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About the Course

Eating patterns that begin in childhood affect health and well-being across the lifespan. The culture of eating has changed significantly in recent decades, especially in parts of the world where processed foods dominate our dietary intake. This course examines contemporary child nutrition and the impact of the individual decisions made by each family. The health risks associated with obesity in childhood are also discussed. Participants will learn what constitutes a healthy diet for children and adults and how to prepare simple, delicious foods aimed at inspiring a lifelong celebration of easy home-cooked meals. This course will help prepare participants to be the leading health providers, teachers and parents of the present and future.The text and other material in this course may include the opinion of the specific instructor and are not statements of advice, endorsement, opinion, or information of Stanford University....

Top reviews

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Jul 24, 2021

Amazing how much I learned watching videos with all the exact words. Not only about nutrition, but about our planet and how to take care of it. Also very inspiring for having ideas for foods for kids.

RH

Sep 16, 2017

very useful and practical course.. it boosts my positive energy to cook more and more in healthy way for my baby coz much love=much healthy.. It inspired me, it's very simple , easy and very healthy..

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By Oscar E R C

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Sep 30, 2017

This a very good course because it has that simple explaining needed for people who wants to learn about child nutrition. Thanks a lot Maya.

By Raúl I P J

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Jun 1, 2017

Excelente curso, lo recomiendo mucho, hay cosas muy interesantes tanto prácticas como teóricas que puedes llevar a cabo en tu vida cotidiana.

By Yureev J

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Mar 30, 2017

Loved the way the lecture slides are depicted and the short cooking videos [ie. Dr Adam cooking - actually practicing what she preaches :-) ]

By annette h

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Jul 23, 2016

Helpful with information as I'm in the food service industry and it will help with how I can better serve the children on a day to day basis.

By Vickie B

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Aug 30, 2015

I leaned alot of new information I will share with my family and at the preschool I have worked in for 25 years. Really enjoyed this course.

By Anastasia F

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Jul 1, 2020

My favourite course so far. I am a preschool teacher and I will definitely apply knowledge I gained in this course in my work. Thanks a lot!

By Martha p

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Nov 15, 2019

Es un curso muy interesante que nos ayuda adquirir conocimientos para poder tomar decisiones que ayuden a la buena y saludable alimentación.

By Rani L

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Jul 21, 2019

I enjoyed the lectures and the cooking demonstrations very much. I made a few of those recipes for my husband and he was floored! Thank you!

By Dayanand P

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Jan 4, 2019

Just the right bit of information on the basics of Child Nutrition. A must course for students who are planing to design foods for children.

By Veronica A F

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Oct 16, 2015

Me gusto muchisimo el curso excelente la actitud, explicaciones, recetas y demás. Gracias Coursera y gracias Maya Adam muy buena experiencia

By chamonix c

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Sep 3, 2015

Gave me a better understanding about how food works and the different influences on human health. Really easy to understand content as well.

By Lisa Z

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Apr 7, 2023

I enjoyed this course. It had a lot of helpful information. I feel like I have a much better understanding of child nutrition and cooking!!

By Flora F L

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Nov 9, 2022

I find this very helpful. Apart from providing theoratical knowledge to explain what and why, it also provides cooking demo to show us how.

By Alicia C

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Jul 2, 2021

Me gusto el curso, estoy trabajando en un estancia infantil, me dio ideas y estrategias para implementar y sugerir a los padres de familia.

By Patricia L d C

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May 28, 2021

É um curso com informações mais básicas, mas muito importantes! Recomendo para estudantes da área e familiares que tenham crianças em casa.

By Thuy D

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Aug 28, 2020

This course is very helpful not only for parents but also for people, who care for their health and want to live a healthy life. Thank you!

By Rashi J

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Jun 29, 2020

This course really helped me what is important for child to remain healthy moreover, the tips that lecturer Maya Adam gives is very helpful

By Itzel D L V

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Jun 9, 2020

I love to learn about to many things but I love to learn things to help my life be better. Thank you to give me this opportunity to learn.

By Andreea-Claudia C

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Aug 4, 2019

Thank you! It was a great course, learned new information and I found it very useful the fact that some recipes and tips where included. :)

By Mary L B

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Apr 16, 2018

I work as a bookkeeper in a daycare, and often help plan, cook, and serve meals to the kids. This information will be helpful in that role.

By Rashmi G

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Feb 22, 2018

As a mother, this course gave a lot of ideas to understand, cook and feed nutritious food to my child and add value to other lives as well.

By Feer M

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Feb 22, 2017

Exelente la dinamica para alumnos de otros paises (México en mi caso), gran apoyo de los subtitulos, cuestionarios y videos. ¡Buen trabajo!

By Deleted A

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Apr 19, 2020

Very informative and educational. Got to learn a lot including things that didn't think of naturally. Also loved the easy cooking recipes.

By Irene C

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Apr 16, 2020

Excelente curso, información muy concreta y precisa. La tutora, muy carismática y explica de manera sencilla los temas. 100 % recomendado.

By Dicle Ç

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Oct 13, 2015

This course has really been helpful for me and my family. I am soon to be a mother and it's great to know so many tips for a healthy diet.