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Chiu Li Yeh, Yue-Hwa Chen, and Jung-Su Chang

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 The course is for students in healthcare disciplines, plus anyone with a general interest in nutrition and health. You can use the hashtag #FLnutritiondisease to talk about this course on social media.

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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 The course is for students in healthcare disciplines, plus anyone with a general interest in nutrition and health. You can use the hashtag #FLnutritiondisease to talk about this course on social media.

Topics Covered

  • How some nutrient deficiency can lead to health-related problems
  • Relationship between cancer and micronutrient deficiency, such as iron or fish oil.
  • The use of supplements and healthy eating for disease prevention or weight control.

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