What you'll learn

Over eight weeks you learn how the body processes food, how to read food labels and calculate the energy in food, why hydration matters, and how food allergies differ from intolerances.

• The basics of food
• The importance of hydration
• What food labels tell us
• Energy from food and sweeteners
• Food allergy or food intolerance

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Is this right for you?

Level

Beginner People new to this. You can start today with no experience.

What you get

A verified digital badge you can share on LinkedIn in one click. It costs nothing to take.

How you learn

Online, self paced, about 24 hrs.

How to use it

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Why it's worth it

Fast, practical proof that you are ahead on AI. It shows initiative, gives you skills you can use the same day, and hands you something concrete to talk about with every hiring manager.

Time

24 hours

Before you start

Free OpenLearn account and enrolment needed to track progress and earn the award; badge requires completing the course and passing its quizzes. Level 1: Introductory.

How you are tested

Online, self paced

Renewal

None stated

Full cost details

$0 course; free statement of participation; free Open University digital badge

Where it applies

Online from anywhere; issued by The Open University (United Kingdom) via OpenLearn. UK based provider: not a US credential, not NCCA accredited, not accepted as a CPT or US CE requirement unless an employer or certifier says so.

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What we verified: Course page loaded Oct 12, 2026 states 24 hours, Level 1: Introductory, free course and free statement of participation; it also states a free Open University digital badge for completing the course and passing quizzes. OpenLearn badges are not accredited by The Open University and carry no US CE or licensing value. Content is UK oriented (UK dietary guidance) rather than the US Dietary Guidelines.

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