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An Introduction to Nutrition and Healthy Living 

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An Introduction to Nutrition and Healthy Living
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FutureLearn 
Overview

Duration

6 weeks

Total fee

2,763

Mode of learning

Online

Credential

Certificate

An Introduction to Nutrition and Healthy Living
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  • Overview
  • Highlights
  • Course Details
  • Curriculum

An Introduction to Nutrition and Healthy Living
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FutureLearn 
Highlights

  • Earn a certificate upon completion
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An Introduction to Nutrition and Healthy Living
 at 
FutureLearn 
Course details

More about this course
  • This six-week course will introduce you to the importance of healthy eating and active living to help you improve your overall wellbeing
  • You’ll finish the course with the vital tools to make nutrition and healthy activity a part of your lifestyle
  • You’ll learn about the digestive system as you unpack the role of macronutrients, micronutrients, water, and fibre in improving gut health
  • Next, you’ll delve into nutritional strategies based on gender, age, target population, and more to understand how to create balanced meals and healthy eating for all different types of people
  • You’ll explore the benefits of exercise and how you can do more of it, no matter what your age

An Introduction to Nutrition and Healthy Living
 at 
FutureLearn 
Curriculum

Understanding a Balanced Meal and Healthy Eating

Course Introduction

Eat Good, Feel Good

Calorie Intake

Healthy Eating

The Role of Nutrients, Water, and Fiber

Understanding Nutrients

Protein

Vitamins and Minerals

The Importance of Water

Fiber

Nutrition Labels

The Digestive System and Improving Gut Health

The Digestive System

Digestive Health

The Process of Digestion

Common Digestive Disorders

Addressing Chronic Digestive Issues

Nutrition for Infants and Youth

Benefits of Physical Activity

Exercising as a Family

Sleep

Benefits of Sleep

Nutrition for Women, Men, and Seniors

Adults and Exercise

Exercise for Seniors

Sleep for Adults

Meal Planning and Mindfulness

Meal Planning

Advanced Meal Planning

Food Journaling

How Food Affects your Mood

Meditation

Course Conclusion

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