Food As Medicine

Course description

In six concise lessons, you will explore the Food as Medicine concept, review basic nutrients, connect dietary patterns with health, build a balanced plate, learn how nutrition programs can work alongside healthcare, and create one achievable next step.

Learning objectives

• Explain Food as Medicine in clear, accurate language.
• Describe basic roles of carbohydrates, protein, fats, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and water.
• Recognize how overall dietary patterns may support prevention and management of some chronic conditions. • Build a flexible, balanced meal using familiar and culturally meaningful foods.
• Identify common Food as Medicine services and the role of the healthcare team.
• Choose a small, specific nutrition action and plan how to follow through.