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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
Superfoods: Myths and Truths certification is a 4 weeks short course which is offered by FutureLearn, and the course is developed by EIT Food, University of Turin, and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology. This accreditation for this course from The CPD Certification Service is also available. The course will shed light on what exactly are superfoods, and what effects do they have on the human body after their consumption.
Superfoods: Myths and Truths certification syllabus helps the learners explore why are foods such as green tea, quinoa, goji berries, amaranth have been termed as superfoods. This course also will teach on topics considering the different aspects of superfoods including neuroscientific, biological, and social. Other than these some other concepts that the syllabus consists of is what is the nutrition value of superfoods whether they have any alternatives, and is the consumption of them safe on a regular basis.
The Highlights
- Online course mode
- 3 hours of week wise learning
- 4 weeks duration
- Self-learning course pace
- Certificate initiative by FutureLearn
- Course accreditation available
Programme Offerings
- Online Program
- 1 Month Course
- Global Classroom
- Track Progress
- Self-paced program
- Completion Certification
- 3 hours weekly study
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Futurelearn |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
No such educational background or qualification is specified while taking admission to the Superfoods: Myths and Truths program.
Work Experience
The candidates can be either a fresher or have any other level of work experience for this course.
Certification Qualifying Details
Once 90% of the course steps and assessments are done the candidates become eligible to earn a certificate.
What you will learn
Superfoods these days are considered to be a magical elixir, and this course will help identify the definition, myths and truths that surround these mysterious superfoods. Also, the learners will be able to become aware of what role superfoods play in a healthy diet, and what all can replace these superfoods.
Who it is for
Any candidate who is interested in fields like psychology, diet, health and superfoods. These people may not have any experience in the above-mentioned fields but still can try out this course for upskilling.
Admission Details
Step 1: The first step is to visit the website’s official page: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/superfoods-myths-and-truths
Step 2: Then candidates need to click on the ‘register button.
Step 3: Next, the students can prepare a FutureLearn account. By submitting certain details.
Step 4: Then in the fourth step payment of the fee must be done based on the type of course that the student selects.
Step 5: In the final step, the candidates will be given admission after their application has been approved.
Application Details
Since the application form filling is not necessary so the students can make a Future Learn account by submitting some of their personal details like name, email address, age, and password. Then the candidates can pay the fee according to the type, of course, they opted for.
The Syllabus
- Welcome to the course
- Introduction to superfoods
- Characteristics of (super) foods
- Superfoods and their alternatives
- Gluten free diets and alternative grains
- Introduction to flavonoids
- Flavonoid effects on brain and cognition
- Other kinds of superfoods
- Are superfoods always safe?