Nutrition for Health and Sustainability

Objectives

By the end of the course, learners will be able to...

-Reflect on the possible causes (biological, social, psychological) of unhealthy eating patterns
-Assess the current healthy guidelines and describe how they can be applied to different population groups
-Describe which types of foods are essential for health and wellbeing and summarise their important role in treating/preventing disease
-Describe the causes of unsustainable food production and consumption patterns
-Explain the effects of food on the body, society and the planet and compare their impacts on healthcare practices
-Explain the relationship between food, nutrition, diets and human health in the context of sustainability

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Advantages

On this course, learners will look at what makes up a healthy diet, and see what types of foods play a crucial part in preventing diseases and improving wellbeing, and gain knowledge on the relationship between food and disease. They will also reflect on the possible biological, social, and psychological causes of unhealthy eating patterns, and interpret the importance of evidence-based nutrition.

By understanding the link between food, nutrition, diets, and sustainability, they will be able to effectively assess human health at different life stages.