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Nutrition Science

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Overview

Learn about the foundational science underlying nutrition and how it’s linked to health, and preventing disease.

On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with: An understanding of the relationship between food and nutrition. The skills to develop nutrition guidelines and plans for different individuals and contexts. Knowledge about fats and carbohydrates, the effects of sugar, supplements, diet fads, and the importance of protein. A certificate of completion from Stanford Center for Health Education, a part of Stanford Medicine. Unlimited access to edX’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.

Syllabus

  • Orientation module: Welcome to your Online Campus
  • Module 1: Nutrition guidelines: Science versus politics
  • Module 2: The role of macronutrients: Carbohydrates
  • Module 3: The role of macronutrients: Fats
  • Module 4: The role of macronutrients: Proteins
  • Module 5: Calorie balance in context
  • Module 6: The role of micronutrients: Vitamins
  • Module 7: The role of micronutrients: Minerals
  • Module 8: Health, disease and nutrition
  • Optional module A: Pediatric nutrition
  • Optional module B: Special topics in adult malnutrition

Taught by

Christopher Gardner

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