Food, Fuel & the Human Body
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Food, Fuel & the Human Body.
- Level
- Level 1 — Beginner
- Learning time
- 5 hours
- Planned CEUs
- 0.5 CEUs
Student Portal · Food & Nutrition
Explore nourishment, cooking, food systems, culture, and nutrition science through a transparent worldwide curriculum map.
Food & Nutrition courses in this portal
Established courses live inside this portal alongside the complete curriculum roadmap.
Build a practical foundation in food variety, everyday nourishment, reliable information, and planning with what a household has.
Open course →A future course on safe planning, storage questions, waste reduction, and community-kitchen learning—built with food-safety review.
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Open any pathway to view its mapped progression. These planning cards show the future curriculum only; their learning materials are still in development.
Start with the relationship between food, energy, a balanced diet, and nutrition science.
40 hours · View pathway ↓Explore macronutrients, micronutrients, water, and the science of nutrient metabolism.
60 hours · View pathway ↓Learn how the body digests food, uses energy, and connects nutrition with human physiology.
65 hours · View pathway ↓Build confidence with cooking methods, flavor, kitchen skills, and food preparation.
50 hours · View pathway ↓Practice safer food handling, storage, sanitation, and risk management.
60 hours · View pathway ↓Use healthy-plate, grocery-planning, meal-preparation, and nutrition-assessment skills.
50 hours · View pathway ↓Interpret food labels, ingredients, marketing claims, and nutrition information.
60 hours · View pathway ↓Consider nutrition needs from childhood and adolescence through healthy aging.
60 hours · View pathway ↓Explore foodways, ingredients, cooking traditions, culture, identity, and culinary exchange around the world.
65 hours · View pathway ↓Learn about traditional food systems, Indigenous food knowledge, sovereignty, and ecological relationships.
65 hours · View pathway ↓Study plant foods, balanced plant-based meals, and plant-based nutrition science.
60 hours · View pathway ↓Examine protein foods, preparation, quality, dietary requirements, and nutrition.
60 hours · View pathway ↓Build baking and grain knowledge through food chemistry, fermentation, yeast, and dough science.
60 hours · View pathway ↓Learn fresh-food care, freezing, drying, pickling, fermentation, and preservation science.
60 hours · View pathway ↓Follow food from farms and livestock through agricultural systems, production, and supply chains.
65 hours · View pathway ↓Connect food choices, waste, agriculture, climate, and environmental sustainability.
65 hours · View pathway ↓Examine food access, hunger, poverty, humanitarian nutrition, and food-security policy.
65 hours · View pathway ↓Explore nutrition in communities, food environments, disease prevention, and population health.
75 hours · View pathway ↓Learn how nutrition supports activity, training, recovery, and human performance.
65 hours · View pathway ↓Study water, electrolytes, hydration, fluid balance, exercise, and environmental stress.
60 hours · View pathway ↓Understand allergies, intolerances, dietary restrictions, safe choices, and clinical nutrition principles.
65 hours · View pathway ↓Explore hunger, appetite, habits, culture, behavior, and the psychology of eating.
65 hours · View pathway ↓Examine food markets, trade, policy, agriculture, public health, and society.
65 hours · View pathway ↓Use nutrition research, biochemistry, epidemiology, and evidence-based practice to study health and disease.
115 hours · View pathway ↓96-course curriculum map
Every card shows its learning level, estimated learning time, and planned CEU value. Courses that are open show a direct link; the rest remain part of the development map.
01 · Food & Nutrition pathway
4 courses · 40 hours · 4.0 CEUs
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Food, Fuel & the Human Body.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Healthy Eating Basics.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Nutrition Essentials: Building a Balanced Diet.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Introduction to Nutrition Science.
02 · Food & Nutrition pathway
4 courses · 60 hours · 6.0 CEUs
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Carbohydrates, Proteins & Fats Made Simple.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Vitamins, Minerals & Water.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Macronutrients & Micronutrients.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Advanced Nutrient Metabolism.
03 · Food & Nutrition pathway
4 courses · 65 hours · 6.5 CEUs
Planned Food & Nutrition course: How Your Body Uses Food.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: The Digestive System & Nutrition.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Energy Balance, Metabolism & Human Nutrition.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Metabolic Nutrition & Human Physiology.
04 · Food & Nutrition pathway
4 courses · 50 hours · 5.0 CEUs
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Kitchen Basics: Cooking with Confidence.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Essential Cooking Methods & Techniques.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Building Flavor: Herbs, Spices, Seasoning & Technique.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Advanced Culinary Techniques & Food Preparation.
05 · Food & Nutrition pathway
4 courses · 60 hours · 6.0 CEUs
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Safe Food Handling at Home.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Food Storage, Spoilage & Kitchen Safety.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Foodborne Illness Prevention & Sanitation.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Food Safety Systems & Risk Management.
06 · Food & Nutrition pathway
4 courses · 50 hours · 5.0 CEUs
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Building a Healthy Plate.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Meal Planning for Everyday Life.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Nutrition, Grocery Planning & Meal Preparation.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Advanced Meal Planning & Nutritional Assessment.
07 · Food & Nutrition pathway
4 courses · 60 hours · 6.0 CEUs
Planned Food & Nutrition course: How to Read a Food Label.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Ingredients, Serving Sizes & Nutrition Claims.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Evaluating Food Marketing & Nutrition Information.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Nutrition Research, Evidence & Scientific Literacy.
08 · Food & Nutrition pathway
4 courses · 60 hours · 6.0 CEUs
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Food & Nutrition for Growing Bodies.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Nutrition Through Childhood & Adolescence.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Adult & Older Adult Nutrition.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Lifespan Nutrition: Conception Through Healthy Aging.
09 · Food & Nutrition pathway
4 courses · 65 hours · 6.5 CEUs
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Foods of the World: A Global Introduction.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Global Kitchens: Ingredients, Traditions & Techniques.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Food, Culture & Identity Around the World.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Global Foodways: Culture, Migration & Culinary Exchange.
10 · Food & Nutrition pathway
4 courses · 65 hours · 6.5 CEUs
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Traditional Foods & Ways of Eating.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Indigenous Foods, Agriculture & Food Traditions.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Traditional Food Systems & Cultural Knowledge.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Indigenous Food Sovereignty & Traditional Ecological Knowledge.
11 · Food & Nutrition pathway
4 courses · 60 hours · 6.0 CEUs
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Exploring Fruits, Vegetables, Grains & Legumes.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Plant-Based Eating Fundamentals.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Planning Nutritionally Balanced Plant-Based Meals.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Plant-Based Nutrition Science.
12 · Food & Nutrition pathway
4 courses · 60 hours · 6.0 CEUs
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Understanding Protein Foods.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Meat, Fish, Eggs, Dairy & Alternative Proteins.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Protein Quality, Preparation & Nutrition.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Protein Metabolism & Dietary Requirements.
13 · Food & Nutrition pathway
4 courses · 60 hours · 6.0 CEUs
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Bread, Grains & Baking Basics.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: The Science of Baking.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Fermentation, Yeast & Dough Science.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Advanced Food Chemistry & Culinary Science.
14 · Food & Nutrition pathway
4 courses · 60 hours · 6.0 CEUs
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Keeping Food Fresh.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Freezing, Drying, Pickling & Fermentation.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Traditional & Modern Food Preservation Methods.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Food Preservation Science & Microbiology.
15 · Food & Nutrition pathway
4 courses · 65 hours · 6.5 CEUs
Planned Food & Nutrition course: From Farm to Table.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: How Crops & Livestock Become Food.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Agriculture, Food Production & Global Supply Chains.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Global Agricultural Systems & Food Production.
16 · Food & Nutrition pathway
4 courses · 65 hours · 6.5 CEUs
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Food, People & the Planet.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Food Waste, Sustainability & Responsible Consumption.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Food Systems, Climate & Environmental Sustainability.
17 · Food & Nutrition pathway
4 courses · 65 hours · 6.5 CEUs
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Why Everyone Needs Access to Nutritious Food.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Understanding Hunger & Food Insecurity.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Global Food Security, Poverty & Nutrition.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Food Security Policy & Humanitarian Nutrition.
18 · Food & Nutrition pathway
4 courses · 75 hours · 7.5 CEUs
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Nutrition & Healthy Communities.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Food Environments & Community Health.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Public Health Nutrition & Disease Prevention.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Advanced Community & Population Nutrition.
19 · Food & Nutrition pathway
4 courses · 65 hours · 6.5 CEUs
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Food for Energy & Activity.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Nutrition for Exercise & Active Living.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Sports Nutrition: Fueling Training & Recovery.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Advanced Sports Nutrition & Human Performance.
20 · Food & Nutrition pathway
4 courses · 60 hours · 6.0 CEUs
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Water & Why Your Body Needs It.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Hydration, Electrolytes & Everyday Health.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Fluid Balance During Exercise & Environmental Stress.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Advanced Fluid & Electrolyte Physiology.
21 · Food & Nutrition pathway
4 courses · 65 hours · 6.5 CEUs
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Understanding Food Allergies & Intolerances.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Common Dietary Restrictions & Safe Food Choices.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Food Allergy Management & Cross-Contact Prevention.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Specialized Diets & Clinical Nutrition Principles.
22 · Food & Nutrition pathway
4 courses · 65 hours · 6.5 CEUs
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Why We Choose the Foods We Eat.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Hunger, Appetite, Habits & Food Choices.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Food Behavior, Culture & the Psychology of Eating.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Advanced Behavioral Nutrition.
23 · Food & Nutrition pathway
4 courses · 65 hours · 6.5 CEUs
Planned Food & Nutrition course: How Food Gets to Your Table.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Food Prices, Markets & Global Trade.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Food Policy, Agriculture & Public Health.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Global Food Economics & Policy.
24 · Food & Nutrition pathway
4 courses · 115 hours · 11.5 CEUs
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Nutrition Research: Asking Better Questions About Food.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Nutritional Biochemistry.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Nutrition Assessment, Epidemiology & Evidence-Based Practice.
Planned Food & Nutrition course: Advanced Human Nutrition: Metabolism, Health & Disease.