
Overview
Currently, the gut-brain axis has started to gain media visibility and it has come to the forefront of the medical research community. The growing amount of evidence that substantiates the importance of this link indicates it is a valuable area for the improvement of human well-being and more understanding and research is needed.
The brain is the control centre of the body, and it is heavily influenced by the food we eat. The quality and quantity of our diet can affect our cognitive abilities, mood, and overall brain function. Our brain can also impact our eating habits, by controlling our appetite, cravings, and decision-making processes.
A diet that is high in processed foods, saturated fats, and added sugars can have negative effects on brain function and can lead to inflammation, stress, and insulin resistance, all of which can impair cognitive abilities, memory, and learning.
Key Facts
To overcome the lack of knowledge in the complex relation between food, gut and brain, and how it can affect life in many senses, EIT Food has developed this Food for Thought - The Relationship Between Food, Gut and Brain offered to you by edX - online learning platform to enable not only healthcare professionals, but anyone that is interested in the subject, to understand and discuss how the food we eat can optimise brain function and overall health.
Our mission is to provide awareness about the interplay between brain, food and gut and empower individuals with the knowledge and tools to improve their overall well-being by understanding this correlation. Through EIT Food online course, we aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of the latest research and insights into the food-gut-brain connection not only for health care professionals, but for any individual that could be interested in how they influence physical and mental health.
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Courses include:
- How does the brain work?
- How do emotions and thoughts affect our food choices?
- How do diets and nutritional deficiencies affect our brain?
- Reward systems and their relationship with food
- The link between the microbiome and brain
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Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Campus Location
- Portland, United States
Disciplines
Public Health Food Science View 91 other Short Courses in Public Health in United StatesExplore 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
- This course is open to everyone, but may be of particular interest to psychologists or people working in health and well-being. No previous experience is required, though a background knowledge of biology or psychology may help.
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International
129 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 129 USD for the full programme during 1 months. -
National
129 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 129 USD for the full programme during 1 months.
- Limited access: Free
- Unlimited access + Certificate: 129$