Gain an understanding of the role food and water play in health, and see how making appropriate changes in one's diet can have powerful effects on health throughout life. Examine how the burden of chronic diseases is rapidly increasing worldwide as traditional, largely plant-based diets are being replaced with high-fat, energy-dense diets with a substantial content of animal-based foods. This course provides a solid foundation for both health care professionals and those wishing to enter the fields of nutrition, health promotion, and lifestyle and wellness coaching. Discounts are not permitted.Extensions to access the link for the class are not permitted. This class WILL NOT count towards FCPS Highschool Credit.