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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 Angela M

Jan 21, 2020

I really found this course helpful. And I believe it will change the way I lived my life in terms of food and health.. and hope to change the lives of many,with the knowledge acquired

By Alexis K

Jan 8, 2019

Loved it! Very educational and it really opened my eyes and made me more cautious about the food I was eating, I am even considering making this a career choice, so thank you so much!

By Jonathan G

Oct 11, 2016

Great introduction to nutrition and healthy eating. Videos are simple and very easy to understand for someone with little to no knowledge of this topic - recommended 100% - thank you!

By Sangeetha P I

Jun 11, 2016

This course helps a person individually and also help them to promote health and well being of the society. It also develops entrepreneurial ideas in the new field of organic farming.

By Marina M M

Mar 22, 2016

The course was really illustrative and full of information, it has clearly answered all my doubts. The presenter is great and the interview with Pollan is totally inspiring. Loved it.

By Alvaro M

Aug 7, 2023

Un excelente curso que me apoya a identificar una forma fácil y divertida de mejorar mis habitos nutricionales y mejorar mi salud a través de elecciones correctas en mi alimentación.

By pankaj s

Feb 25, 2023

It was great course; all contents are touching depth knowledge of food and Health. I really understand the reason for obesity and i really appreciate coursera for such great course.

By Diya M

Dec 7, 2022

Hi, I am an aspiring nutritionist and this course is helpful as it helped me set a goal for my future the instructions given are logically beneficial and easy to apply in daily life.

By Maria d C P

Aug 26, 2022

Me encanta la forma sencilla y practica en que Maya entrega su instruccion el curso me ayudo mucho a comprender como aplicar en mi vida diaria y en la de mi comunidad. Muchas gracias

By Lily d T

Apr 16, 2021

Me gusto mucho el curso, pude aprender bastante de una de las áreas que me apasionan, toda esta valiosa información obtenida me sera útil tanto para mi vida personal como profesional

By Christian F S

Apr 2, 2021

Me parece espectacular la forma en cómo se ponen en el lugar de los demás cuando de tomar decisiones en la alimentación se tratan. Son muy humanos y empáticos en sus recomendaciones.

By Lulu M

Mar 1, 2021

Excellent course, full of practical information about how to improve my diet and eating habits. I especially enjoyed the section about how to navigate a supermarket and the recipes.

By Rayanna C

Oct 24, 2020

I love this course it was simple but extremely effective any and everybody should apply for this course because I learnt so much about nutrition and about the misconceptions about it

By Alejandra Q M

Aug 29, 2020

Un excelente curso para entender el efecto de los alimentos en nuestro cuerpo al mismo tiempo de hacer la configuración perfecta día a día para mantener una alimentación balanceada.

By Rebecca Y

Jul 27, 2020

I actually loved that this course evolved from scientific facts about nutrition to lessons on how to cook at home - it proved how easy and simple solutions to food and health can be!

By STAY A B C

Jul 13, 2020

The course was really good. It gave a deep insight into the world of food and health. It was also very informative when speaking from an academic standpoint. It's a very good course.

By Erikton K

Sep 25, 2017

Excellent introduction to all things food! Good overview of nutrition from the scope of everyday eating, and very good advice on daily eating habits and the value of cooking at home.

By Douglas J N

Sep 6, 2024

This free course is outstanding and should be taken by everyone. It explains in simple terms how food affects your body and guides your eating habits to make you a healthier person.

By Helen K

Dec 19, 2022

Очень доступно, интересно, и в то же время научно обоснованно о проблемах современного питания. Главное, что показаны пути решения проблемы. И это не требует больших усилий. Спасибо

By fabiola b

Jun 27, 2022

Excelente contenido y clara explicacion del valor nutricional de los alimentos, asi como el importante beneficio que nos trae para lograr estar saludables. Felicitaciones y gracias.

By Prajwal P

May 11, 2022

Brilliant course. Some of the recipees (Eg: Idli) are highly americanized versions of the originals - so a small resource showing the dish in its originality would be approprirate.

By Gabriela M

Mar 17, 2022

fue muy bueno muchas gracias, fue bueno por que no tenia sentido mucho para mi sobre la nutrición, ahora puedo saber más sobre mi alimentación, y como puedo lograla todos los días.

By Katja R

Mar 24, 2021

The cours is really nice for improving your eating habits. The things you need to do each week dont take long, so its easy to stay motivated and focused. Definitely a recommendation

By Puja G

Nov 19, 2020

Best course to know about what to eat, what not to, how much to eat, how to eat, how to moderate your food in order to get a healthy system of body by making some lifestyle changes.

By Parimal K P

Aug 6, 2019

I felt great to attend this course and it has upgraded my knowledge and skills about food and nutrition.

I recommend this course to all people who have interest in nutrition & health