Tufts University - Building a Healthy Plate
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Building a Healthy Plate at Coursera Overview
Duration | 10 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Schedule type | Self paced |
Difficulty level | Beginner |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
Building a Healthy Plate at Coursera Highlights
- Earn a certificate of completion
- 7 quizzes
Building a Healthy Plate at Coursera Course details
- What you'll learn
- Identify components of healthful dietary patterns.
- Recognize healthy options within each food group.
- Select foods that belong on a balanced plate.
- In a world of conflicting nutrition messages, how do we know which foods are good for us? What are the components of a healthy dietary pattern and why does it matter?
- Throughout this mini course, we explore the relationship between diet and health by examining the eating patterns that have been shown to prevent chronic diet-related conditions
- We touch on the nutritional components of the foods and beverages common in healthy eating patterns and explore strategies that can help you make the shift to better food choices. By the end of this course, you should feel more confident identifying and building a healthy plate
- This course is offered by the Gerald D. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University
Building a Healthy Plate at Coursera Curriculum
Defining a Healthy Diet
Welcome to the Course!
Welcome to Week 1!
What is a Dietary Pattern?
The Standard American Diet
The Mediterranean Diet Pattern
Plant-Based Diets & Vegetarianism
Week 1 Summary
Course Team
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More Resources on Dietary Patterns
More Resources on Plant-Based Diets
All Week 1 Resources
Dietary Patterns
Plant Based Diets
Health Properties of Foods: Fruits, Vegetables, and Grains
Welcome to Week 2!
Fruits
Vegetables
Fiber
Whole Grains
Week 2 Summary
More Resources on Fruits and Vegetables
More Resources on Whole Grains and Fiber
All Week 2 Resources
Fruits & Vegetables
Whole Grains & Fiber
Health Properties of Foods: Sources of Fat & Protein
Welcome to Week 3!
Meat, Poultry, Fish, & Eggs
Beans, Legumes, Nuts, & Seeds
Dairy
Dairy Alternatives
Week 3 Summary
More Resources on Protein Sources
More Resources on Dairy
All Week 3 Resources
Protein Sources
Dairy
Putting It All Together
Welcome to Week 4!
Shifting Towards a Healthier Diet Pattern
Nutrition Certificates at Tufts University
Final Assignment Submission
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