Online – March 4, 2025 – McMaster Continuing Education is offering an exciting opportunity to learn about healthy eating with the Nourish to Flourish program. This three-week course will take place on Tuesdays, starting March 4, 2025, from 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET. Participants will gain crucial insights into making smart food choices, decoding nutrition labels, and understanding the science behind nutrition for a healthier lifestyle.
The program will be led by Dr. Kelsey Vercammen, an expert in nutritional epidemiology, with a special focus on obesity, food insecurity, and nutrition’s role in health. Dr. Vercammen, an alumna of McMaster University and Harvard University, is passionate about providing individuals with the knowledge and tools needed to make informed food decisions.
Course Details
- Location: Online
- Dates: March 4, 11, and 18, 2025
- Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET
- Cost: CA$84.75
- Refund Policy: Refunds available up to 3 days before the event, minus Eventbrite’s fees.
Agenda
- Week 1: Nutrition Fundamentals
- Explore the roles of macronutrients (proteins, carbohydrates, fats) and micronutrients (vitamins, minerals) in supporting overall health.
- Learn how to decode food labels and understand nutrition claims to make smarter food choices.
- Week 2: Healthy Eating Tools
- Get familiar with Canada’s Food Guide and how to implement it into your daily routine.
- Explore popular diets like paleo, keto, and plant-based, discussing their benefits and challenges.
- Week 3: Spotting Misleading Information
- Learn to critically evaluate health advice and spot misleading nutrition information.
- Gain skills in assessing the reliability of nutrition recommendations in today’s information-heavy world.
About the Facilitator
Dr. Kelsey Vercammen is an instructor in the Nutrition, Health, and Wellness program at McMaster University. She has conducted extensive research in nutritional epidemiology, focusing on the causes and interventions for obesity and food insecurity. With a PhD in Population Health Sciences from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Health Sciences from McMaster, Kelsey brings both academic rigor and practical insights to the course. Outside of her research, she enjoys experimenting with new recipes and baking the perfect sourdough loaf.
How to Register
Nourish to Flourish is open for registration. This affordable online course is perfect for anyone looking to take control of their eating habits and live a healthier life. Sign up today for CA$84.75 and learn essential skills for making informed and healthier food choices.
Visit McMaster Continuing Education’s website to reserve your spot for this transformative course.
