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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

GG

Dec 30, 2021

It was the best first experience I had and I have gained good amount of knowledge where I am applying that to my day to day life . It's inspiring . Thank you Coursera , Thank you Stanford University.

CN

May 14, 2021

Really good as an introductory guide to general human nutrition. Gives great insights on cooking, planning meals and health diet habits. It's a rather short course with actually impactful information.

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By Roberta B

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Aug 8, 2020

While a little simplistic at times, it is a good introduction to the topic of food and health.

By Stephanie M

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May 19, 2017

Good refresher for those who already are familiar with common sense eating and Michael Pollan.

By Sandra L

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May 24, 2016

Interesting and engaging. My only con is that a few pieces of the information was out-of-date.

By Saurabh C

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Mar 23, 2023

Decent course as an introduction. Await another one that can go into more details. Thank you.

By Lionel K

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Nov 21, 2022

Really loved how the course was structured plus the teacher was very dedicated to her work!!!

By Tarun J

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Jul 7, 2019

Awesome course to learn about food behaviors and how to maintain good health for a long term.

By Alma A

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Jun 18, 2019

Muy buena información, los ponentes lograron mi total atención y ganas de seguir aprendiendo.

By Melissa M

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Jul 19, 2017

Very well put together course but somewhat basic. A lot of the information was common sense.

By DANAEE E S G

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Feb 5, 2025

Bueno para el público en general muy básico para alguien con un poco de formación en el área

By NGUYỄN D H

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May 25, 2023

It's very good for the basic knowledge of Food and Health. Thank you very much the Stanford.

By MERCEDES F

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Jun 28, 2021

Muy buen curso explica un panorama más claro sobre la alimentación y como mejorar el consumo

By Evelyn C

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Apr 9, 2021

Good intro course. Being a Stanford material, it could have been a little bit more in-depth.

By Cristóbal M

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Jan 12, 2021

Basic Nutrition information everyone should know. I really recommend this course for anyone.

By Aakriti S

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Sep 19, 2018

Good course for beginners but not what I was looking for. I wanted an advanced level course.

By Lucile B

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Jun 27, 2017

Relativement court, 'aurais aimé plus d'informations sur la composition de repas équilibrés.

By Samy A k

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Aug 24, 2016

A really comprehensive and complete course to a "back to basics" on our essential needs ! :)

By Sourav C D

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Jul 10, 2023

Very basic course for any nutrition student, but has some key messages for mass population.

By Eric R S

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Mar 20, 2023

Very simple, short, compact, comprehensive. Just the right amount of learning for everyone.

By Pooja C

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Dec 7, 2022

This course is such a good start for everyone who is conscious about the healthy lifestyle.

By ROBERTO F

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Jun 10, 2022

not enough information, and the recipes at the end are required to take which was a bit odd

By тахмина к

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Mar 21, 2022

IT is a great light course on human diet that provides with basic yet important information

By Apurba R M

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Apr 14, 2021

Well thought out course. Wonderful presentation and easily understandable course materials.

By Anete L

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May 6, 2020

It's a quick course that gives you great first insight to food and it's relation to health.