Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate
Description
The Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate provides research and evidence-based perspectives on supporting and adopting a plant-based diet. The program investigates how you achieve the nutrients you need for optimum health and the management and prevention of disease while implementing a plant-based diet.
Examine the historical and contemporary perspectives and the impact of plant-based diets on individuals and the planet. Delve into the nutritional composition of plant-based diets, their functional components, and their ability to meet individual needs throughout the lifespan, in relation to health and disease prevention.
By participating in the program you will be able to implement a plant-based diet, provide information to others, and address common concerns in starting and following a plant-based diet.
This is an online, asynchronous program of short courses. Each course is four weeks in length and consists of 20 hours of coursework.
Required Courses
5 Course(s)
Students must successfully complete the following five (5) courses:
- 2900001 Introduction to Plant-Based Diets
- 2900002 Nutritional Benefits and Considerations
- 2900003 Disease Prevention and Management
- 2900004 Diets and their Environmental Impacts
- 2900005 Policy Implications of Plant-Based Diets
Electives
2 Course(s)
Students must successfully complete two (2) elective courses as part of their Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate from the following list.
- 2900006 Plant-Based Diets across the Lifespan
- 2900007 Plant-Based Diets for Athletes
- 2900008 Implementing a Plant-Based Diet at Home
- 2900009 Implementing a Plant-Based Menu in an Institutional Setting
Related Courses
- Introduction to Plant-Based Diets
- Nutritional Benefits and Considerations
- Disease Prevention and Management
- Diets and their Environmental Impacts
- Policy Implications of Plant-Based Diets
- Plant-Based Diets across the Lifespan
- Plant-Based Diets for Athletes
- Implementing a Plant-Based Diet at Home
- Implementing a Plant-Based Menu in an Institutional Setting
Overview
- Institution: University of Guelph
- Program type: Certificate
- Language: English
- Program Code:
- Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.