Across the globe, more people are suffering from obesity than at any other time in our history. Why has obesity become so common and so challenging? In this course, we will look at the root cause of obesity, as explained by the latest science. We will see how our food environment has evolved over the last half-century, and how it is altering our biology to over-consume calories and resist sustained weight loss. We will also see how stress, a sedentary lifestyle, and inadequate sleep disrupt our appetite control system to promote gaining weight. By developing a better understanding of the physiology behind obesity, you will learn how to work with your body to prevent and manage weight gain. This course will also provide practical tools and strategies for creating a long-term, sustainable weight management plan to leverage your habits and your surroundings.
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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.
Lehrplan - Was Sie in diesem Kurs lernen werden
Woche
13 Stunden zum Abschließen
Understanding Obesity
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.
5 Videos (Gesamt 18 min), 4 Lektüren, 2 Quiz
5 Videos
Dealing with Something Greater than Willpower4m
How We Regulate Appetite & Food Intake3m
Obesity As a Disease of Weight Set Point3m
Why There's No One-Size-Fits-All Approach to Losing Weight3m
4 Lektüren
Course Outline & Grading Information5m
Week 120m
The Science Behind Weight Regain
Weight Set Point & Genetics30m
1 praktische Übung
Let's Practice!20m
Woche
24 Stunden zum Abschließen
Managing Obesity: The Role of Diet
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.
3 Videos (Gesamt 16 min), 3 Lektüren, 2 Quiz
3 Videos
The Benefits of Whole Foods4m
Weight Loss Diet Wars: Is There a Best Diet?6m
3 Lektüren
Week 230m
Processed Foods & Diet50m
The Role of Whole Foods30m
1 praktische Übung
Let's Practice!20m
Woche
33 Stunden zum Abschließen
Beyond Diet: The Role of Stress, Exercise, & Sleep
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.
3 Videos (Gesamt 12 min), 4 Lektüren, 2 Quiz
3 Videos
Exercise & Physical Activity: Powering Your Metabolism4m
Sleep Deprivation & Appetite2m
4 Lektüren
Week 330m
Stress40m
Exercise30m
Sleep30m
1 praktische Übung
Let's Practice!20m
Woche
43 Stunden zum Abschließen
Using Habit & Emotions to Your Advantage
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.
3 Videos (Gesamt 12 min), 3 Lektüren, 2 Quiz
3 Videos
How to Consistently Make Healthy Choices4m
Developing a Better Relationship with Food3m
3 Lektüren
Week 420m
Environment & Unconscious Choice
How to Be a Mindful Eater25m
1 praktische Übung
Let's Practice!20m
Woche
54 Stunden zum Abschließen
Creating a Weight Loss Plan: A Step-Wise Approach
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.
3 Videos (Gesamt 16 min), 4 Lektüren, 2 Quiz
3 Videos
Unlock Your Set Point8m
Create a Microenvironment that Supports Your Success5m
4 Lektüren
Week 520m
Sustainable Weight Loss45m
Tips for Designing a Better Microenvironment
Helpful Resources for Planning What to Eat45m
1 praktische Übung
Let's Practice20m
Dozent
Sharon Horesh Bergquist, MD
Assistant ProfessorSchool of Medicine
Über Emory University
Emory University, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is one of the world's leading research universities. Its mission is to create, preserve, teach and apply knowledge in the service of humanity.
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