Welcome to your Starter Nutrition Course |
My name is Alex Ruani, lead scientist and research director at The Health Sciences Academy.
I'm so excited to have you on board.
If this is your first time around, you can meet us here!
Now, please follow these easy steps to set yourself up for success:
- Before getting started, look for our Welcome EMAIL in your inbox.
- Tomorrow, you'll receive our surprise BONUS content - so keep your eyes peeled for that!
- Because we love to share what we discover, you'll also receive a fresh "Science Catch-up" every other Thursday in your inbox, at no cost. This way, we'll help you expand your knowledge and make your time with us fun and enjoyable!
- Did you find our Welcome email? Good! Now, go through your course materials, polls, and video.
- Make sure to print your downloadable materials, grab a pen, and put them into action!
- Once you're ready, complete your mini exam to validate your newly gained knowledge.
- All set? ... Brilliant, let's go!
First, tell us about you...
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COMPLETE the Weight Gain Questionnaire™
What's your weight gain probability score? Download and print the questionnaire, grab a pen, and let's find out!
Curious about your classmates?
Explore these additional resources (links open in a new window):
1. How much added sugar are you consuming? (PDF: 65 sneaky names of sugar)
2. Fat Mondays? (perhaps weighing yourself on a Monday isn’t a good idea!)
3. Three frightening facts of being obese (beyond the obvious!)
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LEARN ABOUT: Components of a Balanced Diet, Food Label Calculations and Superfoods
What are we going to cover? The ABC of Nutrition, Daily Energy Requirements, and Top 10 Superfoods. To ensure you retain all the learnings, print your materials, grab a pen, and complete the practical exercises!
* CLICK HERE for the underlying scientific references and additional resources.
Learn more (links open in a new window):
1. Plug The Holes In Your DNA with Superfoods
2. Raw or Cooked Food: Which Option Grants More Nutrients?
3. Is There Any Science Behind the Gluten-Free Phenomenon?
5... 10... or none?
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WATCH AND LEARN: Our friend Jamie Oliver's inspiring TED talk
The power of education and good nutrition (21 mins). To ensure you capture all the learnings from this video, grab a pen and paper, pause it and take notes when you feel necessary.
A tax on sugary drinks was introduced in the UK in 2016.
Join the debate and vote:
POLL: Should Sugar Be Taxed in Other Countries Too?
(link opens in a new window)
Rate your diet!
Get MORE tips!
1. Beating Supermarket Temptation: How to Leave With a Healthy Trolley
2. How to Bring Happiness Whilst Losing Weight
3. When Skipping Breakfast May Actually Be Good For You
4. Water For Weight Loss: Can Drinking More Help You Lose More?
Ready for more ADVANCED science?
1. Browse our Accredited Certifications HERE. We go a lot deeper into nutrition science in our advanced certification courses. We'll teach you the science so YOU can become the expert!
2. Explore our Science Reports HERE. Get your favourite Science Reports (PDF downloads) and enjoy outstanding discoveries in nutritional biochemistry, nutrigenetics, and neuroscience!
Let's recap ! |
Well done for making it this far! So, what did we cover today?
- How to calculate your Weight Gain Probability Score - and what to do about it
- The 10 healthy eating rules
- The top 5 changes you think you can make in the next 4 weeks
- The components of a balanced diet - and why the Eatwell Plate is not always applicable
- Why Five A Day may not be enough for you
- How to master your own food label calculations
- Why it's important to supercharge your diet with superfoods
- Jamie Oliver's call to action on the food and obesity crisis
Congratulations ! |
You've covered all of your Starter Nutrition Course materials.
But remember, tomorrow you'll get our free surprise BONUS in your inbox, so keep your eyes peeled for that!
As a new member of our (pretty smart) community, you'll also be getting a fresh "Science Catch-up" every other Thursday via email - at no cost. This way you can pick up practical advice for yourself, or help those you love with your new insights.
Now, once you're ready, take your mini exam and get your certificate. Your mini exam covers the core content (and not the extra links and additional resources).
Good luck!
