Calorie Bargain: Fundamentals of Human Nutrition (Free Online Course from Coursera)
The Why: If you want to really learn about nutrition, this is the real deal. You would take this course if you were a nutrition major in college.
About the Course: "This introductory course provides an overview of the principles of nutritional science. Subject matter includes description and functions of nutrients, digestion and absorption, effects of nutrient deficiencies and toxicities, requirements, food sources, nutrient interactions, dietary guidelines, and the role of nutrition in health and disease."
About the Instructor: Kristina von Castel-Roberts, Ph.D., focuses on basic nutrition, oral health nutrition for dentistry and nutrition in health care and public health.
The Price: Free
Where to Find: Human Nutrition
When: To be announced
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Calorie Bargain: Economic Issues Food & You
(Free Online Course from Coursera)
The Why: Are you interested in food policy? How food and economics intersect? If so, this is the course for you. Anyone who is a foodie should take this course.
About the Course: "This course emphasizes the role of economics regarding its influence on food prices, the environment and government policies."
University: University of Florida
Instructor: Jennifer Clark earned both bachelor and master of science degrees from the Food and Resource Economics Department at the University of Florida after spending time involved in research and development in private industry.
The Price: Free
Where to Find: Food and You
When: To be announced
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Calorie Bargain: Nutrition and Physical Activity for Health
(Free Online Course from Coursera)
The Why: Exercise and diet work together to create healthier behavior and weight loss. This free course, offered by two well recognized leaders in the field, provides another tool for your health education.
About the Course: "This course is designed to provide a foundation of nutritional knowledge to develop a pattern of healthy eating that is sustainable. To this will be added a foundation of knowledge related to physical activity and exercise."
University: University of Pittsburgh
Instructors: John M. Jakicic, Ph.D., is a professor and chair of the Department of Health and Physical Activity as well as the director of the Physical Activity and Weight Management Research Center. Amy D. Rickman, Ph.D., RD, LDN,is an assistant professor in the Department of Health and Physical Activity and a registered dietitian.
The Price: Free
Where to Find: Nutrition and Physical Activity for Health
When: To be announced
