Certificate of Achievement
has completed the following course:
An Introduction to Nutrition and Healthy Living
University of California, Riverside
This course introduces students to the importance of healthy eating and active living, which, in-turn, can produce the best results for your overall well-being. From building a plate, to how our digestive system works, to acquiring proper nutrition for each stage of life, we will cover the role health and keeping active plays in achieving one’s body goals. Students will become familiar with key nutrition concepts and learn tools one can use in their everyday lives.
6 weeks, 2 hours per week
Annette Webb, M.Ed.
Associate Dean, UCR University Extension
University of California, Riverside
Transcript
Learning outcomes
- Investigate the role of macronutrients and micronutrients in healthy eating and living
- Identify the organs of the digestive system and how they work together
- Assess nutritional needs based on gender, age, sex, and target population
- Evaluate how methods like meal planning or food journaling can optimize one's health
Syllabus
- Understanding a Balanced Meal and Healthy Eating
- The Role of Nutrients, Water, and Fiber
- The Digestive System and Improving Gut Health
- Nutrition for Infants and Youth
- Nutrition for Women, Men, and Seniors
- Meal Planning and Mindfulness
Issued on 5th November 2022
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