Putting the Personal in Personalized Nutrition
Explore personalized nutrition: Learn how genetics, epigenetics, and microbiome influence individual dietary needs and responses.
Explore personalized nutrition: Learn how genetics, epigenetics, and microbiome influence individual dietary needs and responses.
This course delves into the fascinating world of personalized nutrition, exploring how individual genetic, epigenetic, and microbiome variations interact with our environment to affect dietary responses. Moving beyond the "one size fits all" approach, learners will examine the basic principles of nutrition, investigate the foundational aspects of personalized nutrition, and analyze research on the roles of genetics and microbiomes in our unique nutritional journeys. The course covers topics such as nutrient components, dietary guidelines, nutrigenetics, nutrigenomics, and the gut microbiome's influence on health. With insights from global experts and cutting-edge research, this course provides a comprehensive understanding of how to tailor dietary recommendations to individual needs, bridging the gap between nutrition science and personalized health strategies.
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What you'll learn
Understand the basic principles of nutrition, including macro and micronutrients
Explore the concept of personalized nutrition and its applications
Learn about nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics in relation to dietary responses
Understand the role of epigenetics in nutritional outcomes
Examine the gut microbiome's influence on personalized nutrition
Analyze current research in personalized nutrition and its practical implications
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47 Minutes PreRecorded video
6 assignments
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course explores the emerging field of personalized nutrition, focusing on how individual genetic, epigenetic, and microbiome variations influence dietary needs and responses. It begins with an overview of basic nutrition principles, including macro and micronutrients, dietary guidelines, and meal planning. The course then delves into the concept of personalized nutrition, examining factors that affect individual responses to food. Learners will explore the roles of genetics and nutrigenomics in nutrition, including how single nucleotide polymorphisms impact health outcomes. The final module focuses on the gut microbiome's influence on nutrition and health. Throughout the course, students engage with research highlights, expert interviews, and practical applications of personalized nutrition concepts.
Orientation & Module 1 Basic Principles of Nutrition
Module 1 · 4 Hours to complete
Module 2 Overview of Personalized Nutrition
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Module 3 Is Personalized Nutrition All in My Genes?
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Module 4 & Conclusion How Might My Microbiome Affect Personalized Nutrition
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
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Professor and Director of the Personalized Nutrition Initiative at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Dr. Sharon M. Donovan is a distinguished nutrition expert, holding the Melissa M. Noel Endowed Chair in Nutrition and Health at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She earned her B.S. and Ph.D. in Nutrition from the University of California, Davis, and completed a post-doctoral fellowship in Pediatric Endocrinology at Stanford University School of Medicine. Since joining the faculty at UIUC in 1991, she has been recognized for her excellence in teaching and research, with over 225 peer-reviewed publications and significant grant support from institutions such as the NIH and USDA. Dr. Donovan's research focuses on pediatric nutrition, particularly the optimization of intestinal and cognitive development in neonates, as well as addressing childhood obesity. She has served as President of both the American Society for Nutrition and the International Society for Research on Human Milk and Lactation, and was elected to the National Academy of Medicine in 2017.
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