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HSLL 2006 - The Mediterranean Diet

  • NonCredit
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This course provides learners with the knowledge and skills to adopt and apply the Mediterranean dietary pattern and lifestyle components to their own lives. Through engaging videos, interactive lessons, and practical resources, participants will explore:

  • Overview of the Mediterranean lifestyle and dietary pattern
  • Health benefits of following the Mediterranean diet
  • Major food components of the Mediterranean diet
  • Strategies for meal planning and incorporating the Mediterranean diet into your own life
  • Information and guidance on common food preparation and cooking techniques as part of the Mediterranean diet
  • Recipes and additional resources

Learners receive access to the course for 1 year from the time of registration to complete the course.

This is a self-paced course meaning there is no live instructor facilitation. Learners will have direct access to an instructor through email.    

Noncredit courses do not produce academic credit nor appear on a Colorado State University academic transcript.

Prerequisite

There are no prerequisites for open-entry courses. Students need reliable internet and a computer/laptop to access course content.

Please note that there are no refunds for open entry courses.

Important Information

After registering for this course, please allow at least 30 minutes to receive email confirmation and login credentials to the courses. Be sure to check your SPAM folder for the login information.

For questions about course registration, contact: Outreach_Team@colostate.edu.

Instructors

Jessica Clifford, MS, RDN

Jessica.Clifford@colostate.edu

Jessica Clifford is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and an Extension Nutrition Specialist in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition at Colorado State University. Jessica’s primary focus is the translation of nutrition and health related research and evidence-based practices into application for the public. Incorporating nutrition education, food preparation instruction, and strategies for behavior change, she aims to help people adopt and maintain healthy lifestyle habits for improved health. Jessica partners with internal and external colleagues of land grant institutions, state agencies, and a robust registered dietitian network for greater impact. She is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior and participates in the Colorado State Nutrition Action Council.  Jessica received a B.A. in German and Economics from University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire; an M.A. in German, focusing on food culture in an international context from Bowling Green State University/University of Salzburg; and finally her M.S. in Human Nutrition from Colorado State University.