Course Overview
Course Description
The science behind a plant-based diet.
· Role nutrition plays in chronic disease.
· The importance of nutrition at each stage of life.
· Psychological reasons we are drawn to unhealthy foods.
· How government and industry can affect dietary choices.
· Common topics of concern to athletes and fitness enthusiasts, such as protein consumption
· How nutrition and the environment affect gut health and the microbiome
· Addresses the myths and concerns surrounding vegetarian and vegan diets
· The components of a whole food plant-based diet.
· How to ensure a whole food plant-based diet is nutritionally complete.
· General overview of the benefits of a plant-based diet for health.
· Plant-based diets for the prevention and treatment of chronic disease such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity.
· The role of plant-based diets for cancer prevention.
· The impact of diet on mental health and well-being and impact of plant-based diets.
· The role of diet and lifestyle in preventing dementia and frailty.
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Participant Profile
This course would be suitable for individuals with an interest in nutrition and healthy eating, who wish to better understand plant-based nutrition and the vegan lifestyle, as well as learning how to easily transition to a vegan or plant-based diet for optimal health and performance
