Welcome to IDS 27: Energy and Body Weight

An online course brought to you by IEDNC Inc.

Energy and Body Weight, offered by IEDNC Inc., is an online-based coursed designed to introduce the fundamentals of energy balance, intake, and expenditure for an active and healthy lifestyle. The modules explore elements like energy balance, overweight and obesity, nutritional interventions, etc. that contribute to maintaining a healthy level for both energy as well as body weight. Through a series of modules and interlinking units, learn about three major aspects of energy expenditure, as well as the classification, etiology and consequences of various aspects of health through a comprehensive approach.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Energy and Body Weight Overview

    • Course Overview
  • 2

    Module 1: The Fundamentals of Energy Balance

    • Unit 1.1: Energy Balance Intake and Expenditure

    • Unit 1.2: Energy Balance Equations

    • Unit 1.3: Appetite and Energy Balance

    • Unit 1.4a: Adipocytes

    • Unit 1.4b: Adipocytes
  • 3

    Module 2: Overweight and Obesity

    • Unit 2.1a: Classification and Assessment

    • Unit 2.1b: Classification and Assessment
  • 4

    Module 3: Consequences of Overweight and Obesity

    • Unit 3.1a: Adverse Health Consequences of Overweight and Obesity

    • Unit 3.1b: Adverse Health Consequences of Overweight and Obesity
  • 5

    Module 4: Etiology of Obesity

    • Unit 4.1: What Causes Obesity?

    • Unit 4.2: An Obesogenic Environment
  • 6

    Module 5: Treatment of Overweight and Obesity

    • Unit 5.1: Diet, Physical Activity and Pharmacologic Treatment

    • Unit 5.2: Weight Loss Surgery
  • 7

    Module 6: Medical Nutrition Therapy

    • Unit 6.1: Nutrition Assessment and Diagnosis

    • Unit 6.2: Nutrition Intervention

    • Unit 6.3: Physical Activity
  • 8

    Module 7: Malnutrition

    • Unit 7.1: Consequences of Weight Loss
  • 9

    Final Assessment

    • Final Assessment

Instructor(s)

Registered Dietitian, Certified Gene Practitioner

Simone Welvering

Simone is a Registered Dietitian living in Canada since 2015, before that, she was residing in South Africa where she obtained her degree in Nutrition. She has been working at several clinics throughout the GTA where she specializes in the treatment of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and hypertension. In 2019, Simone obtained a designation as a Certified Gene Practitioner where she applies the results from genetic DNA tests to her nutrition care plan. Simone is of Portuguese heritage and is familiar with both Portuguese and African foods, and is fluent in both Portuguese and Afrikaans as her second and third languages after English. Simone is a passionate Dietitian who is dedicated to giving her patients the best possible care. She uses a patient-focused approach and has produced multiple success stories with her patients. In April 2019, Simone was awarded the Dietitian of the Month at Nutritionwize Consulting Services.