Overview
Weight loss fads in the form of diets and exercise regimes (with mostly unrealistic claims) are ubiquitous in modern day life; however, there is surprising ignorance and confusion about how we lose weight, with most people unable to answer the simplest question: when you lose weight, where does the fat … For more content click the Read More button below.
This course will lift the veil on weight loss by tracing every atom you eat into and out of your body, and you will learn the fate of fat during weight loss, that is, it is converted to carbon dioxide and water and exits your body mainly through your lungs. Along the way, you will also learn how humans convert foods into useful energy, what exactly is happening in your bodies during weight loss and weight gain, and by the end you will be able to critically examine popular weight loss claims as well as your own diet and lifestyle. Diet myths and wellness nonsense topple like dominoes along the way.
No prior scientific knowledge is assumed as we aim to provide you with the knowledge to answer this big, fat myth.
Course Attributes
General Education
Introductory Course
Delivery
Fully online - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)
Fees
| Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable) | $1003 |
| Domestic Students | $6090 |
| International Students | $6090 |
Pre-2019 Handbook Editions
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