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Certificate of Achievement

Randal Oulton

has completed the following course:

The Human Microbiome

EIT Food and University of Turin

This online course has explained the functions that human microbiome has in the gastrointestinal tract and the links between human microbiome and diseases. Through exploring how the human microbiome changes throughout life, the course has provided insight into the complexity of the human microbiome communities and the role that food plays in its modulation.

3 weeks, 4 hours per week

Maarten van der Kamp

Director of Education

EIT Food

Luca Cocolin

Professor at University of Torino

University of Turin

97%
overall score

Transcript

Learning outcomes

  • Describe how the human microbiome changes throughout the human life
  • Identify the role of food in the modulation of human microbiome
  • Explain the functions that human microbiome has in the gastrointestinal tract
  • Discuss the links between the human microbiome and diseases
  • Debate the human microbiome and its relationship on our daily lives
  • Assess the complexity of the human microbiome communities

Syllabus

  • The human microbiome, role in human health and how it changes during life
  • How can we determine our gut microbiota
  • The role of food and lifestyle in the modulation of human gut microbiome
  • The human microbiota and prevention of diseases through microbiota-directed foods

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Issued on 6th July 2022

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Free online course:

The Human Microbiome

EIT Food