Program Overview

Introduction to the DU Alimentation-santé et Micronutrition Program

The DU Alimentation-santé et Micronutrition program is a comprehensive course designed for healthcare professionals. It aims to provide a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of nutrition and micronutrition, enabling participants to play a significant role in relaying nutritional recommendations to their patients.

Program Objectives

The primary objectives of the program are to:

• Define the foundations of nutrition and health
• Compare and analyze current nutritional theories
• Identify patients' nutritional beliefs
• Propose relevant, scientifically validated dietary models adapted to patients' needs
• Evaluate and supervise the impact and benefits of nutritional recommendations

Program Organization

The program consists of 120 hours of teaching over one academic year, including:

• Distance learning courses
• Online forums
• Webinars
• Examination sessions The program is entirely online and accessible 24/7.

Program Content

The program is divided into 26 modules, covering topics such as:

• Nutrition and health
• Macronutrients and micronutrients
• Digestion and assimilation
• Metabolism and physiopathology
• Toxicology and environmental factors
• Adaptation and chronobiology
• Hormonal regulation and nutrition
• Neurophysiology and nutrition
• Immunology and nutrition
• Sleep and nutrition
• Physical activity and nutrition
• Psychosocial factors and nutrition
• Epigenetics and nutrigenetics
• Food science and nutrition
• Sustainable food systems
• Healthy cooking and nutrition
• Dietary regimes and nutrition
• Nutritional supplements and nutraceuticals
• Pharmacology and nutrition
• Lifestyle and nutrition
• Psycho-pedagogy and nutrition
• Clinical evaluations and nutrition
• Biological markers and nutrition
• Strategies for nutritional counseling
• Personalized nutrition recommendations
• Professional practice and nutrition

Target Audience

The program is designed for healthcare professionals, including:

• Doctors of medicine
• Doctors of pharmacy
• Pharmacists
• Dentists
• Midwives
• Healthcare professionals with an ADELI number

Program Validation

The program is validated through a final examination. Participation in all teaching activities is mandatory.

Faculty and Experts

The program is led by Dr. Mathieu Guerriaud, Professor of Pharmaceutical Law, and Dr. Olivier Coudron, Physician and part-time professor at the University of Burgundy. Expert guest lecturers include Dr. Joël Pincemail, Dr. Jean-Michel Lecerf, Dr. Marc Etienne, Dr. Anthony Fardet, and Professor Narce Michel.

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the program are:

• Administrative fees: 184
• Pedagogical fees: 2,500