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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 Silvia S

Nov 25, 2024

I think this is an essential course to accomplish the right knowledge about our eating healthy habbits. Very usefull to pass on knowledge to others and to ourselves. I'm very happy that I did it!

By Karen B

Mar 22, 2024

this course is really helps to understand the importance of eating a healthy diet and living on it. I would like to thank that you gave me an opportunity to attend this short course about health.

By OGBONNA A

May 18, 2022

THE COURSE IS A VERY INTERESTING AND HELPFUL ONE. IT DID NOT ONLY ENLIGHTEN MY SCOPE ON GOOD NUTRITIONAL VALUES, BUT ALSO TAUGHT ME HOW TO APPLY THIS KNOWLEDGE ON GOOD FOOD HABIT ON MY DAILY LIFE.

By Dr. M S

Jan 27, 2022

The course is scientifically designed to break age old myths, support traditional and cultural wisdom and educate on market driven products. A must do for everyone as food is everyone's business.

By José L

Jan 27, 2021

Maravilloso curso, muy intuitivo para las personas con pocos o nulos conocimientos sobre nutriología, los subtitulos en español a veces presentan algunos errores pero nada que no sea comprensible.

By Jessica V G

Apr 9, 2020

Even with these short videos, it was still informational. I like learning with visuals and it was very engaging. I only wish there was more material to cover! I finished the course rather quickly.

By Giorgia L

Oct 25, 2018

It is very easy to follow, just an introduction as the title states. I would like to participate to a more detailed course if there was one from the same university and professors, following this.

By P H

Feb 14, 2018

Informative and shows that we shouldn't focus on nutrients, though they are important in their own right. It covers a wide variety of relevant and important topics to healthy eating and nutrition.

By Jean B

Jan 30, 2017

I really got a lot out of this course, specifically because of the simple tips that were given to improve health and eating and the science behind it. I have shared this course with many friends!

By Roxana G C V

May 13, 2022

This course gives you the insights to understand why we need to challenge the bias in occidental way of eating. It breaks the complexity of eating in easy steps and gives value resources to begin

By Devasmita C

Jan 27, 2022

It's fabulous, very easy, informative and inspiring too. We generally don't identify the mistakes we made in our daily eating habits. Hence, I feel that this course is an eye opener for everyone.

By Nilesh M

Jun 6, 2021

This is perphaps the best course on food with easy and comprehensible explaination and the content is phenomenal . Maya Adams has done a greatwork looking forward for more courses by Maya Adams.

By Moona B

Nov 28, 2019

Dear Maya, Thank you so much for being so humble and cooperative throughout the course. Your course was extra ordinary helpful in daily routine and belongs to every person belonging to any field.

By Deleted A

Jun 8, 2019

This course changed my perspective about food. Food now for me is something that i should enjoy and savor instead of hating on myself when i eat it. Thank you so much for this course. god blessxx

By Irfan S (

Nov 8, 2017

I really enjoyed taking this course. It provided me with a great deal of useful and relevant information to make sure I am eating healthy and consuming the right proportions of the healthy foods.

By miguelangel t

Nov 27, 2016

Maya is the best teacher ever, every time I get the chance to learn more from her, I'll do it because thanks to her I became a certified nutritionist and a better coach to my pupils and students.

By Samimi M

Jan 14, 2025

It was a very useful, sincere and beautiful explanation. Thank you. My financial situation allows for leave to be granted, but other programs also allow for contributions if you provide support.

By Kitima W

Jan 7, 2025

Great awareness in food consumptions. Easy short course that contains useful information. The video is short and easy to understand for beginners. Thank you for free course and useful knowledge.

By Trần P N A

Nov 9, 2023

So grateful about this course, it's so helpful, basic, easy to understand, easy to use in our life. Thankyou Stanford university, The Cousera and Maya Adam teacher and partner. Thankyou so much!

By Maryll M

Jan 23, 2023

I have always been interested in Nutrition and how it plays in overall health. This course helped me understand the fundamentals and inspired me to be consistent in choosing the food that I eat.

By M M

Nov 17, 2021

I´m glad to have taken this course, as a mother it is important t know how to feed our kids to help them learn the correct and cheap way to keep healthy. The course, readings and viceos awesome!

By Septia R

Nov 3, 2021

I've learned a lot in this awesome course. I got much new information and knowledge which applicable to my daily life. Thank you Maya and all the team for your hard work. I really appreciate it.

By Khê T

Sep 29, 2021

This course brings so much values and knowledge that I wouldn't think that I should know. Big thanks to Prof. Maya Adam, Michael Pollan and the team for creating this wonderful course. Respect.

By Carla N

Dec 22, 2020

Thank you for providing this course with such wise and knowledgeable information for free. I appreciate the work you are doing to help increase health and wellness with this wonderful material.

By Fatima K

Jun 5, 2020

This course refreshed my knowledge. It made me reassure my practice.

I learned the science behind food in the first section. Thank you