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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 Shamika A O

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May 8, 2019

This course is very excited. You can learn how to manage and maintain healthy eating habit. Each one of the video and the ingredients are helpful if you wanted to make healthy choices of food.

By Nitin J

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Apr 2, 2018

Really a must have course on nutrition fro those who are health consious. Everything were just explained in a clear & simple manner thus solving complex problems of health by simple solutions.

By Nancy A

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Nov 11, 2016

Loved the course! Excellent content that could have long term health benefits when implemented. The videos were well done and the information presented was clear and interesting. Thank you!

By Sara M

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Feb 9, 2016

Curso muy interesante, con vídeos muy bien realizados e imágenes que facilitan la comprensión. Me ha gustado mucho y creo que aplicaré estos conocimientos e intentaré profundizar más en ellos.

By yellow b

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Jan 23, 2025

The instructor's interview and sharing information for the course was great! I like that Dr. Maya included her kids in the videos (shows family unity!) All-in-all, the courses were wonderful!

By Stephanie C

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Apr 4, 2021

Quick course to rethink how you are choosing, preparing, and consuming food. You will learn accurate information about nutrition and will be given strategies to promote healthy eating habits.

By Craig O

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Feb 28, 2021

This course is changing my life , and those around me for the better every day!!! The presentation of this spectacular information is truly a gift from God!!! Thank You thank you thank you!!!

By Mohd M

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Nov 21, 2020

Amazing!!!

Best course I’ve taken on health and nutrition.

The videos are really well made and explaining nutrition in a very simple and easy way. I highly recommend this to anyone.

Thank you!!

By Aida N

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May 12, 2020

Agradezco a Dios por la oportunidad de tomar este curso. Aprendí mucho, los maestros son excelentes. Lo que mas me gustó es que los expositores practican lo que están enseñando. ¡Felicidades!

By Juan L A

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Mar 20, 2019

Great introductory course for a fascinating subject which today is more essential than ever, this course is highly recommended and should be taken by everybody to sensibly benefit their life.

By Maria V P

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Jan 25, 2017

It was a very clearly explain introduction to the relationship between Food and health, very practical and applicable way of estimating better eating through home cooking made fun and simple.

By Liudmila C

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Jan 1, 2025

These are my first steps towards understanding the problem of obesity and how to overcome it. The course was very useful, it gave me basic knowledge and inspired me to continue on this path.

By natanan d

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Jul 20, 2024

This course goes wide range of food and nutrition areas and i grasp knowlege to eat healthy diet as mr.Michale pollen says eat food, smaller amount, more of vege, thanks for teaching us maya

By Tianai L

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Jun 9, 2022

This course is super interesting and really applicable to real life. The course is neatly organised so that it is easy to understand and follow through. Thank you professor Adam, I loved it!

By Melissa S

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Mar 22, 2022

I learnt a lot of new things. Maya and Michael were very informative and I really enjoyed Michaels opinions and point of view. I will be adding one of his books to my reading list this year!

By Andrew M

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Sep 24, 2021

I love how much I learned and how simple they made all of the rules about this course, 10/10, I will most likely be purchasing the course and redoing it all because of how much I enjoyed it.

By Sarath

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Jul 10, 2021

helped me allot as i was not aware of these things taught in this course and was not health conscious. food plays a major role in physical , mental health. taking this course helped me allot

By Pamela C

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Mar 19, 2021

I really enjoyed this course, I recommended it to my friend who is a dietitian. I think it would be helpful for people who are interested in making practical, healthy changes to their diet.

By Omolola O

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Jan 12, 2021

Thank you so much for this life changing course.

I am definitely making changes and would eat, feed my family and inspire others to eat healthier foods.

To a great instructor, Maya, thank you.

By Victor K

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Dec 17, 2020

This is not a typical course on nutrition but very applicable to our day-to-day life. I've really leaned a lot about food and health than any other nutrition course or books that I've read.

By Stef

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Dec 2, 2020

Very good introduction that concisely provides the most pertinent facts and practical advice. Well presented and provides further resources for more in-depth studies for interested students.

By Daneisha T A F

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Sep 12, 2020

It was very informative as I am currently enrolled in a Culinary Arts program in my country. it will help with menu planning and putting a healthy spin on food item for my practical classes.

By kamakshi k

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Feb 13, 2020

If someone wants to start learning about Nutriton , they can start from this course as this gives knowledge the basic home cooking skills and nutrition tips that can be applied in daily life

By Maria J S P

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Sep 3, 2018

Thank you! I want more! I'm a psychologist and I'm looking to learn more about nutrition to help myself and others to improve their relationship with food. So if you have more, I'll sign in!

By Amar C

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Aug 4, 2018

Wow! I've never been more encouraged to eat the right kind of food, in moderation, with more veggies! Thank you Maya and your whole team of awesome real food advocates! Blessings to you all!