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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

AE

Jun 21, 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!

TL

Sep 30, 2016

Extremely interesting course. I feel the material and videos were very easy to absorb and understand. I certainly would recommend this to anyone with an interest in food and how it affects our health.

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By Shalet M

Apr 20, 2020

This was an amazing and interesting course. Precise and to the point matter presented in a very attractive way.

By Xiangyi L

Mar 17, 2020

Simple and fun. Instructor is very pretty with beautiful voice, a joy to have this course.

a bit simple though,

By Ebony B

Jan 18, 2020

Great introduction to making plans to change eating habits. Loads of information and even some healthy recipes.

By Juan M

Sep 16, 2019

This course gives you a better perspective of what is happening in this world. This course is amazing, no joke.

By Lucas G

Jul 8, 2018

Excelente curso y material didáctico. Muchas gracias por tomarse el tiempo en preparar este MOOC para el mundo.

By Łucja D

Feb 2, 2018

Easy to understand and very useful. I recommend the course to everyone interested in leading healthy lifestyle.

By Alethia

Feb 12, 2017

An excellent course that interprets why/what/how to eat and introduces some key concept in nutrition concisely.

By Deleted A

Nov 4, 2016

It feels great to learn about healthy eating and having a great meal without incorporating any processed foods.

By Deleted A

Jun 28, 2016

Highly informative and clears many misconceptions about food.

Bottom line of the course: "Avoid processed foods"

By Ruth O

Aug 31, 2023

The course was so interesting, it's something everyone should listen to. I will definitely share this course.

By Gianna L

Jul 26, 2023

Very informative and was straightforward. I like that it was short and had flexible due dates for the quizzes.

By Falade G

May 9, 2023

I really love the instructors who handled the course. Their food and health tips are realistic and achievable.

By Chaibou S

Jan 9, 2023

J'ai beaucoup aimé ce cours, parce que c'est très pédagogique ce qui facilite la compréhension, merci COURSERA

By Rita S

Apr 19, 2022

Quick nutrition crash course. Very helpful as I am trying to understand more of how diet contributes to health

By Mridula D

Oct 26, 2021

I completed the course over two days. I was hooked. They kept it simple but gave me a lot of food for thought!

By Ghada Y

Sep 23, 2021

This course is very important and useful to inc increase our knowledge of healthy food and proper nutrition

By Althea A

Sep 23, 2020

I have always been interested in Nutrition so this course reinforced things I knew already and taught me more.

By Maria A A G

Aug 11, 2020

A very well structured course, the videos are short and easy to understand with all the necessary information.

By Eliana C

Jul 28, 2020

Excelente sumamente didactico y bien desarrollado. Con enriquecedora perspectiva del tema. Super recomendable!

By F�tima S

Jul 2, 2020

Very usefull information, I'm an athlete and I have a B.A. in Culinary Arts, so this was great for me. Thanks!

By Aduke O

Jun 14, 2020

This is a wonderful experience. I am so impressed with the healthy diet habit I have just learnt. Thank you.

By Moamen S

Jun 5, 2020

I've learned a lot from this course in my practical life. Thanks Miss Maya for making this course that easy ).

By Kriti P

May 11, 2020

I got a lot to learn and understand.Life will be more easier after this course.Thank you professor Maya Adams.

By Doan N V A

Apr 19, 2020

This course is so great that I have learned several useful knowledges and especially for my major, nutritions.

By Jasmine S

Aug 27, 2019

The instructors are great! There is so much important information about healthy eating. Thank you, Stanford!