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Helen Truby
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Melissa Adamski
Topics Covered
- History of food as medicine
- Food and its role in prevention and treatment
- Macronutrients, micronutrients, phytochemicals and antioxidants
- Nutrition complexities and controversies, and the importance of evidence
- Food and the gut
- Food and the brain
- Foods, fertility and pregnancy
- Food and weight
- Food and our genome
- Public health nutrition guidelines
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Food as medicine: a holistic approach
The 'Food as Medicine' course offers a comprehensive exploration of nutrition and its role in health and well-being. It covers various topics, including the history of food as medicine, the role of nutrients in disease prevention and treatment, and the link between food and conditions like heart disease, obesity, and diabetes. The course emphasizes evidence-based information, helping learners make informed decisions about their diet and lifestyle.
Fosters discussions and real-time interactions.
"This was not like any other MOOC I have taken. This was the most interactive MOOC I've taken."
Led by experts in the field of nutrition and health.
"An excellent course. Very professional with clear, engaging presentations."
"The course is fantastic... Great quality of presenters and videos..."
Provides valuable information in an engaging manner.
"I found the Food as Medicine course to be very informative, providing clear and concise information in an interesting and easy to understand manner."
Covers various aspects of nutrition and health.
"Well put together and easily accessible, covering a wide variety of nutrition topics."
Reliable information backed by scientific research.
"This course was balanced and evidenced based."
"It addressed the food myths and advertising hype, equipping people to understand the place of sound nutrition and healthy eating habits in health and wellness."
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