Courses Announcement-edX


Courses Announcement-edX

About the Company:


edX is a leading online learning platform founded by Harvard University and MIT in 2012. It offers high-quality courses from top universities and institutions worldwide. edX provides learners with the opportunity to gain knowledge in various fields including computer science, languages, engineering, psychology, nutrition, and more. Courses are accessible to students globally, offering flexible learning options and professional growth opportunities.


Course 1: Nutrition, Sport, and Health – The Science of Weight Loss

edX offers a free online course, The Science of Weight Loss: Dispelling Diet Myths, to equip you with the knowledge and tools to make healthy eating decisions. This course focuses on understanding the science behind weight loss and debunking diet and nutrition myths.

Course Highlights:

  • Learn key weight management concepts: body composition, calories, energy density, portion size, and metabolic rate

  • Understand the nutritional composition of different foods

  • Use dietary assessment tools and calculate energy requirements

  • Identify features of fad diets vs. healthy diets

  • Learn key behaviours for long-term weight maintenance

Course Details:

  • Language: English

  • Duration: 6 weeks (2 to 3 hours per week)

  • Instructors: Professors in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Newcastle

  • Optional Verified Certificate available for $49 USD

  • Participation Certificate: Yes

  • Course Fees: Free

Start the Course Here: edX – The Science of Weight Loss


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