Overview

Food and nutrition have a profound impact on our health and well-being, yet many of us are not aware of what foods to eat, which diets are healthy, and where our food originates. We eat toxic, irradiated, or genetically altered foods and we eat more than we need. How can we change our eating habits and become more conscious of what we eat, why we eat it, how it is prepared, and what consequences our food choices have on our health as well as the health of our planet? This certificate provides an overview of the role of food and nutrition choices on our bodies, our immune systems, our overall well-being, and the health of all sentient beings on an increasingly populated planet.

The outcome of this certificate is for the learner to describe a holistic overview of current food and nutrition issues and their impact on physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and planetary health.

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Please note: You may be eligible for tuition reimbursement, check with your employer to see if you qualify.

At a Glance

Extended Education
Approximately 16 hours
Up to 6 weeks to complete coursework
1.6 CEUs
Continuing Education Credit
$105
No additional materials required
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Choose from two instruction types:

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Self-Guided

3 months of access, no instructor. Start anytime upon enrollment.

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Instructor-Moderated

6 weeks of access, study online with instructor-moderated discussion boards.

Course Topics

  • Lesson 1 - Nutrition and Health—What's the Connection?
  • Lesson 2 - Nutrition, Stress, and Immune Function
  • Lesson 3 - Obesity in America—A Public Health Epidemic
  • Lesson 4 - Current Issues in Nutrition
  • Lesson 5 - Spiritual Nutrition—The Global Consequences of Food Choices
  • Lesson 6 - Food Labels—Deciphering the Mysteries
  • Lesson 7 - Botanicals, Herbs, and Herbalism
  • Lesson 8 - Natural Sweeteners—Healthy Options for Your Sweet Tooth
  • Lesson 9 - Probiotics—Silent Partners in Health

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