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About the Course

Around the world, we find ourselves facing global epidemics of obesity, Type 2 Diabetes and other predominantly diet-related diseases. To address these public health crises, we urgently need to explore innovative strategies for promoting healthful eating. There is strong evidence that global increases in the consumption of heavily processed foods, coupled with cultural shifts away from the preparation of food in the home, have contributed to high rates of preventable, chronic disease. In this course, learners will be given the information and practical skills they need to begin optimizing the way they eat. This course will shift the focus away from reductionist discussions about nutrients and move, instead, towards practical discussions about real food and the environment in which we consume it. By the end of this course, learners should have the tools they need to distinguish between foods that will support their health and those that threaten it. In addition, we will present a compelling rationale for a return to simple home cooking, an integral part of our efforts to live longer, healthier lives. View the trailer for the course here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7x1aaZ03xU...

Top reviews

AS

Feb 14, 2020

Great course, simple yet very informative. I really enjoyed the way it was filmed, with different charts, examples and real life shots. Also the interview-style learning. Both instructors were great.

EV

Aug 25, 2020

This course really changed the way i look at food. Honestly made me more conscious of what I consume and what I let my family consume. Thank you for the wonderful knowledge you shared, Dr. Maya Adam.

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By Nan T

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May 21, 2021

The course is a good introduction to our current knowledge of nutrition and health.

By Aaliyah F N

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Mar 7, 2021

Extremely informative and motivates me to pursues a career in nutrition and health.

By Manuel A M M

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Feb 27, 2021

Me ha ayudado mucho a comprender muchas cosas sobre mi dieta, y a como mejorarla :)

By Dona M

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Sep 23, 2020

Always good to have a better knowledge of the food we consume! Enjoyed, thank you!

By Lucelia S L d S

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Sep 10, 2020

I loved the course, but I can't pay for the certificate because I don't have money.

By Kyra B

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Jul 31, 2020

Thank you! Excellent content and critically important today more than ever before!

By Vipul K

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Mar 25, 2020

Very well designed course. Extremely informative and relevant to the present times.

By Ana M F d C

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Mar 9, 2020

I really enjoyed this course, its pace, the content and videos. It felt just right.

By Parinaz Z A

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Sep 17, 2019

Helpful and in a same time fun course. I enjoyed it a lot and suggest to every one.

By pawan k

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Aug 26, 2019

No words to describe to benefits of This course, best professor, Thanks you so much

By Faizan S

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Apr 12, 2018

ONE OF MY FAVOURITE COURSE IN HERE AND THE BREIF DESCRIPTION JUST MAKES IT MORE FUN

By vaishali s

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Dec 26, 2017

Beneficial for beginners. Helped in understanding the basics of nutrition and food.

By Saruar A

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Nov 1, 2017

Thank you so much for arranging this course. I have learned a lot from this course.

By A M

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Jul 30, 2017

Good course to take if you are interested in learning the basics of food and health

By Justine S

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Jun 27, 2017

Awesome course! Really good to give you an overview of food and health! I loved it!

By Armand-Julien b

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Jun 25, 2017

C'est un cours très intéressant qui vous apprendra les bases d'une bonne nutrition.

By Asmina K

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Jan 21, 2017

it is very informative and interesting i really like the way you guide us thank you

By Elias V P

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Oct 29, 2016

muy interesante la información del curso, aprendí muchas temas del cual desconocía.

By XINYAN L

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Jun 21, 2016

It's totally an amazing course!! I'd like to recommend it to my friends definitely!

By Kathy G

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Apr 3, 2016

Great introductory course. I especially enjoyed the interviews with Michael Pollan.

By Bernadette N

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Mar 22, 2016

Short and very informative. Such a practical way to a sustainable healthy lifestyle

By Katie E

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Jan 24, 2016

I wish all of my patients and their families would watch this course. -Pediatrician

By liabo m

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Jan 7, 2025

i learned a lot, and looking forward to applying this knowledge into my life style

By DIANA O S R

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Jun 21, 2024

Excelente ,me gusto y me aporto mucha información importante para mi vida diaria.

By Razan T

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Oct 3, 2023

it was a very helpful course thank you Coursera and Stanford for this opportunity.