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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 Sandra M

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Feb 12, 2021

Truly enjoyed all of the course, but especially week 5. When we were introduced recipes that will help us put our learning into practice at home with our families. Easy quick recipes for the whole family!

By Mihaela C

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Aug 11, 2020

As the title suggests, the course offers basic information and rules for healthy nutrition. Although basic, it is well bulit and paced, qhich makes it really pleasant to follow. I enjoyed it a great deal.

By Norma O

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Jul 27, 2020

I really enjoyed this online course. I could do it at my own time. Most of all it gave me a little more insight on what I have already been reading but enjoyed being tested about eating healthy and why.

By Jaziel G

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Jul 20, 2021

Excelente curso!!! Te da a conocer todo acerca de la alimentación, explica con detalle y de manera fácil la importancia de la alimentación, además que lo aterriza a practicas diarias de la vida cotidiana

By Renee S

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Jun 2, 2021

I would recommend this course to anyone interested in a better understanding of food and nutrition. I found the first two courses more difficult and realized that I failed to think about food as energy.

By Anastasia P

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Jun 2, 2020

This course is really very interesting. I liked the questions of the tests, as they ask the essence of the material passed. Teachers very clearly explained everything. Thanks for such a wonderful course!

By Jonathan M E H

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May 31, 2020

Más herramientas para mejorar mi alimentación y especialmente mi salud y de quienes me rodean, aprender a diferenciar y sobre todo hacer los calculos correctos sobre la alimentación que uno llega a tener

By Enith R D

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May 6, 2020

excelente temario...me ha servido muchísimo para implementar cambios primeramente en mi dieta y poder transmitirlos a mi familia y entorno. Pero esta Quinta semana no he podido entrar fácilmente al curso

By Candance C W

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May 3, 2020

I enjoyed taking this course. I learned so much about food and what to look for to stay healthy. I also appreciated that it was shorter videos. The information was just right, as not to feel overwhelmed.

By Yana

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Sep 17, 2019

Very interesting course. I was so excited to learn more about healthier choices of food that completed all the videos within few days. Especially helpful was the information about macronutrients. Thanks.

By harini a

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Mar 15, 2018

it was so so helpful . even though i have home cooked food almost everyday their was so much to work on , like size of the plate ect . its my personal advice the every one should complete this course .

By Linus A

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Jul 5, 2017

This course has short but informative videos. Dr. Maya presents information in a very concise way. Advice and suggestions provided are very practical and best I have come across so far. THANKS Dr. Maya.

By Ashwini J

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Feb 11, 2016

A very informative course. Beautifully explained to let one give thought on what we eat everyday and even more motivating to start cooking super simple healthy dishes to survive on !!!! all worth it !!!!

By Disha K

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Apr 18, 2024

This was an incredibly insightful course and I loved every minute of it. All of the information was presented in a way that was easy to comprehend for a beginner, and I got so much out of it. Thank you!

By Cecilia D d S

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Dec 14, 2022

The course presents important topics which depict the way our society perceives food and its impact on the population's health. I was so interested in this course that I finished it before the due date.

By Janet C

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Nov 14, 2022

I learned a lot in this class. I have type 1 diabetes since the age of two and it taught me so much more about the foods we buy at the grocery store. I am changing what kind of snacks I eat from now on.

By Tumsifu D M

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Dec 30, 2021

It is a very simple presented course that attract you to go more, Wish it was long. It open up to give a lot of knowledge for us who prior we never cared much nor have good habit on what to eat and why.

By Frengki F

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Oct 1, 2021

This course gives me a new insight about Food, Health and Eating behaviour. This lesson is so recommended to get a knowledge about how maintain our health through the food and our behaviour. Thank you!

By Dan I

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Aug 4, 2021

Very eye opening. I have learned so much about food and have completely changed my perspective on what it is and how it is that i eat food. I hope to use this knowledge to help those who live around me.

By vamshi k

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Jul 9, 2021

Awesome insights shared in the course which is helpful in maintaining the clear insights of Nutritional health. Thanks Stanford and Coursera for helping me understand the much needed knowledge nowadays.

By Landy E C

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Jun 18, 2021

Creo que es un curso introductorio muy bueno, aunque solo se basa en los hábitos alimentarios de EUA, me clarifico las ideas en cuanto al estilo de comida en mi país y los errores que estaba cometiendo.

By Sourav B

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Jun 5, 2021

A very fundamental course to start your journey as a health and fitness enthusiast. This course will give you an overall idea of the food crisis and how to get an idea whats going on all over the world.

By Hmei D

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Jul 1, 2020

It is a fantastic course given by lecture Maya Adam. I really enjoyed the course which contains Food and health theory and practices, beautiful videos, animations and cooking recipes. Fully recommended.

By Stephanie W

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May 6, 2020

This is a basic overview on how to eat well and balanced in order to remain healthily. I loved the recipes at the end and Maya is a lovely MD to listen to as she creates a fun and practical environment.

By Daniela A E V

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Feb 4, 2020

Este curso es muy bueno, aprendí y afiancé conocimientos sobre la nutrición. Me encanta que vuelven a lo sencillo del ser humano, alimentos y de la vida en general para enseñar sobre hábitos saludables.