Course description
The Science of Weight Loss: Dispelling Diet Myths
Whether you are trying to lose weight yourself, or are supporting others, this food and nutrition course will dispel common myths about weight loss and teach you the science behind healthy eating for a healthy weight.
This course is not a diet plan – there are plenty of diet plans out there to choose from. Rather, we will take you through the science behind weight loss and arm you with the knowledge and tools to make the right decisions.
Based on the latest research, you’ll learn to develop a healthy eating plan to achieve a healthy weight. You’ll also discover more about the definition of a healthy weight, the nutritional composition of foods, how to cut calories or kilojoules, proper portion sizes, and how to identify and avoid fad diets.
Upcoming start dates
Who should attend?
Prerequisites:
None
Training content
- Assessing weight status and setting weight loss goals
- Dietary guidelines and introduction to energy
- Macronutrients and portion control
- Dietary assessment and food and exercise tracking
- Fad diets and risks of rapid weight loss
- Self-reflection and key strategies for successful weight loss maintenance
Course delivery details
This course is offered through The University of Newcastle, Australia a partner institute of EdX.
2-3 hours per week
Costs
- Verified Track -$139
- Audit Track - Free
Certification / Credits
What you'll learn
- Key weight management concepts including measuring body composition, calories and kilojoules, energy density, portion size, and metabolic rate
- The nutritional composition of different foods
- How to use dietary assessment tools and calculate energy requirements
- How to identify features of fad diets and healthy diets
- Key behaviours for successful long term maintenance of lost weight
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