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    Back to Weight Management: Beyond Balancing Calories

    Learner Reviews & Feedback for Weight Management: Beyond Balancing Calories by Emory University

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    About the Course

    Across the globe, more people are suffering from obesity than at any other time in our history. Why has obesity become so common and so
    challenging? In this course, we will look at the root cause of obesity, as explained by the latest science. We will see how our food environment
    has evolved over the last half-century, and how it is altering our biology to over-consume calories and resist sustained weight loss. We will also
    see how stress, a sedentary lifestyle, and inadequate sleep disrupt our appetite control system to promote gaining weight. By developing a
    better understanding of the physiology behind obesity, you will learn how to work with your body to prevent and manage wei...
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    May 25, 2020

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    The content and flow of the course are optimum and thought-provoking. The quizzes are designed with an inclination towards practical application, which helps one to apply the learnings from the week.

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    May 17, 2020

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    There is so much this course taught me about habits that I didn't even realize were unhealthy. A lot of information to take in and hopefully I change my lifestyle accordingly. Thank you so much!

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    By Kamini S

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    May 19, 2020

    The information provided in this course is excellent and informative. I learned a lot of new information in this course and it was presented well. I found the course easy to follow and appreciated all the extra (optional) supplemental reading that was provided.

    The peer grading is an exercise in frustration. Many peers do not understand the instructions for marking and the forums are used to ask people to peer grade their assignment.

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    By Roshny K

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    Jun 13, 2020

    I loved the course and it was insightful particularly for someone like me who is interested in the field but has no background in it. Peer assignments were a bummer here. N I would give 4.5 cuz f it. There were assignments I evaluated which seemed plagiarized n ppl writing one sentence or even phrases or gibberish. There should be an option to submit for revaluation particularly with the language barrier that is there for many.

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    By Alexa F S Z

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    Sep 6, 2020

    Es un curso bastante completo y sencillo de entender. El contenido es muy bueno y ayuda mucho a entender como funciona el cuerpo humano más allá del consumo de alimentos, incluye como influyen los hábitos, ejercicio, sueño y estrés que en conjunto son muy importantes para un estilo de vida saludable. Muy motivador y sencillo, me gustó mucho.

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    By Rhonda S

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    Apr 29, 2020

    Thank you for some very intriguing information. I appreciate the positive spin you used. Only reason not 5 stars is that I took it for no credit- have done everything I could and now it says things are missing. The missing items are locked an not part of my course- so it is a glitch. The information and presentation were both excellent.

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    By Hadassah A E

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    Oct 19, 2020

    This course brought me to a better understanding of the mechanisms of weight gain and weight loss in the human body. It brought me to knowing more on how obesity is being affected by a combination of sometimes ignored factors like rest, stress, and exercise. I thank Emory University and my professor for making a great job. Kudos!

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    By Tresa M J

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    Jul 31, 2023

    The course provides a solid foundation of knowledge on the topic. Including peer assessments, self-assessments, and weekly quizzes seems to be a valuable component in enhancing the learning experience. I would recommend the course to anyone interested in gaining basic knowledge of weight management.

    Thank you, it was wonderful.

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    By L. C

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    Apr 13, 2023

    The course provides learners with a broad base of actionable information. The objectives were clear, and the layout flowed efficiently. This material offered a balanced focus on both nutrition and emotional components of weight management. A value-added course.

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    By Natanya M

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    Jan 9, 2021

    This course was very informative I am into the healthy lifestyle and this course has shown me things I didn't know that I can use in my life for the rest of my life, I loved the course outline and how it was presented on all levels.

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    By Sandra H ( J

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    Apr 20, 2020

    Very structured, short but clear conveying of basic information concerning weight management. the workbook is a nice feature and there are a lot of external references to read more detailed information. I enjoyed this course

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    By LilWritingHood M A

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    Jan 1, 2021

    The course was great however the students / classmates were slightly awful. A woman / girl I dont know kept failing me for " Not completeing the assignment" Yet she only answered questions in a paragraph at a time. etc

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    By Francjan v S

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    Sep 23, 2024

    goed materiaal, goed te begrijpen. Goede toetsen, dekken redelijk de stof. Slimme manier om elkaar als peers te laten beoordelen maar of dat de enige beoordeling moet zijn van de opdrachten weet ik eigenlijk niet.

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    By Chenoa H

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    Feb 14, 2021

    There was very good information to learn from this course. One frustration was the peer reviewed assignments. I do think that you should not have course reading materials that require a subscription.

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    By Luis F S

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    Aug 3, 2020

    It's a good course overall. Nonetheless, I think it uses arbitrary definitions to establish what is an "ultra-processed" food, considering that there is no scientific consensus on this criteria.

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    By Caio C F d S

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    Jan 21, 2025

    O curso visa ponto de vista medica do corpo parado e se esquece que de outros profissionais da saúde que estuda o comportamento de causa e efeito.

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    By Irene L R

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    May 18, 2020

    El curso está bien, lástima que no te deje terminarlo si no pagas el certificado. Muchos artículos que propone como lectura están bastante bien.

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    By Leda M F G

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    Oct 22, 2024

    seria mejor que lo videos fueran con audio en español, ya que muchas personas aprendemos mejor de forma auditiva y no visualmente

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    By Mansoor M

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    Aug 23, 2020

    Good course for understanding how the body responds to weight loss and what strategy to follow to maintain a healthy weight.

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    By Bàrbara B M

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    Jul 11, 2021

    El curso es una excelente forma de conocer los problemas que nos impiden bajar de peso y una buena guía para conseguirlo.

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    By Marcelo H

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    Apr 25, 2021

    Great course! recommend to anyone wanting to get educated about food, food habits, healthy diet changes and greatfulness

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    By Tanya K

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    Nov 2, 2020

    Many aspect of course I really liked: article included, interactive work.

    I did not care much for video presentations.

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    By Nattiya N

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    Apr 18, 2022

    It's a very good course. It helped me gain knowledge, understanding, and clearly define my transformation goals.

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    By MAHIMA.R

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    Apr 19, 2020

    This course is really good. After finishing this course, I understood the process behind making diet plans.

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    By Néstor O L

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    Nov 24, 2024

    Muchos de los artículos ya no están disponibles e sus paginas originales, o requerían suscripción pagada

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    By Eyob A

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    Jun 3, 2020

    I would give it a 5 but I couldn't get an achievement for completing it without paying so its a 4.

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    By Georgiana M M

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    Nov 26, 2019

    There are valuble information but also some very generic ones. All in all I've learn a few things.

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