NUTRITION EDUCATION: NUTRITION & MENTAL HEALTH

Explore the powerful, bi-directional relationship between dietary choices and psychological well-being in this comprehensive entry-level course led by Dereck Nair. 'Nutrition Education: Nutrition & Mental Health' dives deep into an integrative nutrition approach, helping learners look beyond simple caloric intake to understand how food impacts emotional stability, cognitive function, and overall mental wellness. Students will explore groundbreaking concepts such as 'primary food' (the non-food elements that nourish our lives, like relationships and career) versus 'secondary food' (the actual nutrition on our plates), establishing a holistic view of health. The curriculum thoroughly addresses the psychological barriers to healthy eating, shedding light on sugar addiction, the vicious food addiction cycle, and the critical distinction between toxic and true hunger. By learning how to deconstruct cravings and recognizing patterns associated with disordered eating, orthorexia, and compulsive eating, participants gain actionable tools to reshape their relationship with food. This course is ideal for wellness enthusiasts, mental health advocates, or anyone struggling with emotional eating who wants a practical, lifestyle-based nutrition plan.