2 of the Specialization, this course deepens your scientific literacy and prepares you to think like a nutrition professional.