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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

KW

Mar 11, 2023

This course has a lot of great information on nutrition and simple eating without being overwhelming. It gives practical advice that anyone seeking to eat healthier can implement in their daily lives.

AE

Jun 22, 2018

It was an amazing course that allowed for me to be much more conscious of what I was eating and pushed me to strive to achieve a healthier lifestyle. Overall, it was very entertaining and informative!

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By Akshit C

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May 23, 2021

This is really an amazing course, and also helped me alot in taking my daily diet seriously and provides me with a basic knowledge of food and health.

And the way the teacher explained all the concepts is also really interesting and amazing.

By Roseane M

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May 7, 2020

This course shows in a simple way how important to invest in a better health style for you and your family. Isn't to difficult to choose a better options.

I really enjoyed this course, it helped me to improve my knowledge about nutrition.

By Cornelia S

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Apr 17, 2020

The structure of the course is very structured. The content is presented in a way that is easy to understand and remember. It was a pleasure to participate in this course. I have learned a lot. I can present what I have learned well myself.

By Catherine V

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Jan 16, 2018

Nice course, good information provided. Videos were a bit boring (and included some of what I thought was common knowledge) but short enough to pay attention. Overall, it was worth it and I really appreciated the healthy recipes at the end!

By Elaine J I D

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Oct 25, 2024

Insightful to the misconceptions that healthy food is expensive and difficult to prepare. It also discusses how the small things we do mess up the whole process of choosing healthy options. I love the bonuses on this course too at the end.

By Imran S

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Jul 14, 2024

Stanford's "Introduction to Food and Health" course is an insightful and practical guide to understanding nutrition, emphasizing balanced eating habits, the importance of whole foods, and sensible dietary choices to enhance overall health.

By Milakshi N K

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May 16, 2021

This is such a wonderful course.I have obtain great knowledge about food and health via this course.Thank you very much Madam Maya and the team Stanford university and Coursera for giving me this valuable opportunity.Thank you once again.

By Bharat S

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Apr 7, 2021

This is wonderful course ,it show the basic of food and nutrition .this is really good course.it show what is fat, carbohydrates and protien.their importance in our body how they utilities in our body .So it is complete course on nutrition

By Manette P

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Apr 8, 2020

Lessons were brief yet concise. Videos were not that long so they do not easily bore. I appreciate that this course does not only intend to increase your knowledge on food and nutrition but also to change behavior by giving practical tips.

By Amber S

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Jul 12, 2023

This course is very amazing .I found it very informative and it made a tremendous increase in my knowledge to understand more about food , macronutrients, importance of cooking and one of the best thing was how to read a nutrition label.

By Somtoo N

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Jul 31, 2020

This course is very informative. I have known more about healthy feeding than I have over the years. Thanks to the course, and Maya's videos, I can confidently make healthy meals and plan myself ahead of time. Thanks to the Coursera team!

By Carla R

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Jun 7, 2020

I did this course a few years ago (around 7 years ago) and I had to do it again because it disappeared from my list. I do not regret it. I like this course and I found a benchmark of healthy eating and great eating ideas that I still use.

By Igana, A A M

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Jun 3, 2020

Its my grateful and honor to take this course when specially my wife introduce to me this Coursera. As cook also big advantage for me cooking simple dish for your breakfast, lunch or dinner even snacks than consuming processed food items.

By Grisell S M G

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Apr 21, 2020

Fue una experiencia educativa muy útil. De igual forma puedo aplicarla en mi vida diaria y compartirlo on familiares, compañeros de trabajo y amigos. Con el fín de crear un cultura alimenticia que agregue valor salud y vida a largo plazo.

By Johnny S

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Dec 16, 2019

Excellent course. One of the most important ones in coursera. Mrs. Maya did a great job explaining the most intricate details with regards to food and health. Highly recommended for everyone, because with no health, there is no success ;)

By Maite C V

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Apr 18, 2019

I am very pleased with the information and the way it is presented. The lecturer explained it all in a very simple way, which is fantastic in every way. I think I learned a lot and I would definitely recommend this course to other people!

By Feris K

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Mar 11, 2019

Very informative. Removes dilemma of nutrition calculation and how to divide food into different types. Got to know art of cooking with basic items one can find easily in nearby supermarket. For beginners in nutrition, one must go for it.

By PVS M

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Mar 13, 2018

i had learnt the introduction to food and health.i liked the way of presentation of course.content and quality of this course by stanford university is excellent .thanks to coursera & stanford for this high quality online course material.

By Louys

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Jul 13, 2017

Assisti pouquíssimo do que é o curso inteiro e já aprendi horrores!! Muita qualidade, boas informações, boas fontes, intuitivo, animado, apresentadores incríveis, ótimo, maravilhoso e muito útil e prático. Conhecimento pra levar pra vida.

By Ursula L

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Mar 1, 2016

Easy, quick and healthy! Like a good lifestyle should be. Very informative material, especially for those with less knowledge about the first steps into a healthy lifestyle. Good basics for starters and freshup for those with more skills.

By Maria F Z

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Jan 6, 2024

Enjoyable course. I would add information in the metabolic sindrome module. It would be very helpful to explain insuline resistance as THE metabolic factor that develops type 2 diabetes. This is the root of the problem in the human body.

By Joyce M

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Jan 9, 2023

Narration was pleasant and quietly effective. information was interesting and applicable to our current food environment. Label reading, food plating, preparation and appropriate choices were all very timely for this student. Thank You

By Jazmin G

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Nov 3, 2020

Maya and Dr.Pollan are an amazing guests and authority in Nutrition, I can fully understand How cooking at home and making choices make a huge difference in my mental and physical health. Thanks you so much for all this amazing content.

By Loise B

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Aug 19, 2020

The information was direct and easy to absorb. The doctor's presentation was very knowledgeable and interesting. Following along while taking notes was a breeze. I loved the fact that she showed us how she practice what she preaches!

By Valeriia R

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Apr 6, 2020

That’s an amazing course and information that everyone should know. I was scared of some terminology I’m not familiar with, but everything was pretty simple and interesting, including some visual, not just talking. Love it. Recommend it.