Nutrition and Health: Macronutrients and Overnutrition

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Nutrition and Health: Macronutrients and Overnutrition

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Nutrition and Health: Macronutrients and Overnutrition
The course Nutrition and Health: Macronutrients and Overnutrition is an online class provided by Wageningen University & Research through edX. The skill level of the course is Introductory. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Learn the fundamentals of nutrition and its impact on human health.

Course description

There is an overload of information about nutrition and health, but what is the truth and what can you do to improve the health of your patients? Learn more about nutrition and how our diet profoundly impacts our current and future health. This course addresses the relationship between nutrition and human health, with a focus on health problems related to overnutrition.In this course, Professor Sander Kersten from Wageningen University & Research will explain about the composition of the three macronutrients: carbohydrates, fat and protein. You will learn about their role in the body (how they are absorbed, stored and metabolized for energy) and their impact on our health. Moreover, this course will cover energy homeostasis and the regulation of body weight. You will learn about overweight and obesity and strategies to improve and combat these problems of overnutrition. Finally, the course will make you familiar with nutritional research and research methodologies. This course is especially useful for health care professionals and people working in the food industry with a non-nutrition background. You will develop a critical mindset by learning to better weigh and interpret information about food, nutrition and health. This course, is part of the Food, Nutrition and Health Professional Certificate Program of Wageningen University & Research. Did you already complete Nutrition and Health: Micronutrients and Malnutrition? That is the other course in the Food, Nutrition and Health Professional Certificate Program. To explore other learning opportunities about nutrition, have a look at the courses:  Food Risks Human Microbiome Nutrition and Cancer Nutrition, Heart Disease and Diabetes

Prerequisites & Facts

Nutrition and Health: Macronutrients and Overnutrition

Course Topic

Biology and Life Sciences, Food and Nutrition, Health and Safety

University, College, Institution

Wageningen University & Research

Course Skill Level

Introductory

Course Language

English

Place of class

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

Degree

Certificate

Degree & Cost

Nutrition and Health: Macronutrients and Overnutrition

To obtain a verified certificate from edX / Wageningen University & Research 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 (99.00 USD) 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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School: Wageningen University & Research
Topic: Biology and Life Sciences, Food and Nutrition, Health and Safety