NWL2100
Nutrition and Wellness
Nutrition and Wellness focuses on highlighting strategies for a healthy lifestyle. Two changes have led to a significant increase in preventable diseases: a global increase in the consumption of heavily processed food, and cultural shifts in many parts of the world where people are moving away from preparing food at home. Learners are equipped with practical skills to be healthier consumers of food, and consider the importance of a wellness lifestyle with an emphasis on self-responsibility, physical fitness, stress management, and environmental sensitivity.
Course level
Undergraduate
Course duration
max. 8 weeks
Estimated time per week
10-15 hours
Course prerequisites
None
Cost
$ -
Course credits
3
Relevant jobs
All
What will I learn?
Identify the nutrients needed by humans for healthy living
Examine the dietary sources of nutrients and their benefits to the metabolism
Create a personal physical fitness plan and self-responsibility checklist
Develop strategies to minimize adverse effects on nutrition and wellness
Explain the adverse, malnutrition effects of insufficient eating and overeating
Describe the processes of food digestion, absorption, and nutrient utilization
Explain the impact the environment and stress can have on health
Key Skills
How will I learn?
What support will I receive?
When you have a dedicated team on your side, you'll never be alone studying at Nexford. Hailing from many different countries and with online education expertise, our faculty provides you world-class support. Ask them questions during one-to-one office hours or live chat , email them any time, and get individual feedback on your assessments.
Whilst you’re learning, you’ll also have full access to the free Nexford online library, which includes access to millions of full-text articles, industry reports and key sources such as the Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times and The Economist.
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