Course overview
A comprehensive online course that explores the impact of plant-based diets on health and longevity. This course covers the nutritional foundations, scientific evidence, and practical applications of plant-based eating for enhancing healthspan and lifespan. Designed for students, nutritionists, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in optimising their health, the course progresses from basic concepts to advanced topics, providing a thorough understanding of how plant-based diets can promote overall well-being.
What you’ll learn
- Introduction to plant-based diets
- Key nutrients and bioactive compounds
- Health benefits of plant-based diets
- Enhancing healthspan and lifespan
- Planning and implementing a plant-based diet
- Scientific evidence and research
- Regulatory, ethical, and environmental considerations
- Future directions in plant-based nutrition
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, you should have acquired the necessary knowledge which will enable you to:
- Understand the basic principles and nutritional foundations of plant-based diets.
- Identify and describe the key nutrients and bioactive compounds found in plant-based foods.
- Analyse the health benefits and mechanisms of action of plant-based diets.
- Evaluate the scientific evidence supporting the role of plant-based diets in enhancing healthspan and lifespan.
- Assess the methods for planning and implementing a balanced and nutritious plant-based diet.
- Discuss the regulatory, ethical, and environmental considerations related to plant-based diets.
- Apply knowledge of plant-based nutrition in clinical practice, research, and personal health.
