This micro-credential explores nutritional interventions to support mental and physical wellbeing, emphasizing the role of micronutrients and wholefoods in mental health. Ideal for health professionals, HR managers, teachers, and parents, it provides evidence-based knowledge to enhance wellbeing through diet. The course includes five modules covering nutrition theory, food processing, wellbeing improvement strategies, research, and practical application. Assessment includes quizzes, forum activities, and reports. Delivered fully online with flexible study times and expert input, it awards 5 points towards further study or continuous professional development.

Course Content

• Introduction to nutrition and wellbeing focusing on how nutrition promotes positive mental health.

• Diet in the 21st century distinguishing whole foods, slightly processed foods, and ultra-processed foods.

• Feeding wellbeing by uncovering nutritional changes that improve mental health.

• Research on diet and wellbeing with discussion of evidence and findings.

• Improving wellbeing through diet by applying knowledge about micronutrients and wholefoods diet.

• Assessments: 5 module quizzes (25%), 4 forum activities (25%), 2 reports (50%) including food diary analysis and meal action plan.