Overview
Diet-related diseases and obesity levels are rising. On Nutrition and Disease Prevention at Taipei Medical University by FutureLearn you will explore the relationship between diet and disease and the role diet plays in weight management.
You will examine the latest research studies to consider how poor nutrition can lead to ill health, and whether what we eat can help to prevent the onset of common diseases, such as cancer.
Key facts:
- You will also look at micronutrients, and how a diet low in micronutrients can lead to health problems, and you’ll whether supplements can play a role in a healthy diet.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Describe the relationship between diet and health-related diseases.
- Explain the importance of healthy diet and nutrition in disease prevention.
- Summarise the mechanism of diet for weight management.
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Topics include:
- How some nutrient deficiency can lead to health-related problems
- Relationship between cancer and micronutrient deficiency, such as iron or fish oil.
- The use of supplements and healthy eating for disease prevention or weight control.
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Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
- 2 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
- Start straight away and join a global classroom of learners.
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Disciplines
Nutrition & Dietetics Food Science View 34 other Short Courses in Food Science in United KingdomExplore more key information
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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
- The course is for students in healthcare disciplines, plus anyone with a general interest in nutrition and health.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
94 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 94 EUR for the full programme during 1 months. -
National
94 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 94 EUR for the full programme during 1 months.