Nutrition Made Clear

Course Overview

Learn the fundamentals of good nutrition from a trusted medical professional and explore how to apply this knowledge to improve your own health.

Making smart eating choices is essential to living a healthy, happy, and successful life. This 36-lecture course provides:

• Medically backed, statistically proven nutrition guidelines

• Practical strategies for healthy eating at any age

• Tools to reduce chronic illness risks through diet

• Science-based clarification of common nutrition myths

Taught by award-winning dietitian Professor Roberta H. Anding, you’ll gain:

✔️ A personal guide to applying nutrition fundamentals

✔️ Clear explanations of how food affects your body

✔️ Motivation to make lasting positive changes

Video Lectures

01: Why We Eat What We Do

Explore the biological, psychological, and social factors influencing food choices.

02: Nutrition Basics: Macronutrients

Breakdown of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats – their functions and sources.

03: Nutrition Basics: Micronutrients

Essential vitamins and minerals for optimal health.

04: Nutrition Myths and Truths

Separating fact from fiction in popular diet claims.

05: Understanding Food Labels

How to decode nutrition facts panels and ingredient lists.

06: The Science of Weight Management

Evidence-based approaches to healthy weight loss/gain.

07: Eating for Energy and Performance

Nutrition strategies for athletes and active individuals.

08: Special Diets and Restrictions

Managing food allergies, intolerances, and medical conditions.

09: Nutrition Through the Lifespan

Dietary needs from childhood through older adulthood.

10: Gut Health and Digestion

The microbiome and optimizing digestive health.

11: Heart-Healthy Eating

Dietary approaches to prevent cardiovascular disease.

12: Diabetes Prevention and Management

Nutrition strategies for blood sugar control.

13: Plant-Based Nutrition

Benefits and considerations of vegetarian/vegan diets.

14: Sustainable Eating

How food choices impact personal and planetary health.

15: Meal Planning Strategies

Practical tips for healthy eating on busy schedules.

16: Mindful Eating Habits

Developing a positive relationship with food.

17: Nutrition and Mental Health

The gut-brain connection and mood-boosting foods.

18: Superfoods or Superhype?

Scientific evaluation of trending “superfoods.”

19: Hydration Essentials

The importance of water and fluid balance.

20: Nutrition for Immune Health

Dietary support for immune system function.

21: Eating on a Budget

Healthy nutrition strategies for any income level.

22: Cooking for Nutrition

Preserving nutrients through food preparation.

23: Dining Out Healthfully

Making smart choices at restaurants.

24: Nutrition for Bone Health

Preventing osteoporosis through diet.

25: Anti-Inflammatory Eating

Foods that fight chronic inflammation.

26: Brain-Boosting Nutrition

Dietary approaches for cognitive health.

27: Sleep and Nutrition

How food affects sleep quality.

28: Detox Diets: Help or Hype?

The science behind detoxification and cleansing.

29: Intermittent Fasting

Examining the evidence behind timed eating patterns.

30: Nutrition for Skin Health

How diet affects complexion and aging.

31: Sports Supplements

Evaluating performance-enhancing products.

32: Emotional Eating

Understanding and managing food-mood connections.

33: Food Safety Essentials

Preventing foodborne illness at home.

34: Nutrition for Longevity

Dietary patterns linked to longer lifespan.

35: Making Lasting Changes

Strategies for sustainable habit formation.

36: Nutrition Facts and FAQs (34 min)

Professor Anding answers common nutrition questions from her clinical experience.