Microcredential
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This micro-credential is an online course on the microbiota and diet, designed to help participants understand how dietary habits can influence the composition, diversity and metabolic activity of the gut microbiota.
The programme covers concepts such as fibre, prebiotics, probiotics, fermented foods, resistant starch and dietary patterns, always taking a prudent, practical and evidence-based approach.
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Students wishing to undertake this micro-credential may apply for a Santander scholarship and receive up to 100 per cent of the course fee (€300).
Furthermore, this course is endorsed by Abbott, a US-based pharmaceutical company.
In this course, you will explore the relationship between diet and the gut microbiota, learning to identify nutrients, foods and dietary patterns that can influence its balance. The course will also help you to critically evaluate messages and products relating to gut health.
Upon completion of the micro-credential, you will be able to:
| Nutritional Intervention in the Microbiota: Probiotics and Dietary Strategies | ||||
| Module | Module title | ECTS | Total Hours | Type |
| 1 | Nutrients and dietary components that modulate the microbiota | 1 | 25 | COMPULSORY |
| 2 | Dietary patterns, probiotics and practical application | 1 | 25 | COMPULSORY |
At the end of the micro-credential, you will obtain a university micro-credential certificate issued by the Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio (UAX).
Micro-credentials are training courses:
The micro-credential is delivered via a 100 % online, self-guided and individualised methodology, designed to make it easier to combine the training with professional teaching activities.
An active and applied methodology based on:
The content of the micro-credential is directly linked to understanding the impact of different dietary patterns on the gut microbiota, particularly the Mediterranean diet, the Western diet and restrictive diets.
A course on the gut microbiota and diet is a training programme designed to help participants understand how dietary habits, fibre, prebiotics, probiotics and eating patterns can influence the gut microbiota.
It is aimed at people interested in nutrition, dietetics, gut health and the microbiota who wish to gain an introductory and practical understanding of the role of diet in maintaining the balance of the microbiota.
Yes. This micro-credential is delivered online, which makes it possible to fit the course around other studies, work or other commitments.
You will learn how diet influences the composition and metabolic activity of the gut microbiota, as well as the role of fibre, prebiotics, resistant starch, polyphenols and fermented foods.
Yes. The programme covers concepts such as prebiotics, probiotics and fermented foods, distinguishing their roles within a sensible, evidence-based approach to diet.
Yes. The micro-credential helps people understand which dietary factors can promote a healthy microbiota, avoiding oversimplified messages and prioritising realistic recommendations tailored to individual tolerance.
The programme includes key food sources such as pulses, fruit, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds, as well as other dietary components that may influence the microbiota.
The micro-credential lasts for one year and is worth 2 ECTS credits.
Upon successfully completing the course, you will receive the relevant micro-credential certificate, issued by Alfonso X el Sabio University.
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