Food as Medicine

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 Places in this course are limited to 100, so please register early to avoid disappointment. This course has been designed for healthcare professionals, specifically medical specialists, general practitioners and nurses. However, the course may be of benefit to healthcare professionals such as dietitians and nutritionists with a background in nutrition, who may like a ‘refresher’ in this area of study. You should have a good knowledge of science, medicine and healthcare practice. This course is recognised by: In order to meet the RACGP QI&CPD; Program requirements to receive 40 Category 1 points, RACGP members must complete all parts of this course, including the reinforcing activity. This activity has been endorsed by the Association for Nutrition for the continual professional development of nutrition professionals. This AfN quality assurance mark identifies this activity as a reputable, evidence-based training in nutrition science. 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]

• The link between food and fertility
• The effect of preconception food and diet
• Weight and fertility
• Dietary recommendations to improve ovulation and fertility
• The physiology of pregnancy and nutrient metabolism
• Weight management during pregnancy
• Nutrient requirements during pregnancy
• Food recommendations during pregnancy
• this activity has been approved/allocated 40 Category 1 points by the RACGP QI&CPD Program in the 2017 – 19 triennium.
• endorsement applies only to the educational content of the learning activity.