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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

A healthy body needs a balanced diet to avoid harmful products, but it can be difficult to know what are the red flags to look for. FutureLearn’s Introduction to Nutrition and Food Safety Course tackles these and various other questions.

The Introduction to Nutrition and Food Safety introductory course is a four-week course which focuses on how to improve food habits and increase its nutrition value to suit adults and the elderly. It will also give you ample knowledge about food adulteration and pesticides, its effect on individuals, and the associated health risks. You will also learn about the impact of poor nutritional choices.

Moreover, this course has been developed by Taipei Medical University, a world-renowned institution, and a leader in Taiwan’s health care system for more than fifty years. And one of the key features of the Introduction to Nutrition and Food Safety course is that it requires no prior experience in food science or other related fields.

You only need to dedicate two hours of weekly study to complete the videos and discussions in the course, which offer an interactive study that makes learning fun.

The Highlights

Introductory course
Online training
Four-week course
No prior experience required
Certification course

Programme Offerings

Four weeks of training
Top professors from Taipei Medical University
introductory course
Certificate
Online training

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 10644	yes	Futurelearn

The Introduction to Nutrition and Food Safety by FutureLearn has two options, depending on your requirement.
If you only want to access the course material for a maximum duration of four weeks, it is free and does not require any payment.
If you want to access the material for more than four weeks and/or require a certificate, you need to pay Rs. 1,564 for the opportunity to give the test.

Introduction to Nutrition and Food Safety course fee structure

Course Name	Fees in INR
Introduction to Nutrition and Food Safety (Limited Access)	Free
Introduction to Nutrition and Food Safety (Upgrade)	₹ 770/month
Introduction to Nutrition and Food Safety (Unlimited)	₹ 10,644

Eligibility Criteria

You don’t need any prior knowledge or experience to join the Introduction to Nutrition and Food Safety online course. It is open to anyone seeking an understanding of the effects and importance of food nutrition for a healthy lifestyle.

What you will learn

Knowledge of nutrition

Upon completion of the Introduction to Nutrition and Food Safety course, you will have first-hand knowledge about:

Dietary Guidelines Nutrition Requirements for Adults and the Elderly
Changing Nutritional requirements according to age, gender, overall health, etc
Various food sources to maintain a healthy lifestyle
Effects of Pesticides on food along with ways to reduce the risks caused by them
Food adulteration processes, inspection, and solutions

Who it is for

DietitianFood ScientistFood Engineer

The FutureLearn Introduction to Nutrition and Food Safety introductory course is for anyone who wants to increase their knowledge about the importance of food and nutrition and its significance in our daily lives. It is an introductory course for beginners so anyone can join.

Admission Details

Step 1: To apply and enrol in the Introduction to Nutrition and Food Safety course, go to the official FutureLearn website.

Step 2: Once the website is loaded, type ‘Introduction to Nutrition and Food Safety’ in the search box on the top right corner of the homepage.

Step 3: Go through the course details and scroll down to ‘Join Course for Free’ and click it.

Step 4: If you are a first-time user, register yourself, and create an account. If you already have an account, register yourself by filling a short application form.

Step 5: If you are not looking for the certificate and only want the course material, click on ‘Join Course for Free’.

Step 6: After payment, you will be successfully enrolled in the programme.

Application Details

To join the Introduction to Nutrition and Food Safety online course, you need to fill a short application form which requires your details. In case you are already registered on FutureLearn, you can skip this part and directly access the course material.

The Syllabus

Evaluation process

There is a test in which you need to obtain an average of 70% to get a certification. However, the certification test is not compulsory.

Instructors

TMU Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Do I need prior experience before joining the Introduction to Nutrition and Food Safety Course?

No, you don’t need any prior experience or knowledge in food, health, and nutrition science to join the course. This is an introductory course for beginners.

2: Is this course free?

The course is free if you do not want certification and wish to access only the course material for a maximum duration of four weeks.

3: Why is Food Safety important?

Covid-19 has taught us that health is one of the most important aspects of living a full and happy life. Food safety and Nutrition helps maintain and improve our health through a dietary recommendation to help lead healthy lifestyles.

4: Is this a Certification Course?

The Introduction to Nutrition and Food Safety course offers a certification which can be obtained by passing a test with an average score of 70%. However, to apply for the test, you need to pay $59. The payment also gives you unlimited access to the course material, which otherwise is only available for six weeks.

5: How long is this course?

The course is four weeks long and requires an average study time of two hours per week. It is a 100% online course and can be accessed based on your time convenience.