Food as Medicine: Food, Exercise and the Gut

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Monash University

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Food as Medicine: Food, Exercise and the Gut

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What is the course about?

Food as Medicine: Food, Exercise and the Gut

The course Food as Medicine: Food, Exercise and the Gut is an online class provided by Monash University through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Gain a deeper understanding of the connection between food, exercise and the gut, with this course for healthcare professionals.

Course description

Improve your knowledge of the gut and how it’s affected by food and exercise
2 weeks

The gut is a complex part of the human body, and can be affected by many different factors. It’s vital healthcare professionals have a solid understanding of how the gut works, and what can exacerbate or improve gut problems.
On this course you will grow your understanding of gut health and learn current information on food, exercise and its effects on the gastrointestinal tract. You will explore subjects like exercise-induced gastrointestinal syndrome and nutritional intervention – leaving the course with an improved understanding that you can apply in your practice.

The gastrointestinal tract
Exercise-induced gastrointestinal syndrome
Exacerbators
Nutritional intervention and dietary modification
Gut training

Places in this course are limited to 100, so please register early to avoid disappointment.
This course is designed for healthcare professionals, specifically sports physicians and dietitians. It assumes knowledge of science, medicine and healthcare practice.
This course is recognised by:
If you have any questions on the course, its accreditation/endorsement or how it may relate to your professional healthcare practice we encourage you to email your questions to [email protected]

Monash University
Monash University is one of Australia’s leading universities, ranked in the world’s top 1% by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. It was established in Melbourne in 1958.

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Prerequisites & Facts

Food as Medicine: Food, Exercise and the Gut

Course Topic

Healthcare & Medicine, Nutrition

University, College, Institution

Monash University

Course Skill Level

see course summary

Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Degree & Cost

Food as Medicine: Food, Exercise and the Gut

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / Monash University you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.

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