Nutrition Science - Stanford Center for Health Education

On completion of this course, you'll walk away with:

1. An understanding of the relationship between food and nutrition, and the foundational science involved in developing nutrition plans for different individuals and contexts.
2. The ability to interpret nutritional research through informed knowledge of fats and carbohydrates, supplements, diet fads, the effects of sugar, and the importance of protein.
3. A certificate from the Stanford Center for Health Education, a part of Stanford Medicine, differentiating yourself in the medical and wellness industries.

Course curriculum

The following modules contribute to the holistic approach your learning path takes:

Module 1 Nutrition guidelines: Science versus politics

Learn about nutrition science and the establishment of nutritional guidelines.

Module 2 The role of macronutrients: Carbohydrates

Learn the fundamentals of carbohydrates and apply these to a balanced diet.

Module 3 The role of macronutrients: Fats

Learn the fundamentals of fats and apply these to a balanced diet.

Module 4 The role of macronutrients: Proteins

Learn the fundamentals of proteins and apply these to a balanced diet.

Module 5 Calorie balance in context

Learn the fundamentals of calorie balance and the effect an individual's context plays in maintaining it.

Module 6 The role of micronutrients: Vitamins

Learn the fundamentals of vitamins and apply these to a balanced diet.

Module 7 The role of micronutrients: Minerals

Learn the fundamentals of minerals and apply these to a balanced diet.

Module 8 Health, disease and nutrition

Learn the fundamentals of a good diet and how health and disease relate to them.

Optional Module A Pediatric nutrition

Learn the fundamentals of pediatric nutrition and how to address malnutrition and obesity in early childhood.

Optional Module B Special topics in adult malnutrition

Learn about common adult malnutrition conditions, nutrition in the context of specialized care, and malnutrition in older adults

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