Obesity Courses and Certifications

Nutrition and Health: Macronutrients and Overnutrition

347 reviews

Learn from the top professors of Wageningen University & Research about macronutrients and overnutrition and how they impact humans. This online course is offered as a MOOC, and is part of the Professional Certificate Pogramme: Nutrition and Health.

• edX
• 9 weeks, 6-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Understanding Obesity: From Stigma to Solutions

Explore novel therapies and solutions for obesity, moving beyond stigma. Learn about weight loss medications and strategies to improve health outcomes for overweight individuals.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Why Weight? Advances in Obesity Treatment

Explore advances in understanding and treating obesity, a major health concern linked to preventable diseases. Learn about new approaches to combat this widespread issue.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Wondrium

The Overnutrition Epidemic - Food, Science & the Human Body

2 reviews

Explore the causes and consequences of the overnutrition epidemic, including decreased physical activity, increased sugar consumption, and the impact of modern lifestyles on obesity rates and overall health.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Rockefeller University

A Burning Question - Can Some Body Fat Keep You Thin?

Explore the potential of brown fat in combating obesity and related health issues. Learn about its unique properties, physiological effects, and promising therapeutic targets for future treatments.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

The Science of Weight Loss: Debunking Calorie Myths

Obesity researcher Giles Yeo challenges conventional wisdom on calorie counting, exploring the science behind diets, environmental factors affecting weight, and why popular weight loss methods often fail long-term.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

Is Obesity a Choice? The Genetics of Human Appetite

Geneticist Giles Yeo explores the complex relationship between genetics and obesity, challenging the notion that obesity is simply a matter of personal choice or willpower.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Broad Institute

Harnessing Thermogenic Fat to Uncouple Obesity from Comorbid Diseases

Explore groundbreaking research on thermogenic fat's potential to mitigate obesity-related diseases, presented by Paul Cohen from The Rockefeller University.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

MassGeneralHospital

Obesity and the New World of Weight Loss Treatment

Explore obesity's causes, complications, and modern treatment options, including medications and surgery, with insights from medical experts.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation

Anti-Obesity Pharmacotherapy for Long-Term Obesity Management

Explore the latest advancements in anti-obesity medications and their role in long-term weight management strategies for improved cardiovascular health.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

¿Cómo Consigo Mi Bienestar Integral?

Descubre cómo el control del peso mejora tu bienestar integral. Un experto en obesidad comparte insights sobre los beneficios de mantener un peso saludable para una vida plena.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Causes of Human Disease: Nutrition and Environment

32 reviews

Explore how nutrition and environmental factors such as toxins influence your chance of developing human disease.

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Diabetes - a Global Challenge

7 reviews

Explore cutting-edge research on diabetes and obesity, covering biological, genetic, clinical, preventive, and epidemiological aspects. Learn from leading experts at the University of Copenhagen.

• Coursera
• 17 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Heart Disease Prevention - What You Really Need to Know About Diet, Exercise, and Heart Health

3 reviews

Discover latest findings on heart disease prevention, including diet, exercise, and risk evaluation methods. Learn lifestyle tips and early symptoms from Stanford's preventive cardiology expert.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Boosting Vitamin D: Not Enough or Too Much? - Current Science Controversies

Exploring the debate on optimal vitamin D intake, examining new recommendations, expert disagreements, and implications for public health and nutrition.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video