Understanding Obesity

In this course, we’ll look at the facts and misconceptions around obesity and discuss key physiological and psychological concepts around the brain’s control of appetite and body weight. We’ll consider the biological and environmental pressures that make it easy to gain weight (and hard to lose it!). Most importantly, we'll give you the opportunity to reflect on your own knowledge and assumptions around the subject. 

Coursera allows you to preview the first module for free. You can choose this option when you enrol. Learners can apply for Financial Aid directly with Coursera to assist with the cost of accessing the full course and gaining a certificate for successfully completing the course.  

This course involves you in:

• discussions on key physiological and psychological concepts around the brain’s control of appetite and body weight
• consideration of biological and environmental pressures  
• reflection on your own knowledge and assumptions
• the opportunity to consolidate and discuss what you learn 

This course is aimed at anyone with an interest in understanding more about obesity and how we tackle this global issue. 

Introductory: No previous knowledge required