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Nutrition and Wellbeing

Dr Nigel Hoggard (Educator), Dr Karen Scott (Educator), Alex Mavroeidi and Alex Johnstone, Evie Nikokavoura (Mentor), Magdalena Jablonska, Harry McArdle, Dr Frank Thies, Dr Baukje de Roos (Educator), Madi Myers, and Alex Johnstone (Lead Educator)

By the conclusion of the course, learners will be able to: Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is designed for anyone interested in food and wellbeing, and assumes no prior knowledge. You can use the hashtag #FLNutrition to talk about this course on social media.

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Fundamentals of nutrition and wellbeing

According to learners, this course provides a positive and accessible introduction to the principles of nutrition and wellbeing. Many find it an excellent starting point, especially if they have no prior knowledge of the subject. The content is often described as being explained simply and clearly, making complex ideas easy to grasp. Students particularly value the practical relevance of the material, stating that they learned things they could immediately apply to their daily lives and health. However, some reviewers with existing knowledge note that the course lacks depth and is too basic for intermediate learners, suggesting it's best suited for absolute beginners.

Concepts explained simply and clearly.

"The instructors explained complex ideas in a way anyone could understand."

"Everything was presented very clearly and easy to follow."

"I appreciated how simple and straightforward the lessons were."

Applicable to daily life and health.

"I learned things I could immediately use in planning my meals."

"The information was directly relevant to improving my personal health."

"It gave me simple, actionable tips for my own wellbeing."

Excellent starting point for beginners.

"As someone new to the topic, I found this course a perfect first step."

"It really helped me grasp the very basics without being overwhelming."

"Great for understanding the fundamentals if you're starting from zero."

Too basic for those with prior knowledge.

"For me, having some background, it felt quite superficial."

"I was hoping for more detailed scientific explanations."

"This course covers the surface but doesn't go deep enough on specific areas."

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