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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
A healthy body needs a balanced diet to avoid harmful products, but it can be difficult to know what are the red flags to look for. FutureLearn’s Introduction to Nutrition and Food Safety Course tackles these and various other questions.
The Introduction to Nutrition and Food Safety is a four-week course which focuses on how to improve food habits and increase its nutrition value to suit adults and the elderly. It will also give you ample knowledge about food adulteration and pesticides, its effect on individuals, and the associated health risks. You will also learn about the impact of poor nutritional choices.
Moreover, this course has been developed by Taipei Medical University, a world-renowned institution, and a leader in Taiwan’s health care system for more than fifty years. And one of the key features of the Introduction to Nutrition and Food Safety course is that it requires no prior experience in food science or other related fields.
You only need to dedicate two hours of weekly study to complete the videos and discussions in the course, which offer an interactive study that makes learning fun.
The Highlights
- Online training
- Four-week course
- No prior experience required
- Certification course
Programme Offerings
- Four weeks of training
- Top professors from Taipei Medical University
- Certificate
- Online training
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 11044 | yes | Futurelearn |
Introduction to Nutrition and Food Safety course fee structure :
Fees components | Fees |
| Limited Access | Free |
Buy this course | Rs. 4,450 |
| Subscribe & save | Rs. 8,814 |
Eligibility Criteria
You don’t need any prior knowledge or experience to join the Introduction to Nutrition and Food Safety online course. It is open to anyone seeking an understanding of the effects and importance of food nutrition for a healthy lifestyle.
What you will learn
Upon completion of the Introduction to Nutrition and Food Safety course, you will have first-hand knowledge about:
- Dietary Guidelines Nutrition Requirements for Adults and the Elderly
- Changing Nutritional requirements according to age, gender, overall health, etc
- Various food sources to maintain a healthy lifestyle
- Effects of Pesticides on food along with ways to reduce the risks caused by them
- Food adulteration processes, inspection, and solutions
Who it is for
The FutureLearn Introduction to Nutrition and Food Safety introductory course is for anyone who wants to increase their knowledge about the importance of food and nutrition and its significance in our daily lives. It is an introductory course for beginners so anyone can join.
Admission Details
Step 1: To apply and enrol in the Introduction to Nutrition and Food Safety course, go to the official FutureLearn website.
Step 2: Once the website is loaded, type ‘Introduction to Nutrition and Food Safety’ in the search box on the top right corner of the homepage.
Step 3: Go through the course details and scroll down to ‘Join Course for Free’ and click it.
Step 4: If you are a first-time user, register yourself, and create an account. If you already have an account, register yourself by filling a short application form.
Step 5: If you are not looking for the certificate and only want the course material, click on ‘Join Course for Free’.
Step 6: After payment, you will be successfully enrolled in the programme.
Application Details
To join the Introduction to Nutrition and Food Safety online course, you need to fill a short application form which requires your details. In case you are already registered on FutureLearn, you can skip this part and directly access the course material.
The Syllabus
Evaluation process
There is a test in which you need to obtain an average of 70% to get a certification. However, the certification test is not compulsory.