Nutrition and Health: Understanding Macronutrients
This course is part of Food, Nutrition and Health.
This comprehensive nutrition course explores the fundamental relationship between macronutrients and human health, with a special focus on overnutrition-related health issues. Led by Professor Sander Kersten from Wageningen University, students gain deep insights into the chemistry and metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. The course covers crucial topics including energy homeostasis, bodyweight regulation, and obesity, while teaching critical evaluation of nutritional research. Designed for healthcare professionals and food industry workers, this course develops practical understanding of how different macronutrients affect human health and provides tools for interpreting nutrition information effectively.
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What you'll learn
Understand the fundamental principles of macronutrients in nutrition
Master the chemistry and metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
Analyze how different macronutrients impact human health
Evaluate energy homeostasis and body weight regulation
Develop critical skills for interpreting nutrition research
Understand the science behind obesity and weight management
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There are 9 modules in this course
This comprehensive course delves into the science of macronutrients and their impact on human health, focusing particularly on issues related to overnutrition. Students learn about the chemistry and metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, along with their roles in energy homeostasis and body weight regulation. The course provides extensive coverage of obesity and weight management, while also teaching research methodologies in nutrition science. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical applications, participants develop critical thinking skills for evaluating nutrition information and understanding the relationship between diet and health outcomes.
Basic Principles
Module 1
Carbohydrates
Module 2
Carbohydrates and Health
Module 3
Lipids
Module 4
Proteins and Health
Module 6
Energy Homeostasis and Energy Balance
Module 7
Weight Management
Module 8
Nutrition and Sports
Module 9
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Food, Nutrition and Health
Instructor
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Pioneering Molecular Nutritionist and Academic Leader at Cornell University
Dr. Sander Kersten, currently serving as the Director of the Division of Nutritional Sciences and Schleifer Family Professor at Cornell University, has carved an impressive path in nutritional science research and academia. After earning his MSc in Human Nutrition from Wageningen University in 1993 and Ph.D. in Nutritional Biochemistry from Cornell University in 1997, he completed postdoctoral research at the University of Lausanne under Dr. Walter Wahli before returning to Wageningen University in 2000. His career flourished there, progressing from Assistant to Full Professor and eventually becoming Chair of the Nutrition, Metabolism and Genomics group. His groundbreaking research focuses on molecular mechanisms of lipid metabolism in liver and adipose tissue, notably demonstrating the significance of transcription factor PPARα in liver metabolic response to fasting and discovering the ANGPTL4 protein's role in lipid uptake regulation. Kersten's academic influence extends through his popular MOOC "Nutrition and Health: Macronutrients and Overnutrition," which has reached over 236,000 students worldwide. His linguistic versatility includes native proficiency in Dutch and English, professional working proficiency in French, and limited working proficiency in German, enhancing his international academic impact. His research contributions have significantly advanced our understanding of nutrient-gene interactions and metabolic regulation, establishing him as a leading figure in molecular nutrition research.
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