Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy

Taught in English

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

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Intermediate level
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7 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
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There are 4 modules in this course

In this Unit we detail what nutrition and lifestyle changes should be considered and already implemented prior to conception and emphasis the important role that a healthy BMI and sufficient folate status play in providing the unborn child with the best start possible.

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4 videos3 readings1 quiz

The learner will gain an insight into the current nutrition-related recommendations for healthy pregnancies. We will look at the maternal physiological and metabolic adaptions that occur during pregnancy and what these play in supporting pregnancy and altering nutrient requirements. We will then focus on the changing macro- and micro-nutrient requirements during pregnancy and what outcomes these can have on both the mother and unborn child. Finally, we will focus on food-bourne illnesses and what foods and beverages or lifestyle activities to avoid during pregnancy.

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8 videos4 readings1 quiz

The focus of this unit is the two most common nutrition-related pregnancy complications: obesity and gestational diabetes mellitus. Based on the latest scientific findings the learner will gain an in-depth knowledge of the risk factors, outcomes and recommendations associated with these pregnancy complications to better manage and counsel pregnant women and improve infant outcomes.

What's included

5 videos5 readings1 quiz

Learners will apply the knowledge gained in the previous lessons to real-life clinical scenarios. Pregnant women pose common questions related to nutrition and lifestyle during pregnancy and experts in the area of early nutrition offer comprehensive, scientific-based answers to aid healthcare professionals in their day-to-day interactions with pregnant women and those wishing to become pregnant.

What's included

6 videos3 readings1 quiz

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4.8 (841 ratings)
Prof. Dr. Berthold Koletzko
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
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