Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy
Learn about optimal nutrition and lifestyle choices for a healthy pregnancy and fetal development in this course.
Learn about optimal nutrition and lifestyle choices for a healthy pregnancy and fetal development in this course.
Explore the latest research and recommendations on nutrition and lifestyle during pregnancy with this comprehensive course from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München. Understand the importance of pre-conception nutrition, learn about changing nutrient requirements during pregnancy, and explore common pregnancy complications like obesity and gestational diabetes. Discover the role of epigenetics in fetal programming and gain practical advice for counseling pregnant women on nutrition and lifestyle choices. Ideal for healthcare professionals, nutritionists, and anyone interested in maternal and fetal health.
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What you'll learn
Understand the importance of pre-conception nutrition and lifestyle
Learn about physiological and metabolic adaptations during pregnancy
Explore changing macro- and micronutrient requirements in pregnancy
Understand food safety and dietary restrictions during pregnancy
Gain knowledge on managing obesity and gestational diabetes in pregnancy
Explore the role of epigenetics in fetal programming
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This course includes:
2.6 Hours PreRecorded video
4 assignments
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive overview of nutrition and lifestyle factors crucial for a healthy pregnancy and optimal fetal development. It covers four main areas: pre-conception nutrition and lifestyle, nutritional requirements during pregnancy, nutrition-related pregnancy complications, and practical advice for a healthy pregnancy. Students will learn about the importance of achieving a healthy BMI and adequate folate status before conception, understand the physiological and metabolic adaptations during pregnancy, and explore changing macro- and micronutrient requirements. The course also delves into common pregnancy complications like obesity and gestational diabetes, and introduces cutting-edge concepts in epigenetics and metabolomics. Throughout the course, learners will gain practical knowledge to counsel pregnant women on nutrition and lifestyle choices, addressing real-life scenarios and common questions.
A Healthy Pregnancy Starts Before Conception
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Nutrition and Lifestyle for a Healthy Pregnancy
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Nutrition-Related Pregnancy Outcomes
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Practical Advice for a Healthy Pregnancy
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Leading Expert in Pediatric Nutrition at LMU Munich
Prof. Dr. Berthold Koletzko is the Else Kröner Senior Professor of Paediatrics at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU). He specializes in pediatric nutrition and is actively involved in research and education related to breastfeeding and its alternatives. Koletzko teaches courses in English, including "Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes" and "Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy." His work emphasizes the importance of breastfeeding for infant health, as well as the development of safe and nutritionally adequate substitutes when breastfeeding is not possible.
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