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PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Transform lives with strategic nutrition
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Design Effective Meal Plans
Create microbiome-informed dietary recommendations to meet energy and nutrient needs
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Formulate Dietary Interventions
Optimize body systems and manage chronic conditions
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Assess Nutritional Needs Across the Lifespan
Develop strategies for healthy aging, GLP-1 therapy, and apply sustainable science-backed nutrition principles
LEARN EVIDENCE-BASED NUTRITION PLANS
Showcase your skills with industry-recognized credentials
Upon program completion, earn a globally recognized Certificate of Completion and Digital Badge from Duke University School of Medicine.
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DISCOVER A UNIQUE APPROACH TO REDEFINE WELLNESS
Research Driven Health & Nutrition Plans
Designed by Duke faculty, the program builds a strong foundation in whole-food nutrition, metabolic health, and evidence-based strategies.
Evidence-Based Nutrition
Personalized Nutrition Plans
Chronic Disease Management
GLP-1 Therapy Integration
Nutrient Science Fundamentals
Energy Balance Strategies
Gut Health Optimization
Microbiome Support Techniques
Experience a Unique Learning Journey
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Live masterclasses
Attend live masterclasses by Duke faculty and distinguished guest experts, and learn evidence-based strategies
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Live mentorship sessions
Learn through real-world cases, research-backed frameworks, and actionable strategies from industry experts
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Evidence-based curriculum
Covers nutrient science, energy balance, chronic disease prevention, microbiome support, GLP-1 therapies, etc.
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Hands-on learning
Through real-world case studies and projects that translate concepts into actionable strategies.
Who is this program for
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Health, and Wellness Professionals
Looking to learn about nutrition’s role in health and well-being, with an evidence-based approach to making informed decisions.
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Individuals and Fitness Professionals
Exploring holistic strategies to help clients build a sustainable, healthy lifestyle or improve individual and family health.
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Healthcare Professionals
Including non-clinical roles needing actionable nutrition frameworks for patient-centric strategies and enhanced health outcomes
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Entrepreneurs and Product Owners
Who want to combine science-backed nutrition expertise with innovative ideas to build and grow health-centric businesses.
Meet your faculty
Delivered by world-renowned faculty from Duke University School of Medicine and distinguished guest experts
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Dr. William Yancy
Professor of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine
Director, Duke Diet and Fitness Center; Expert in Obesity Medicine and Research
Fellow of The Obesity Society, Board of Obesity Medicine Diplomate
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Dr. Michelle Ponder
Assistant Professor, Medicine - Endocrinology & Metabolism
Board-certified in Obesity Medicine, specializing in obesity care
Member of the Cardiometabolic Prevention Clinic at Duke
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Elisabetta Politi
MPH, RD, LDN, CDCES, NBC-HWC, Clinical Dietitian
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach
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Dr. Nitya Kumar
MD, ABOM
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Nutrition (2021)
Board-certified endocrinologist specializing in obesity medicine
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Dr. Paul Edmund Wischmeyer
Professor of Anesthesiology, Department of Surgery
Director of TPN/Nutrition Team, Duke
Specializes in critical care, perioperative nutrition & recovery
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Dr. Dego V. Bohorquez
Associate Professor of Medicine, Gastroenterology
Pioneer in gut-brain biology
Research, published in Nature Journal, on host-microbe effects on appetite, mood
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Steph Bryant
Clinical Research Coordinator, Department of Pediatrics
MPH, RD, LDN
Former Dietitian at Duke Healthy Lifestyles
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Christopher B. Newgard
Professor of Nutrition, Duke School of Medicine
Professor of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology, Professor in Medicine
Director, Sarah W. Stedman Nutrition and Metabolism Center
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Sofia Rydin-Gray
Assoc. Prof. of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, DUSM
Division Director of Adult Psychiatry and Psychology
PhD in Clinical Psychology
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Connie Watkins Bales
Prof. Emeritus in Medicine, Duke University Medical Center
Senior Fellow in the Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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The Duke University School of Medicine is collaborating with Great Learning to deliver the Certificate Program in Holistic Nutrition Strategies for Lifelong Wellness. Great Learning is an ed-tech company that has empowered learners from over 170+ countries in achieving positive outcomes for their career growth.
Turn science into everyday nutrition practices
Redefine health with evidence-based, practical frameworks
Certificate Program in Nutrition Strategies for Lifelong Health and Wellness
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