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Overview
On Causes of Human Disease - Nutrition and Environment at University of Leeds by FutureLearn you’ll look at the importance of nutrition in human health and explore what happens to the body when it doesn’t receive the right nutrients.
Key facts:
You will focus on malnutrition and obesity and how these contribute to the development of diseases, such as diabetes. Using research from the University of Leeds, you’ll learn how food can lead to ill health by carrying pathogens that cause food poisoning, or toxins linked with diseases such as cancer. You’ll then investigate environmental factors, including air pollution and its contribution to cardiovascular diseases.
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Topics:
Food and nutrition
Environmental exposures
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Duration
- Part-time
- 14 days
- 4 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Nutrition & Dietetics Health Sciences View 329 other Short Courses in Health Sciences in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit programme websiteAcademic 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.
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General requirements
- The course is suitable for anyone with a general interest in the science behind causes of human disease and medicine. No previous knowledge or experience is required. If you are working in nursing, healthcare or social care or just wish to learn more about it, this course is designed to support you as a professional. By completing all aspects of the course you will have achieved 14 hours of CPD time.
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109 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 109 USD for the full programme during 14 days. -
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109 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 109 USD for the full programme during 14 days.
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