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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 Aya M s S A

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Apr 17, 2022

This is one of the best courses that I have taken. It is considered my first course in the field of nutrition. The explanation was simplified and I loved it very much.

By DANIEL A B P

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Dec 29, 2021

Excelente!! Presenta de manera sencilla, aspectos esenciales de la alimentación, que claramente son de mucho provecho para todos en la época actual...Muchas gracias!!!

By ELIZABETH A E

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Aug 11, 2021

It is a very important course in these moments where we have few conscious habits and among them is food. the teacher explains in an easy and enjoyable way. I loved it

By Nadim K

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Apr 17, 2021

Interesting information transmitted in a non-guilty way. I learned a lot of new things related to food and health. Moreover, the speakers are great and easy to follow.

By Pelaiah W

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Feb 23, 2021

This course was very engaging , informative, and helpful. The layout of the course helped keep me engaged and interested in the content. I enjoyed this course greatly.

By Paula S

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Jan 31, 2021

I really enjoyed this course, especially the recipes. It was nice having the Instructor's children involved in the culinary portion of the course. They were very cute.

By Camila F V

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Sep 21, 2020

Es un curso excelente y muy completo!! aprendí demasiado gracias a los profesores, explican todo de manera muy detallada haciendo que todo sea más fácil de comprender.

By sarika a

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Jun 5, 2020

it was really good to have so much healthy and nutritious information about how to eat your food. And how the processed food markets are working. This was alot helpful

By Nicole m

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Jun 2, 2020

Thank you. I like the video. They were very engaging, filled with great information and short. I felt well informed after learning this material and taking the quizzes

By Esther L

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Apr 16, 2020

A good summary of the basic concept behind healthy eating. Love the idea "Eat Food. Not too much. Mostly Plants". Enjoyed the instruction videos of some recipe-to-try.

By Lesslie P D

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Apr 8, 2020

Me ha gustado el enfoque del curso, y comprendí que la clave es ser conscientes de lo que comemos en todo momento desde que uno va al supermercado hasta cuando cocina.

By Deleted A

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Dec 12, 2019

Loved the course and the useful knowledge imparted including the way it was imparted . Would love to go through more courses by Mr Michael Pollan . Kudos to you !!!!

By LOU C

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Jan 18, 2019

I think the teaching materials are very nice to read and learn. In the final part of the lecture, we could see some nice videos about how to make the nutritious foods.

By LFM S

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Nov 5, 2018

I love this course, taught me how to eat better, what is good and what's no, how to balance and the mantra "eat food, eat less, mostly vegetables" something like that.

By Aaina S

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Mar 11, 2018

I enjoyed learning about food. Very interactive and interesting way to gain knowledge especially due to the videos and food recipes in the end. An easy start to learn.

By Manuel B

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Feb 23, 2018

Learn so much about our food, and the system around it. I recommend this course very much to those who are looking to further their education on living a healthy life.

By Fatima K

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Jan 25, 2018

Highly informative and easy-going. In no time I consider myself more informed about food and everything related to it. A very healthy course recommended for everyone!!

By Iwona M

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Jul 10, 2017

course, very informative - however they were explaining so many basic stuff which in Europe every kid knows- that it made me think it's something wrong with Americans

By Jamel E

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Sep 21, 2023

I really enjoyed this course. Not only was it informative, but the format was up to date and highly engaging. This is a great intro course to learn about nutrition.

By Daniel A H

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Nov 21, 2022

I absolutely loved this course! It contains a lot of good information thank you for providing us with the tools and education we need to become a healthier community.

By Griselda M R

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May 16, 2022

Es un curso interesante, fácil de comprender y con información útil para poner en practica y que nos ayuda a evaluar la forma en la que estamos consumiendo alimentos.

By Flora G G

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Sep 28, 2021

Ha sido un curso muy interesante conociendo mucho más sobre como podemos llevar una alimentacion más saludable en nuestro día a día. Seguire aprendiendo con coursera

By Luis V

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May 18, 2021

Very valuable information and someone once told me "translating information into word's everyone understands is genius".

Thanks for making this available to everyone.

By Verónica E

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Mar 10, 2019

Great course, the videos are very easy to understand and to followed. I did enjoy learning.

Also the course brought up my interest to think about studying a career.

By Jerry H

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Jun 6, 2016

very concise and informative class. And also the first and only class I actually completed since I started using online course ware like 3 years ago. Worth your time!