Understanding Obesity The University of Edinburgh

Overview

In this Understanding Obesity course offered by The University of Edinburgh, they’ll look at the facts and misconceptions around obesity and discuss key physiological and psychological concepts around the brain’s control of appetite and body weight. 

They’ll consider the biological and environmental pressures that make it easy to gain weight (and hard to lose it!). Most importantly, they'll give you the opportunity to reflect on your own knowledge and assumptions around the subject. 

Coursera allows you to preview the first module for free. You can choose this option when you enrol. If you wish to purchase the full course then you will pay in your local currency - the course price stated here may therefore vary depending on where you are in the world and the current exchange rate. 

Learners can apply for Financial Aid directly with Coursera to assist with the cost of accessing the full course and gaining a certificate for successfully completing the course.

What you'll learn

This course involves you in:

• discussions on key physiological and psychological concepts around the brain’s control of appetite and body weight

• consideration of biological and environmental pressures  

• reflection on your own knowledge and assumptions

• the opportunity to consolidate and discuss what you learn