- Duration: 12 Hrs
- Provider: Future Learn
- Course Fee:Free
- Course Delivery Method: Self Paced
Today, with so many changes around in lifestyle and environment, our food choices are highly influenced by external factors. This course will help you understand the scientific basis of human nutrition, and current nutrition concepts and controversies. Get to know about healthy diets, food and diseases, nutrition fads, myths and plain facts.
What you will learn
- Describe components of a healthy diet
- Identify principles of healthy eating
- Apply principles learned to assess their own dietary intake
- Develop an understanding of good examples of evidence-based research
- Calculate their own Body Mass Index (BMI)
- Explore the influences on food choice and eating behaviors
- Identify current nutrition controversies
- Discuss their own views on food and eating
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Certificate
Chargeable -
Instructors
Dr Alexandra Mavroeidi, Dr Alexandra Johnstone -
Age Group
16+ -
Institution
University of Aberdeen -
Difficulty Level
Beginner -
Category
Courses in Health & Fitness, -
SubCategory
Nutrition,