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Overview
The course examines how the food environment has evolved over the past half-century and how these changes have influenced human biology, leading to overconsumption of calories and difficulty maintaining long-term weight loss.
It also explores how factors such as stress, sedentary lifestyles, and insufficient sleep disrupt appetite regulation and contribute to weight gain. By developing an understanding of the physiological mechanisms behind obesity, learners gain the ability to work with their bodies to prevent and manage weight gain.Key facts
This Weight Management - Beyond Balancing Calories course offered by Coursera in partnership with Emory University will also provide practical tools and strategies for creating a long-term, sustainable weight management plan to leverage your habits and your surroundings.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Understanding Obesity
- Managing Obesity: The Role of Diet
- Beyond Diet: The Role of Stress, Exercise, & Sleep
- Using Habit & Emotions to Your Advantage
- Creating a Weight Loss Plan: A Step-Wise Approach
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 14 days
- 8 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
- Self-paced
Campus Location
- Mountain View, United States
Disciplines
Health Sciences View 100 other Short Courses in Health Sciences in United StatesWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Beginner Level
- This course is aimed at individuals interested in nutrition and health who want to understand the biological and environmental factors influencing weight gain and learn how to manage and prevent obesity.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residentsFree - Out-of-StateFree
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Domestic
Applies to youIn-StateFree
Additional Details
- This short course is included with Coursera Plus subscription
Funding
Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You’ll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved.
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