Navigating Diets (Coursera)

This course explores many different types of diets and provides details regarding their various levels of safety and effectiveness, including diets that are comprised of different macronutrient compositions, food choices, and time restrictions (fasting), in addition to the psychology diets have on adherence.

With over 30 years as a leader in fitness and wellness education, the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) has built its reputation on providing an evidence-based curriculum that is both relevant and applicable for those seeking the skills and knowledge required to promote optimal health.

Course 5 of 5 in the Nutrition Education for the Consumer Specialization.

What You Will Learn

- Learn the underlying characteristics that make a diet effective.

- Discover personal preferences when looking to adhere to a diet.

- Compare common diets used to manage safe and effective weight loss.

- Learn some of the behavioral roadblocks that may affect diet adherence.

Syllabus

WEEK 1

NASM's Navigating Diets

The wide and wonderful world of diets can be difficult terrain to navigate, especially with so much information scattered across the Internet and in magazines. Some are backed by scientific evidence, whereas others are mostly hype. Informed readers need to be well-armed with the latest facts regarding diets and how they impact health, body composition, and athletic performance.

This course explores many different types of diets and provides details regarding their various levels of safety and effectiveness, including diets that are comprised of different macronutrient compositions, food choices, and time restrictions (fasting), in addition to the psychology diets have on adherence.