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Emory University

Weight Management: Beyond Balancing Calories

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.

Status: Exercise Science
Status: Health And Wellness Coaching
BeginnerCourse18 hours

Featured reviews

MM

5.0Reviewed May 19, 2019

Great course! Very informative. Reveals practical and effective steps that will help you knock off some pounds and keep it off. It's a course worth taking.

CH

4.0Reviewed Feb 14, 2021

There was very good information to learn from this course. One frustration was the peer reviewed assignments. I do think that you should not have course reading materials that require a subscription.

SF

5.0Reviewed Jan 18, 2020

Fantastic Course, packed with incredible knowledge and information. The teacher has a fluent and smooth and not boring tone which makes listening to the videos a pleasant experience

AG

5.0Reviewed Apr 5, 2020

It is a very comprehensive course that will help you to change some old unhealthy habits and guide you towards a healthier lifestyle with an actual plan.

RR

5.0Reviewed May 17, 2020

There is so much this course taught me about habits that I didn't even realize were unhealthy. A lot of information to take in and hopefully I change my lifestyle accordingly. Thank you so much!

CP

5.0Reviewed Jul 13, 2022

excellent in this course you will learn a lot how differents factors like stress can affect our weight also you will learn how to control your weight with a balancing diet.

GS

5.0Reviewed May 25, 2020

The content and flow of the course are optimum and thought-provoking. The quizzes are designed with an inclination towards practical application, which helps one to apply the learnings from the week.

FA

5.0Reviewed Jul 26, 2020

This course helped me to understand the nature of food, and how I can manage the weight without harming myself. I understood the logic and got new good habits.

DD

5.0Reviewed Jul 20, 2020

This course helped me a lot in learning why it is difficult for us to manage our weight just by restricting our diet and what are the things we can do to change that.

DA

5.0Reviewed Mar 8, 2024

this course is very precise and help me educate myself so thoroughly , everything was compile so efficiently , thanks to nice and dedicated teacher and thanks Emory university

RF

5.0Reviewed Aug 14, 2024

Very good content, backed with plenty of scientific research. Additionally, it's very well structured with a companion workbook, making it quite easy to follow the course.

TR

5.0Reviewed Jul 12, 2020

Very insightful sessions on the issue of Weight loss. the course scientifically explains the whole idea of how weight loss can be achieved. It has changed my approach towards life and eating.

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