Nutrition and Disease Prevention

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Taipei Medical University

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Nutrition and Disease Prevention

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What is the course about?

Nutrition and Disease Prevention

The course Nutrition and Disease Prevention is an online class provided by Taipei Medical University through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Learn about the relationship between diet and disease and discover the role a nutrient-rich diet can play in disease prevention.

Course description

Understand how good nutrition can prevent disease
4 weeks

Diet-related diseases and obesity levels are rising. On this course you will explore the relationship between diet and disease and the role diet plays in weight management. You will examine the latest research studies to consider how poor nutrition can lead to ill health, and whether what we eat can help to prevent the onset of common diseases, such as cancer.
You will also look at micronutrients, and how a diet low in micronutrients can lead to health problems, and you’ll whether supplements can play a role in a healthy diet.

How some nutrient deficiency can lead to health-related problems
Relationship between cancer and micronutrient deficiency, such as iron or fish oil.
The use of supplements and healthy eating for disease prevention or weight control.

Describe the relationship between diet and health-related diseases.
Explain the importance of healthy diet and nutrition in disease prevention.
Summarise the mechanism of diet for weight management.

The course is for students in healthcare disciplines, plus anyone with a general interest in nutrition and health.

Taipei Medical University
Taipei Medical University (TMU) has been a leader in Taiwan’s healthcare system for over half a century due to its research, teaching excellence, internationalization and outstanding medical service.

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Prerequisites & Facts

Nutrition and Disease Prevention

Course Topic

Healthcare & Medicine, Nutrition

University, College, Institution

Taipei Medical 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

Nutrition and Disease Prevention

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / Taipei Medical 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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