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Bridging Data and Practice for Personalized Nutrition

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Bridging Data and Practice for Personalized Nutrition

This course is part of Personalized Nutrition, Policy, and Food Regulations Specialization

Instructor: Sharon M. Donovan

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

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Learn at your own pace

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Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

Explore the ethical considerations and applications of AI in personalized nutrition with insights from global experts. Learn how big data and predictive algorithms can revolutionize dietary recommendations. The course covers innovative methods for collecting nutrition data, such as continuous glucose monitors, and provides insights into nutrition research study designs. Address consumer barriers to interpreting test results and examine various personalized nutrition products and services. The role of medical professionals, including doctors and registered dietitians, is highlighted. Finally, the course looks ahead to the future of personalized nutrition, discussing democratization, partnership creation, and the components of the personalized nutrition ecosystem. This comprehensive exploration will equip you with a deep understanding of how AI can enhance dietary recommendations and improve overall health outcomes.

Welcome to the course orientation and Module 1 | Data Collection and Analysis for Personalized Nutrition. The orientation will help you obtain the technical skills required for the course. This module delves into personalized nutrition data collection and study design and the critical role of behavioral data in tailoring nutritional advice. You will explore the ethical implications of AI in this field, understand how AI processes large datasets to develop predictive algorithms, and learn about advanced tools like continuous glucose monitors. Furthermore, you will explore the research methodologies that form the foundation of nutritional studies.

What's included

16 videos8 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

16 videos Total 63 minutes

Course Overview 3 minutes
Instructor Bio | Dr. Sharon Donovan 1 minute
Expert Guest Lecturer Bio | Dr. Mariette Abrahams 1 minute
Expert Guest Lecturer Bio | Dr. Joshua Anthony 2 minutes
Module Overview 2 minutes
How do Researchers Conduct Studies to Learn About Nutrition? with Sharon Donovan 10 minutes
Clinical Research Incorporating an Interdisciplinary Perspective with Naiman Khan 4 minutes
Use of Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Healthy Individuals with Mariette Abrahams 6 minutes
Research Highlight - Hannah Holscher 3 minutes
Important New Approaches to Personalized Nutrition Data with Purna Kashyap 2 minutes
How Can we Better Capture and Use Behavioral Data to Advance Personalized Nutrition? 9 minutes
Overview of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Statistics with Ruoqing Zhu 5 minutes
Ethics of Artificial Intelligence with Mariette Abrahams 7 minutes
How is artificial intelligence enhancing the development of the Personalized Nutrition field? with Purna Kashyap 2 minutes
How should we evaluate artificial intelligence products? with Sunnie Southern 5 minutes
Module Summary 1 minute

8 readings Total 110 minutes

Syllabus 10 minutes
Learn More About Flexible Pathways 10 minutes
Updating Your Profile 10 minutes
NIH All of Us Research Program 15 minutes
Explore the Personalized Nutrition Expert Bios 10 minutes
Personalized Nutrition and Multiomics Analyses - A Guide for Nutritionists 30 minutes
Explore UIUC Expert Profiles 10 minutes
The Ethics of AI at the Intersection of Nutrition and Behavior 15 minutes

2 assignments Total 60 minutes

Orientation Quiz 30 minutes
Graded Assignment 30 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

Getting to Know Your Classmates 10 minutes

In this module, you will explore the challenges consumers face in interpreting and applying test results, understand their needs and preferences in personalized nutrition, and classify the various companies offering these products and services. Additionally, you will gain a comprehensive overview of the types of personalized nutrition products and services available in the market today.

What's included

10 videos3 readings1 assignment

10 videos Total 58 minutes

Module Overview 2 minutes
Types of Personalized Nutrition Products and Services with Mariette Abrahams 4 minutes
Types of Personalized Nutrition Products and Services with Josh Anthony 8 minutes
What Direct-To-Consumer Products are Available? with Alison Steiber and Purna Kashyap 4 minutes
How Should We Evaluate Products for Consumers? with Sunnie Southern 5 minutes
What Consumers Want 4 minutes
Consumer Attitudes and Behaviors: Results of nlumn Research 8 minutes
What do consumers want? with Tristin Brisbois 1 minute
So I Bought a Kit, How do I Interpret the Results? Panel Discussion 21 minutes
Module Summary 1 minute

3 readings Total 60 minutes

CGM Use in Healthy Individuals - Hype, Hope or Necessity? 15 minutes
The Evolution of Personalised Nutrition: Personalised Nutrition Market and Business Models 30 minutes
Whitepaper: The PREDICT Program 15 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Module 2 Quiz 30 minutes

Great work! You are almost there! Module 3 will help you appreciate the opportunities and challenges of integrating personalized nutrition into modern medical practice. You will discover more on leveraging personalized nutrition knowledge and technology to effectively guide and engage clients and understand the pivotal role personalized nutrition plays in dietetics practice.

What's included

11 videos4 readings1 assignment

11 videos Total 45 minutes

Module Overview 2 minutes
The Role of the Registered Dietitian in Personalized Nutrition with Sharon Donovan 6 minutes
How do Researchers Conduct Studies to Learn about Nutrition? with Sharon Donovan 6 minutes
The Role of the Registered Dietitian in Personalized Nutrition with Alison Steiber 2 minutes
Why is it Important for Practitioners and Clinicians to Update and Integrate Personalized Nutrition Knowledge Into Their Practice? with Sunnie Southern 2 minutes
What Dietary Advice Would you Give to Consumers? with Alison Steiber 2 minutes
How are we Able to Improve Outcomes Today Compared to 10 Years Ago? with Sunnie Southern 2 minutes
Adopting Personalized Nutrition into Health Care with Purna Kashyap 2 minutes
Personalized Nutrition in Medical Practice with Purna Kashyap 4 minutes
Is Personalized Nutrition Ready for Application in Clinical Settings? Panel Discussion 16 minutes
Module Summary 2 minutes

4 readings Total 55 minutes

Nutritional Genomics - Systematic Review 20 minutes
Mayo Clinic Researchers Pave the Way for Individualized Obesity Therapy, Tailoring Interventions to a Person’s Needs 10 minutes
Personalized Nutrition: Taking Diet Science to the Next Level 15 minutes
Personalised Nutrition Technologies: a New Paradigm for Dietetic Practice and Training in a Digital Transformation Era 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Module 3 Quiz 30 minutes

Nice work! You are at the finish line. In Module 4 you will explore the concept of democratizing personalized nutrition and appreciate the future opportunities and challenges in this evolving field. You will also learn how to create and sustain successful partnerships and gain a comprehensive understanding of the personalized nutrition ecosystem.

What's included

11 videos5 readings2 assignments

11 videos Total 52 minutes

Module Overview 1 minute
Elements of a Personalized Nutrition Ecosystem 7 minutes
Creating and Maintaining Personalized Nutrition Partnerships 6 minutes
The Future of Personalized Nutrition with Mariette Abrahams 3 minutes
The Future of Personalized Nutrition with Josh Anthony 11 minutes
What are the Greatest Personalized Nutrition Opportunities? 6 minutes
What are the Greatest Personalized Nutrition Challenges? 3 minutes
What is Democratization of Personalized Nutrition and Why is it Important? 5 minutes
What are the Most Important Steps to Help Consumers Better Understand the Potential Benefits on Personalized Nutrition? with Tristin Brisbois 4 minutes
Module Summary 2 minutes
Course Summary 3 minutes

5 readings Total 75 minutes

Perspective: Council for Responsible Nutrition Science in Session. Optimizing Health with Nutrition—Opportunities, Gaps, and the Future 30 minutes
The Rise of Self-Diagnostics: 'The Future of Nutrition is Hyper-Personalized' 15 minutes
Congratulations! 10 minutes
Stack Your Course Certificate toward Graduate Coursework 10 minutes
Getting Your Course Certificate 10 minutes

2 assignments Total 90 minutes

Module 4 Quiz 30 minutes
Final Course Assessment 60 minutes

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Sharon M. Donovan

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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