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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.

GG

Oct 8, 2021

this course changed my view on healthy eating and also instilled healthy cooking habits in me! I absolutely oved the simple , delicious and healthy recipes! definitely trying them out ! Thank you Maya

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By Cristóbal M

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Jan 12, 2021

Basic Nutrition information everyone should know. I really recommend this course for anyone.

By Aakriti S

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Sep 19, 2018

Good course for beginners but not what I was looking for. I wanted an advanced level course.

By Lucile B

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Jun 27, 2017

Relativement court, 'aurais aimé plus d'informations sur la composition de repas équilibrés.

By Samy A k

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Aug 24, 2016

A really comprehensive and complete course to a "back to basics" on our essential needs ! :)

By Sourav C D

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Jul 10, 2023

Very basic course for any nutrition student, but has some key messages for mass population.

By Eric R S

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Mar 20, 2023

Very simple, short, compact, comprehensive. Just the right amount of learning for everyone.

By Pooja C

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Dec 7, 2022

This course is such a good start for everyone who is conscious about the healthy lifestyle.

By ROBERTO F

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Jun 10, 2022

not enough information, and the recipes at the end are required to take which was a bit odd

By тахмина к

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Mar 21, 2022

IT is a great light course on human diet that provides with basic yet important information

By Apurba R M

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Apr 14, 2021

Well thought out course. Wonderful presentation and easily understandable course materials.

By Anete L

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May 6, 2020

It's a quick course that gives you great first insight to food and it's relation to health.

By Cassiopee R

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Jun 28, 2017

Share this course with people who don't know anithing (or wrong things) about nutrition :)

By Simona B

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Jan 16, 2017

very good for basic information on nutrients and a great start for a healthier food choice.

By usama h

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Apr 30, 2023

Overall it was very helpful course the way they were describing in visual ways was awesome

By Al P

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Nov 8, 2022

Quick to the point, informative and of great orientation. Do recommend taking this course.

By Saisri M

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Sep 6, 2021

it is a very nice course for people who want to learn about issues regarding global health

By Milena

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Apr 19, 2020

It is too basic, everything is super clear, but I could use more sophisticated information

By Ranjana H M

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Apr 23, 2019

Its a good course. Gives you basic inputs about food and nutrition like the name suggests.

By Rudi S

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Nov 27, 2018

A bit light on the real science behind recommendations, but overall a good starting point.

By Eliseo R S

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Nov 7, 2017

This course was incredible, and I've learned a lot of food and Health information, thanks!

By Joycelyn F

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Jul 19, 2017

this course cover some basics and things that we don't always know when it comes to health

By Amr M M E S

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Jul 11, 2020

I'm very happy to take this course and i hope to find many courses like this.

Thank you :)

By Abby

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Jan 25, 2019

I liked this course, but I wish it had more about macro and micro nutrients and specifics

By Dmitry K

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Aug 23, 2018

While being an introduction course, I felt the contents were too basic from time to time.