Understanding Obesity Certificate Course

Enroll in the Understanding Obesity Program to learn about obesity.

The University of Edinburgh

Course Overview

The course has four modules that will help you understand the facts and misconceptions related to obesity and its psychology. Furthermore, the course will help you consider the biological and environmental pressures that lead to weight gain. Most importantly, the reflection on the knowledge and assumptions of the subjects will help you clear the concepts of obesity and the reasons for it happening at higher rates.

The course will have a series of videos and audio and some small reading. Also, it will have weekly quizzes and discussions to help prepare for the final projects. Moreover, the course will have a collection of data and will be used in participant-led discussions. There will be scope to discuss ideas of diet and obesity. The project will be based on scientific evidence further interpreted by the scientists.

  • Obesity
  • Health

Requirements

  • Basic knowledge of health issues
  • A computer or laptop with internet connectivity.
  • Learn about techniques for understanding obesity in approximately 6 hours.