Nutrition for Health: Evidence-Based Tools and Strategies

Navigate modern nutrition with confidence and expertise

Key takeaways

By the end of this programme, you will be able to:

Analyse and explain how specific nutrition and lifestyle choices impact well-being and health
Assess the role of dietary patterns and gut health by identifying and debunking common food myths
Evaluate evidence-based nutrition practices that contribute to disease prevention, longevity and health promotion
Assess dietary needs by using the life course approach, personal preferences and food environment
Acquire tools to make food the most powerful ally for long-term health

What you will learn

Nutrition for Health: Evidence-Based Tools and Strategies programme equips learners with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions about nutrition in today's complex food environment, empowering them to provide proper dietary recommendations that promote a healthier lifestyle.

Module 1: The Science of Nutrition

Module 2: Diet and Nutrition: Beyond Macros and Micros

Module 3: Putting Evidence into Action

Module 4: Health-Washing and Policy Trends

Module 5: Life Course Nutrition

Module 6: Nutrition Strategies for the Future

Actionable frameworks

Explore proven frameworks that will help you navigate common myths and misinformation around food and diet while implementing effective nutrition interventions for better living.

ABCDE

An assessment to determine an individual’s nutritional status

DASH diet

A dietary strategy focused on preventing or reducing hypertension

DoHAD hypothesis

A framework for considering long-term health and disease susceptibility through the conditions experienced early in life

Evidence pyramid

A comprehensive approach to ranking the strength of research evidence

Food labelling systems

Approaches for communicating nutritional information, including traffic light, Nutri-Score and nutrition warning labels

Infodemic curve

An illustration of the exponential growth of misinformation due to urgent information needs, unreviewed studies and media amplification

Mediterranean diet

The most widely studied dietary pattern that is based on the diet of those living in the region

Research-based insights

Harness cutting-edge nutrition research to evaluate dietary claims and make informed food choices. Learn to apply scientific insights to daily health practices, understand effective dietary patterns and personalise nutrition for optimal well-being. The programme equips you with key insights drawn from cutting-edge research, including:

A study of ultra-processed foods

A clinical trial that examined whether ultra-processed diets cause excess calorie intake and weight gain

EAT-Lancet Commission summary report

A report addressing the twin challenges of global malnutrition and the food system’s contribution to the climate crisis

METHOD trial by ZOE

Research demonstrating the efficacy of empowering people to take control of their health

NU-AGE project

A study revealing the Mediterranean diet’s power to alter the gut microbiome in older individuals, reducing frailty and enhancing overall health status

The PREDICT programme

A nutritional research programme that helps better understand food or meal responses and provides personalised food recommendations

PRIMM study

A study examining the role of the gut microbiome in the Mediterranean diet

SMILES trial

A randomised controlled trial highlighting the benefits of the Mediterranean diet for adults with major depression

“Making informed nutrition choices is essential to living a long and healthy life. However, the abundance of contradictory health information makes navigating the modern food environment complex. The Nutrition for Health: Evidence-Based Tools and Strategies programme offers a transformative approach to nutrition education. It focuses on providing an understanding of food’s physiological impact, and the public health and policy landscape, equipping participants with the knowledge and tools to set themselves or others on the path towards lifelong well-being”.

Dr Federica Amati

Medical Scientist; Registered Public Health Nutritionist; Nutrition Topic Lead, Imperial College London School of Medicine; Head Nutritionist at ZOE, the Science and Nutrition Company

Who is this programme for?

This programme is for health enthusiasts, healthcare professionals and holistic health practitioners looking for proven nutrition strategies to empower themselves and others to make informed and impactful health decisions that lead to a longer, healthier life.

It is suitable for:

Health and wellness professionals looking to provide personalised nutrition advice grounded in science
Caregivers and health enthusiasts seeking insights from a credible source to translate them into actionable plans that improve individual and family health
Medical professionals looking to offer patient-centric nutrition strategies and management through life course nutrition
Entrepreneurs or business-oriented learners striving to combine nutrition expertise with innovative ideas to create and grow health-focused organisations

Programme highlights

Science-driven, evidence-based learning

Acquire the most reliable, up-to-date knowledge in nutrition and lifestyle medicine delivered by renowned author and nutritionist Dr Federica Amati.

Practical tools

Gain practical tools to implement better nutrition practices at all life stages, whether personally, professionally or for broader community impact.

Hands-on engagement

Apply core programme concepts through self-study tasks, interactive discussions, try-it activities and engaging analytical and design exercises.

Deep understanding of well-being

Develop the knowledge of the biological, psychological and societal dimensions of nutrition that emphasise sustainable health and longevity.

Industry trends

Learn to think critically about food marketing, labelling and policy trends to empower yourself and others against misinformation.

Forward-facing insights

Equip yourself with the latest research and strategies to navigate emerging trends and challenges of nutrition during different life stages.

Peer learning

Participate in discussion boards to connect with a diverse cohort of global peers, fostering life-long connections and gaining valuable inspiration.

Weekly office hours

Receive personalised guidance and support during weekly office hours with the learning facilitator who will address your specific challenges.

Programme faculty

Dr Federica Amati

Medical Scientist; Registered Public Health Nutritionist; Nutrition Topic Lead, Imperial College London School of Medicine; Head Nutritionist at ZOE, the Science and Nutrition Company

Dr Federica Amati is an Association for Nutrition Registered Nutritionist, the Head Nutritionist at ZOE, the science and nutrition organisation, and the Head of Nutrition Scie...

Health and nutrition at Imperial Executive Education

Imperial College London leads the way in world-class nutrition research through the Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Natural Science and the Imperial College Business School. Leveraging multidisciplinary research at the intersection of the social and biological sciences, the School develops sustainable strategies fully embedded in the healthcare ecosystem to promote the well-being of the population and mitigate the impact of chronic diseases on the economy.

Led by Dr Federica Amati, an Imperial College London faculty member and a renowned public health nutritionist, the programme is designed to offer the same engaging, evidence-based learning experience offered in the Lifestyle Medicine and Prevention programme at Imperial College School of Medicine.

Certificate

Upon completion of the programme, learners will be awarded a verified digital certificate by Imperial College Business School Executive Education.

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