Purdue University now offering online Foods for Health Certificate at a major discount for the new year 

For a limited time, Purdue University’s Food Science Online Academy is offering the online Foods for Health certificate at a discounted rate of $199. This exclusive discount will run until April 15, 2026.  

The Purdue University Food Science Online Academy developed the online Foods for Health certificate for the general public and professionals in the food and health industry. The certificate, which is typically priced at $500, helps participants develop innovative strategies that empower healthier, mindful and more sustainable eating. This limited-time discount was designed to make healthier, sustainable nutrition choices more accessible to a wide audience, particularly those interested in making healthier choices in 2026. 

Foods for Health is a 30-hour, asynchronous online certificate that focuses on the broader food landscape, considering cultural factors, sustainable practices, and how technologies and emerging research (e.g., gut microbiome, precision nutrition) drive new trends. Topics include: 

• Cross-cultural influences on dietary habits  
• Common misconceptions and evidence-based perspectives on popular health diets 
• GLP-1 modulation through foods  
• Phytochemicals, antioxidants, and their roles in preventing cancer and other condition 
• How macronutrient composition affects hormone regulation and energy storage  
• Hybrid diets, flexitarian approaches and functional protein products  

The certificate is self-paced and can be completed on a flexible timeline, empowering participants to fit healthier choices into their existing schedules. This discount comes at an opportune time in the new year, during which many people are setting resolutions to improve their health and nutrition habits. 

Redeem this exclusive offer by using the discount code FFH199 at registration. The discount expires on April 15, 2026.  

Learn more by visiting the program’s webpage or registering now.