Modules included in this course
This course includes the following modules:
• Hormonal and metabolic effects of carbohydrate consumption. Insulin/glucagon/blood glucose regulation
• Factors affecting insulin sensitivity
• Low carbohydrate and high fat diets (ketogenic diets)
• The role of hormones in lipid metabolism and body composition: Insulin/Leptin/ghrelin/cortisol
• Appetite regulation
• Benefits and risks of high protein diets
• Approaches to fat loss: macronutrient balance versus energy balance, very low-calorie diets, intermittent fasting
• Impact of dietary factors on cholesterol and blood lipids
• Essential fats: Omega 3 and 6 fats, ideal ratios and health benefits
• The role of micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) in energy metabolism