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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

PN

Aug 23, 2021

Very informative! Thanks for having this course free so that more people who are starting to learn about eating properply (like me) will be able to get access to authentic and legit lessons on food ;)

PE

Oct 19, 2021

This course taught me a lot about the components of food! Processed and non-processed food which was the best food of all. I will be happy to spread this healthy dietary ways to my family and friends!

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By alina l

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Jul 31, 2021

Thank you very much for sharing diese very usefull informations. I have been eating way to much sugar and fat. I startet to apply what i have learned and allready feel better!

By María J G

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Jun 12, 2021

Voy en segundo año de nutrición y dietética, sin duda este curso me sirvió para complementar mas mi conocimiento de cosas básicas que debía saber pero que aun en la universidad.

By sushma a

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May 21, 2021

IT WAS INDEED A GREAT EXPERIENCE FOR ME TO LEARN NEW COURSE .

EVERY SINGLE LINE EXPLAINED WAS CLEAR AND PROMINENT

IT PAVED A WAY TO GOOD HEALTH AND HYGIENE PRACTISE IN DAILY LIFE

By Ana S Y

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May 10, 2020

The course is excellent, it has taught me to value natural foods and I have learned many things that I thought I knew, but in reality I was not clear about them. I recommend it.

By Rodrigo T V

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Jun 6, 2019

It's great! I'm loving studying at Stanford! I know it's not a graduate, but it's great to have a Stanford certificate. Thank you for the opportunity to make my resume stronger.

By Ivy L e S

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Nov 22, 2017

Very good and informative course! You get practical tips to have a healthy life and how to start to home cook your meals more often! I think that everyone should do this course!

By Alexandra Z

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Jun 2, 2016

Very simple and understandable chunks of information, charming and inspirational instructor, fascinating and colorful video... It would be great to enroll in advanced course :)

By Margarita M

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Nov 1, 2023

Thanks for very interesting and useful information and for the certificate, but I didn't understand why there is no my name on the certificate: there's only "coursera learner".

By Rose S

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Oct 3, 2022

Very good overview.  The presenters were easy to listen to.  The info presented was clear and actionable. Navigating the food environment section and the recipes were the best.

By Gricelda S

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May 19, 2022

HI, I WOULD LIKE TO COLLABORATE TRANSLATING TO SPANISH BECAUSE I FOUND THIS COURSE VERY HELPFUL AND INTERESTING BUT WHEN I WENT BACK TO THE COURSE I COULD NOT FIND THE OPTION.

By Sandrine L

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Mar 8, 2021

I am really interested in understanding better nutrition and fondamental basis of nutrition This course gives me new tips which are really helpful in every day life.

Many thanks

By Mariana G

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Apr 9, 2020

Simple but very informative. The videos are enjoyable and have a lot of information. Useful for non-health professionals who want to improve their eating habits. RECOMMENDED!!!

By Renan S

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Apr 8, 2020

Quick and clear lessons, very understandable.

Do not confuse common sense and banalities, this is all about wisdom and knowledge here.

I found very good advices for healthy food.

By Ioanna G

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Jan 18, 2020

Great lesson to learn the basic about dietary. I would recommned to everybady with basic or no knowledge about nutrition to take this lesson. I enjoy it and learn many things.

By Leopold

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Oct 10, 2019

it depict the food and health connection and more inportantly, correct or shape my basic view of health and food. I can tell which are health food from processed and junk food.

By Viri O Z

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Oct 4, 2017

I loved the content and the simple way of explaining complex concepts. It is very accurate in its recommendations and easy to follow for those who seek to improve their health.

By jessica d P

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Feb 4, 2022

the course is perfect, it taught me a lot about the importance of healthy eating and mainly to look at the packaging labels, congratulations to the creators, wonderful course.

By Suraj K P

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Apr 15, 2021

Another excellent course launched by Stanford University under the platform Coursera. Thank you very much for bringing out this and changing millions of lives on this planet !

By Douglas R

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Aug 9, 2020

Um curso de qualidade que possibilitou uma visão mais ampla com relação a uma alimentação saudável, dentro das possibilidades de cada individuo. Material excelente e didático.

By thajai c

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Jul 6, 2020

I love this coarse im already an dietition but this coarse revised my knowledge .thanks for the creaters ,professors and maya adams for this incredible oppourtunity thank you.

By Youssra A A

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Mar 16, 2020

Super interesting course, and very useful and applicable to your own life. It is extremely informative but easy to understand and retain. I loved it and strongly recommend it.

By Franklin D S N

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Feb 20, 2020

I fully believe that this course helped me to develop new skills in my daily life. it was an update on my future academic life. Since I met this platform, my life has changed.

By Thúy A P

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Jul 5, 2019

To me, the course explains general knowledge about food in an easy to understand way. I find it really helpful and it has encouraged me to eat smarter and healthier every day.

By Sanaz B

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Jul 26, 2017

Excellent introductory course for anyone who is interested in healthy eating. The course is too basic for those in the field, but is highly recommended for the general public.