Evidence-Based Clinical Nutrition Practice
Apply research-backed nutritional interventions to prevent and manage global health conditions, from chronic diseases to infectious illnesses.
Apply research-backed nutritional interventions to prevent and manage global health conditions, from chronic diseases to infectious illnesses.
This intermediate-level course offers a comprehensive exploration of clinical nutrition, focusing on evidence-based practices for addressing nutrition-related issues in chronic and infectious diseases. Developed by experts from universities in Europe and Africa, the course provides a unique global perspective on clinical nutrition. You'll learn to apply nutrition strategies in treating specific disorders such as obesity, diabetes, malnutrition, gastrointestinal diseases, and HIV. The course emphasizes the importance of context-independent frameworks, enabling you to adapt nutritional approaches across diverse healthcare settings. By completing this course, you'll be equipped to bridge the gap between nutrition research and practice, applying your knowledge in varied socio-cultural contexts.
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What you'll learn
Understand the basic concepts and importance of clinical nutrition in global health
Apply evidence-based nutrition strategies for treating obesity and diabetes
Develop approaches for managing malnutrition in various clinical settings
Understand the role of nutrition in gastrointestinal diseases and food allergies
Explore the nutritional requirements and management strategies for infectious diseases, particularly HIV
Translate scientific evidence into practical nutrition interventions
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
PreRecorded video
Graded assignments, exams
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
Limited Access access
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There are 7 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive overview of clinical nutrition with a focus on evidence-based practice. It covers the nutritional management of various conditions including obesity, diabetes, malnutrition, gastrointestinal diseases, and infectious diseases like HIV. The course emphasizes the application of scientific evidence in clinical practice, taking into account diverse socio-cultural contexts. Students will learn to translate research findings into practical nutrition strategies, applicable in both resource-rich and resource-limited settings. The curriculum is designed to foster innovative thinking by presenting case studies from different global contexts, encouraging students to develop context-independent frameworks for nutrition interventions. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to function as a bridge between nutrition research and practice, with a global perspective that aligns with the needs identified by major international health organizations.
Introduction
Module 1
Obesity
Module 2
Diabetes
Module 3
Malnutrition and specific pathology
Module 4
Gastrointestinal diseases
Module 5
Infections and nutritional requirements
Module 6
Integrated evaluation
Module 7
Fee Structure
Instructors
1 Course
Nutrition Science and Clinical Research Expert
Dr. Christophe Matthys serves as Professor of Human Nutrition at KU Leuven and Scientific Coordinator of the Clinical Nutrition Unit at University Hospitals Leuven. His academic credentials include a bio-science engineer degree and Ph.D. in Medical Sciences from Ghent University. His career path includes positions at Massey University New Zealand, ILSI Europe, and various research roles before joining KU Leuven in 2011. His research focuses on translational aspects of primary and secondary nutritional care, with particular emphasis on metabolic imbalance and nutrition as adjuvant therapy. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed articles, co-authored 3 books, and contributed to 9 book chapters. His teaching responsibilities span 14 courses, reaching approximately 1,200 students annually in both Dutch and English. As a member of various international scientific and governmental working groups on nutrition, he contributes significantly to nutrition policy and research development
1 Course
Endocrinology and Metabolic Disease Expert
Dr. Ann Mertens serves as an Associate Professor and Endocrinologist at KU Leuven and the Department of Endocrinology at University Hospitals Leuven. After graduating from KU Leuven in 1995, she specialized in internal medicine and endocrinology until 2003, later obtaining her Ph.D. from the same institution. Her clinical expertise focuses on treating complex metabolic disorders, including lipid disorders, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and obesity, with particular emphasis on bariatric surgery patients. In her academic role, she contributes to medical education at KU Leuven's Faculty of Medicine while also serving as a supervisor and mentor for trainees in internal medicine and endocrinology. Her research has contributed to understanding cardiovascular complications in metabolic disorders, and she has published extensively on topics related to metabolic health and endocrine disorders
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