Brochure
Enquire- Welcome to the course
- Diets and society
- Diet and nutrition
- Putting it into practice
- Review & reflect
Nutrition for Health and Sustainability
BY
European Institute of Innovation and Technology
via Futurelearn
Learn what certain food types can help to treat and prevent disease with the help of an online course on Nutrition for ...Read more
Intermediate
Online
3 Weeks
Free
Quick Facts
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Collaborators
University of Groningen, Groningen,
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Medium of instructions
English
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Mode of learning
Self study
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Mode of Delivery
Video and Text Based
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Learning efforts
4 Hours Per Week
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Course overview
This Nutrition for Health and Sustainability training is a three weeks online course. This course syllabus was designed and offered through EIT Food co-founded by European Union and delivered through the FutureLearn Platform. The top experts in this field can explain this online course.
Diet is the single most important risk factor for preventable diseases worldwide, and it is a major contributor to diabetes, heart disease, and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs). This course will examine what constitutes a healthy diet and which foods are important in disease prevention and wellness. You'll gain a better understanding of the connection between food and disease. You'll also consider the biological, social, and psychological causes of unhealthy eating habits, as well as the significance of evidence-based nutrition. You'll be able to identify which foods are required for maintaining a healthy and balanced diet, as well as which ingredients can help treat and prevent various diseases, by interpreting and analyzing evidence-based nutrition reports.
The highlights
- Three weeks online course
- Four hours per week
- Digital certificate when eligible
- Learn at your own pace
- Access to course materials
Program offerings
- Tests to check your learning
- Eit food
- Co-founded by european union designed syllabus
- Discuss your learning in comments
- Intermediate level
Course and certificate fees
Type of course
Free
certificate availability
Yes
certificate providing authority
Futurelearn
Who it is for
This course is intended for medical students and professionals working in the healthcare sector, and it will provide an up-to-date analysis of current nutrition debates.
Eligibility criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
- Completion of the Nutrition for Health and Sustainability certification by the EIT Food, co-founded by European Union through the FutureLearn platform. To receive the certificate, aspirants must participate and complete 90% of the course steps as well as all assessments.
What you will learn
Knowledge of nutrition
After completing this Nutrition for Health and Sustainability certification syllabus, users will be able to think about the possible causes (biological, social, and psychological) of unhealthy eating behaviors as well as existing health guidelines and how they can be applied to different population groups. Describe which food products are vital for health and well-being, analyze their importance in treating/preventing disease, and describe the causes of unsustainable food consumption and production patterns. Explain the effects of food on the body, society, and the planet, and compare their effects on healthcare practices; and describe the relationship between food, nutrition, diets, and human health in the context of sustainability.
The syllabus
Week 1: Why do we need to rethink our diets?
Week 2: The role of diet in health
- Welcome to Week 2
- Diets to prevent diseases
- Diet and non-communicable diseases
- Putting it into practice
- Review & reflect
Week 3: Sustainable diet for healthy humans and planet
- Welcome to Week 3
- Diets for healthy living
- Diet and food systems
- Diet to save the planet
- Putting it into practice
- Course summary
Admission details
Students may take the following steps to gain admission to Nutrition for Health and Sustainability certification course classes:
Step 1: Follow the official URL: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/nutrition-for-health
Step 2: Participants must create an account on the FutureLearn website.
Step 3: Only after the participant has registered and logged in is admission confirmed.
How it helps
The Nutrition for Health and Sustainability certification benefits the users to learn about the importance of a healthy and balanced diet and learn how to apply existing health guidance to different groups of people according to their present life stage and health. Understanding the connection between food, nutrition, diets, and sustainability will allow you to effectively assess human health at various stages of life. Medical professionals play a critical role in food transformation, and a thorough understanding of the relationship between food, health, nutrition, and sustainability allows them to play an active role. Users will gain a better understanding of the link between food and disease and also consider the biological, social, and psychological causes of poor eating habits, as well as the significance of evidence-based nutrition also provides a course completion certificate.
Instructors
Mr Maarten van der Kamp
Instructor
EIT
Dr Miriam Clegg
Lecturer
Freelancer
Mr Tim van Zutphen
Lecturer
University of Gronin...
Mr Francesco Visioli
Instructor
University of Padua,...
Ms Dolores del Castillo
Research Scientist
Freelancer
Ph.D
Ms Jing Guo
Instructor
Freelancer
Mr Winston Gilcrease
Instructor
Freelancer
Ms Edith Visser
Researcher
University of Gronin...
Ph.D
Mr Savino Sciascia
Instructor
Freelancer
Dr Amelia Hollywood
Lecturer
Freelancer
Ms Charlotte Mills
Lecturer
University of Readin...
FAQs
How long will this Nutrition for Health and Sustainability online course last?
This online course lasts three weeks and requires four hours per week.
Who is the instructor for this online course?
This online course is explained by top nutrition experts.
Who created the course syllabus?
This course syllabus was designed and offered by EIT Food, which was co-founded by the European Union, and was delivered via the FutureLearn Platform.
Who gets benefits from this Nutrition for Health and Sustainability Certification course?
This course is intended for medical students and professionals working in the healthcare sector, and it will provide an up-to-date analysis of current nutrition debates.
What are the requirements for obtaining a completion certificate?
To receive the certificate, candidates must complete 90% of the course steps as well as all assessments.
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