Nutrition and Age-Related Chronic Diseases
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Nutrition and Age-Related Chronic Diseases
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Explore the link between nutrition and age-related diseases as you gain the skills to use nutrition to prevent chronic conditions.
Duration | 4 weeks |
Total fee | ₹2,763 |
Mode of learning | Online |
Credential | Certificate |
Nutrition and Age-Related Chronic Diseases
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- This four-week course will show learner how to prevent and manage these chronic diseases using nutritional management
- Learner will learn the nutritional needs of different age groups before unpacking the variety of chronic diseases learner are trying to prevent
- With this knowledge, learner will understand how to provide better care for elderly adults with chronic conditions
- Learner will explore sarcopenia a common condition in older adults characterised by the loss of muscle mass and strength
- Learner will discover the role of nutrition and dietary guidelines in preventing and managing this disease
- Learner will examine the relationship between neurodegeneration, metabolic syndrome, and dietary patterns
- Learner will discuss the impact of nutrition on the development and progression of these conditions and the dietary strategies that can be used to prevent them
- Learner will then focus on metabolic syndrome and osteoporosis to learn what is adequate nutrient intake for bone health and metabolic function
- Learner will explore the impact of nutrition on immunosenescence the decline in immune function that occurs with age
- Learner will learn the strategies to promote immune health as well as the role of specific nutrients and supplements in supporting immune function
- Learners will be guided by the experts from Taipei Medical University to ensure you finish the course ready to implement dietary strategies and interventions to promote optimal health and well-being in older adults
Nutrition and Age-Related Chronic Diseases at FutureLearn Curriculum
Nutrition and Age-Related Chronic Diseases
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Nutritional Management of Sarcopenia
Definition, diagnosis and stages of sarcopenia
Dietary recommendations of sarcopenia
Sarcopenia prevention
Neurodegeneration, Metabolic Syndrome and Dietary Patterns
Dietary risk factors for neurological problems
Hypercholesterolemia, hypertension and brain health
Nutritional Management for Elderly
Nutritional management for metabolic syndrome
Prevention of osteoporosis
Immunosenescence and Nutrition
Immunosenescence and inflammaging in ageing
Nutrition and immunity
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