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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

EV

Aug 25, 2020

This course really changed the way i look at food. Honestly made me more conscious of what I consume and what I let my family consume. Thank you for the wonderful knowledge you shared, Dr. Maya Adam.

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 Gabriel R

May 19, 2021

I really had fun with this course. It's courses like this that makes studying feel very fun and relaxing.

By Duc N

Apr 28, 2021

Easy to understand. Provide essence of important topics in food, nutrition and health. Highly recommended

By Laila G R I

Feb 10, 2021

This very informative. It discusses the subject at a non-technical way which makes it very understandable

By Aliia B

Oct 20, 2020

Enjoyed the course! The lecturer is really nice speaker! Interesting to listen to her! Many useful facts!

By Zina

Sep 28, 2020

Perfect for all the people - both for those who know anything about nutrition and those who are advanced.

By bruna s

Aug 7, 2020

Its great having a different point of view of how food and health connects together in different countrys

By Aaron S

Jul 3, 2020

Basic food and health principles that have been lost/forgotten with today's up tempo and busy lifestyles.

By Guadalupe L

May 18, 2020

I am so happy with everything I have learned in this course and I am excited to apply into my daily life.

By John P

May 7, 2020

Excellent introduction to nutrition. Packed full of useful information to support a healthier lifestyle.

By LAFINGNE

May 6, 2020

Good course to start with lots of basic information. Very glad it mentioned details about reading labels.

By Marília C d S B

May 4, 2020

Very well explained basic information on food x health. Great for people who are trying to eat healthier.

By Mar P

Apr 14, 2020

Great course to understand how different nutrients in food work, and how to have a good and healthy diet.

By Nalini D

Apr 12, 2020

This course was very informative and I was able to learn more about choosing healthy foods for my family.

By WS A C

Aug 26, 2019

A reliable course that offers a good overview on the steps in slecting the Food type for Healthy Living.

By Claudette M

Aug 6, 2019

Very good basic course on healthy eating - gave simple and practical ideas to put into place immediately.

By Akash K

Apr 1, 2018

It's a really good course. I really enjoyed watching the videos and doing the quizzes. Thank you so much.

By Mudit G

Jan 1, 2018

Excellent course for general awareness and mastering self maintenance of health and healthy eating habits

By Deleted A

Jul 30, 2017

really helped me to adopt some lifestyle changes that I badly needed. thank you Coursera, Maya and pollen

By Jan F V C

Aug 30, 2016

is a basic course but is a introduction i learn a lot wish it have more the teacher is easy to understand

By Carolina H

Feb 29, 2016

Extremely informational and very engaging, exactly what I was looking for when I enrolled in this course.

By Teresa M W

Feb 7, 2016

Thank you, this was a fantastic overview of nutrition. I feel very confident going further in my studies.

By Inely P

Oct 10, 2024

An interesting course, this will serve as a life lesson to take better care of myself through nutrition.

By Yas m

May 18, 2024

This course was my favorite because the videos were very complete and I can understand each one of them.

By Sana

Mar 16, 2024

Amazing course I learned valuable knowledge that I can apply in my life to benefit myself and my family.