Emory University
Weight Management: Beyond Balancing Calories
Emory University

Weight Management: Beyond Balancing Calories

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.7

(1,165 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
Approx. 17 hours
Learn at your own pace
98%
Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

  • Understand obesity, appetite hormones, and weight set point.

  • Identify the main dietary factors that affect weight.

  • Recognize underemphasized barriers to weight loss such as stress and inadequate sleep.

  • Develop a weight management plan you can follow for life.

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There are 5 modules in this course

Since the discovery of the first appetite hormone in the 1990s, the science of obesity has advanced dramatically. The growing understanding of how hunger and weight "set point" are regulated is changing the way we need to approach weight loss. This week, we will see how the brain, hormones, gut, and emotions interact to control food intake and weight. By learning about our biology, and how to work with rather than against it, you will become more successful at reaching your goals.

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5 videos4 readings1 assignment1 peer review

Counting calories can be helpful, but not all calories are created equal. Different foods are broken down and interact with our body in dramatically different ways. This week, we will look at the common ground among the healthiest dietary patterns and outline a framework for the diet best supported by existing scientific studies.

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3 videos3 readings1 assignment1 peer review

While the foods we eat are critical for managing weight, they are only part of the challenge. Often underestimated are the effects of stress, exercise, and sleep. The goal this week is to see how each of these factors can influence the hormones and chemicals that control our appetite and metabolism.

What's included

3 videos4 readings1 assignment1 peer review

Habits drive many of our everyday choices. Unlike deliberate decisions, habits are carried out instinctively. In addition to knowing about the foods and behaviors we need to adopt, we need to engineer habits to support out goals subconsciously. This week, we will learn how to use habit to our advantage and practice mindfulness when we eat.

What's included

3 videos3 readings1 assignment1 peer review

In this final week, we will apply what we have learned - about our appetite and energy balance systems, about the specific foods and other missing links that affect our set point, and about the power of habit and awareness - into practical steps for designing a long-term successful weight loss plan.

What's included

3 videos4 readings1 assignment1 peer review

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Sharon Horesh Bergquist, MD
Emory University
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