nutrition

Overview Childhood obesity is one of the biggest health challenges of the 21st century and affects over 41 million children under the age of five. If not prevented at an early age it can become a lifelong condition and lead to very serious diseases and disorders. This free online course follows...

Overview Learn to make healthier diet choices by examining three different diets Your diet can make a big difference to your health. That’s why it’s so important to consider the value of different diets from around the globe. On this course you will explore the science and benefits of three...

Overview Explore the environmental and biological factors that regulate our body weight. Many complex factors are involved in the regulation of body weight and control of food intake. This course explores how body weight is influenced by external and internal stimuli, and how these stimuli...

Overview Improve your knowledge of the gut and how it’s affected by food and exercise 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...

Overview Understand the role of food and nutrition in fertility and pregnancy On this course for healthcare professionals, you will explore the latest evidence surrounding the role of nutrition on fertility and pregnancy outcomes. You will focus on two main topics: foods and fertility, and foods...

Overview Gain skills to evaluate nutrition information and apply to your own diet This course will help you understand the scientific basis of human nutrition, and current nutrition concepts and controversies. Each week we look at a different theme: • The makings of a ‘healthy diet’: Which...

Overview Explore the effects of food on health What, and how much, we eat has an enormous impact on our health. But with confusing packaging and news headlines it can be hard to know how to eat well and what foods could potentially harm us. On this course you will learn the basics of nutrition...

Overview The birth of a child is exciting and exhilarating. It can also be stressful and confusing. In this free online course, follow the story of a baby’s first year of life to learn about the principles of infant nutrition and how you can apply them. Learn from nutritional experts Deakin...

Overview With deteriorating health, particularly brain health, occurring at a global level, this course introduces you to methods for maximizing your brain's fitness through nutrition, exercise, meditation, and sleep. We'll debunk popular myths about prescribed practices for overall health and...

Overview Learners who complete Science of Exercise will have an improved physiological understanding of how your body responds to exercise, and will be able to identify behaviors, choices, and environments that impact your health and training. You will explore a number of significant adjustments...

Overview Everyday reports of food scandals and recalls are published. One day it’s scary bacteria in meat, and another day it’s dangerous pesticides in fruits. According to some, meat needs to be cooked well to prevent food-borne illness while others warn not to heat food to prevent the...

Overview Your body is not only made up of human cells, but also by trillions of bacteria, fungi and viruses. Together they make up the human microbiome and have a tremendous impact on your health. For example, what you eat and drink impacts the microbiome. In this course, you will learn how...

Overview 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...

Overview 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...

Overview Is cancer partly preventable through a healthy diet? Cancer has overtaken cardiovascular disease (CVD) as the leading cause of death in many parts of the world. It causes one in eight deaths worldwide. Global trends show that the majority of all cancer deaths occur in the low- and...

Overview Learn about the role of nutrition in relation to diseases of the circulatory system and diabetes, which are major causes of death worldwide. You’ll learn about the etiology of heart attacks, type 2 diabetes, stroke, other forms of cardiovascular diseases and how often these occur...

Overview What are the nutritional needs of older people? What happens when older people become malnourished? What does a healthy diet look like? As a care provider for people in their later years, these and similar questions will be familiar to you. Our bodies begin to function differently as...

Overview Understand how good nutrition can prevent disease 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...

Overview Explore the definition and impact of superfoods Goji berries, quinoa, amaranth and green tea are all foods that have been labelled ‘superfoods’. But what does this superfood label actually mean? On this course you will learn about the definition of a ‘superfood’. You will consider the...

Overview Grow your confidence in answering common weight management questions The obesity crisis means that healthcare professionals talking confidently to patients about weight is more critical than ever. On this course, designed for healthcare professionals by an international team of experts...