Personalized Nutrition, Policy, and Food Regulations

סקירה כללית

This specialization explores the intersection of nutrition science, public policy, and food regulations, equipping learners with the knowledge and tools to address real-world challenges in personalized nutrition and public health. Across six courses, learners will examine how genetic, epigenetic, and microbiome variations influence dietary responses, and how emerging technologies like AI and continuous glucose monitoring are transforming nutrition recommendations.

The program includes insights from global experts through lectures and panel discussions, offering a rich understanding of the personalized nutrition ecosystem. Learners will also explore the foundations of U.S. nutrition policy, including food assistance programs like SNAP and WIC, and analyze how policies are developed, implemented, and evaluated.

In addition, the specialization covers food labeling laws, safety regulations, and the role of government agencies in shaping the food system. Designed for professionals in healthcare, public health, and the food industry, this specialization can be stacked toward a graduate certificate or an online master’s degree through the College of ACES at the University of Illinois.

Knowledge checks and applied learning activities throughout the courses ensure learners build practical, career-ready skills.

סילבוס

• Course 1: Understanding Food Regulations & Food Labeling
• Course 2: Navigating U.S. Food Regulations: Safety and Enforcement
• Course 3: Putting the Personal in Personalized Nutrition
• Course 4: Bridging Data and Practice for Personalized Nutrition
• Course 5: U.S. Nutrition Policies and Implications
• Course 6: Introduction to Nutrition Policy, Frameworks, and Process

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נלמד על ידי

Jessica Hartke , Krystal Hodge, PhD, MPH, Saima Hasnin, PhD, MS and Sharon M. Donovan

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נושאים

Science