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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

NK

Feb 24, 2019

It was very informative course. It could have more quizzes and assignments. The way things were explained in the course was quiet interesting. Keep it up!! course. I really like this way of education.

GG

Oct 7, 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 Josè H V

Dec 4, 2018

GENIAL.

En estos momentos estoy un poco mal de salud y este curso me cayó como caído del cielo, gracias enormes a quien lo hizo, a quien lo pensó y a Maya, la persona que conocí a través de este vídeo.

Bendiciones para cada uno de ustedes y reciban un abrazo cordial también para cada uno de ustedes EQUIPO MARAVILLOSO, que comparte para la salud de millones de personas.

By Alana T

Jan 3, 2017

Everyone should take this course. The language is simple and the concepts are not so in depth as to lead to confusion, but rather give a great foundation about humans' relationships with food. Educating the future generations on how to build a healthy life for themselves could really start with a course like this. Very coherent and manageable course, worth your time.

By Mon A

Jun 3, 2022

As an introduction, is perfect.

Easy to understand. Positive atitude from the teachers, giving a positive view in health and nutrition.

A lot of easy advices for people who want to learn abouth nutrition, those who want to improve theyr eathing habbits, and ways to introduce kids to vegetables in a positive way.

In the last week, there are recipes and cooking videos.

By Ashley L

May 17, 2021

I really enjoyed this nutrition course because it's actually applicable to the everyday life. Simultaneously informative and easy to understand, the Stanford Food and Health Team has designed a course that virtually anyone can benefit from. I've taken nutrition courses before, but this one has by far been my favorite. In short, sometimes simple is better. 5/5 stars.

By TATTA G

Apr 27, 2020

Fue un curso Maravilloso y especial, lleno de excelentes herramientas y facilidad de aprendizaje.

Muchas gracias por compartir información tan importante y por ser sencillos y agradables a la

hora de explicar los conceptos. Estoy feliz y muy emocionada por aprender a cuidar más de mi salud y comprender los principios básicos de la nutrición. De nuevo muchas Gracias.

By Agustin C

Apr 22, 2020

I really enjoyed the simplicity of this course. All the basics where explained in a simple manner along with achievable steps that can be applied to any type of living situation, schedule, etc. I also enjoyed the simple tricks to look out for when reading a label. I think this should be expanded a little more as it's something anyone can do and can assist extremely.

By Adriana B d A

Apr 9, 2017

Marvelous course! I had a wonderful time learning and enjoying the lessons! I am very grateful for both! Professor Maya made everything so special because I could sense it was a pleasure to her educating her students and sharing this education with her family members. I am eager to learn more from her and looking forward to her next course!

Adriana Bonorino de Aragão

By Luba N

Oct 31, 2016

Easy and well-structured course for those who want to begin exploring how food affects our health and what and how to eat to live a longer and happier life. Those who are already interested in the topic might find the course very basic. Most of examples are about so called Western diet and American eating habits so it might be less relevant for some other countries.

By John O

Jul 5, 2023

Great information for me as a beginner. Provided the right content to educate me on the importance of consuming the proper nutrition to fuel my body. Also, raised awareness of the potential serious implications to my health/life/activity level if nothing changes. Thank you very much for a great session. I'm excited to learn more to honor and respect my body/health.

By Sarah A A

Nov 20, 2019

I enjoyed every single lecture, it graped your attention from the first minute to the last one, they break down the lectures in small parts , with great picture , videos , and talk.

Really smart and nice work

I love what I learned and I am applying them. I may listen again to this lectures in the future , just to help me to stay in the right track on my diet.

Thanks

By Kamaldeep s b

Aug 3, 2020

Hello, this course made me clear about fundamentals of real food we should eat in our daily life. In order to stay healthy focus on choosing right food ingredients which can support human body for long run. Well organised syllabus with multiple examples gives you clear understanding of the course layout. i am very much thankful on having this certification course.

By Yen T

Dec 6, 2021

My first course at Cousera. The course content is very easy to understand, the way the lecturer approaches and teaches is very good. Through the lesson, I have more background knowledge about food, looking at eating from a different perspective. Thank you to the faculty of Stanford University for providing our learners with a useful free course. Thanks very much!

By Charlie W

Aug 10, 2019

Great introduction and clearly laid out and informative. Would be fantastic if you could do a course that delves further into the biochemistry of all nutrients and how they work in our body. The science behind nutrition. Understanding exactly what happens to nutrients in our body would be fascinating and easier to digest my nutritional knowledge. Forgive the pun.

By Mitzi P

Jan 27, 2019

Aprendí algunas cosas nuevas en cómo aprender a cuidar mi forma de alimentarme a mí y mi familia. También aprendí algunos tips sobre cómo realizar las compras en el supermercado, leer correctamente las etiquetas de los productos empacados y a realizar mejor los horarios entre semana para procurar comer más en casa y menos en restaurantes y en lugares de la calle.

By Doménica H

Feb 3, 2022

I'm only in my firts week but this course it's very interesting, as it was a topic I've recently studied at University it was easy for me to understand it and even improve my knowledge about this, I have learnt a little bit more that i knew it and I'm really sure this is good because little by little and day by day we can know a little bit more than yesterday.

By Hanh H

Oct 23, 2021

Sau khóa học, tôi đã biết được những kiến thức nền tảng về thức ăn, một góc nhìn mới có thể cải thiện sức khỏe của bản thân cũng như những người xung quanh. Thêm vào đó tôi có thể học thêm được một lượng từ mới và cải thiện kỹ năng sử dụng tiếng anh của mình. Cảm ơn đội ngũ đã tạo nên khóa học thú vị này.

By Amy

Aug 19, 2019

It is a great course in which I have learned a lot. The lectures are easy to understand and they have answered many questions that we might be wondering when looking at food labels and seeing various food advertisements. The suggestions they give during the course are also very practical and helpful, since keeping fit is a goal that everyone wishes to achieve.

By AYUSH B

Jul 18, 2023

Being a food business owner I'm delighted to complete this course excellently curated by Dr. Maya Adam puts light over the neglected topics in brief and clarifying the verities of "Different Processed foods consumption & their health effects, with the exact amino acid formations & Glycemic load index, the industry of foods, marketing/planning and the history.

By Seohee P

May 22, 2022

Dear Dr. Maya Adam, Thank you for all that you do for your students! I really enjoyed your class and was actually excited to come to class every day. I am very thankful for passionate professors like you! Thank you so much for facilitating such a positive learning environment! I really enjoyed this class and I’m excited to continue my education in Coursera.

By Marisol D L

Feb 5, 2024

I love how much is to learn about taking care of what we eat, it is so important to read labels and start making small changes while learning some new cooking skills, every person who has an obesity problem, could get a benefit from this course, love it :) Thanks Maya Adam for taking the time to simplify this information and making it free and accessible!!!

By Wendy J P

Nov 11, 2020

Excellent course. Very easy to understand and educational. I learned a lot of info here that I had always had questions in my mind about. I am very happy that I took the course and passed. I am not very much of a cook but now maybe I won't think of cooking as of much of a chore any more. Maybe adding some spices to greens will get my husband to eat more

By Thiago M

Aug 6, 2022

Um ótimo curso relacionado a alimentação e a epidemia de obesidade que passamos nos dias atuais, tem uma passagem rápida sobre questões como macronutrientes e após aborda questões relacionadas a alimentos e preparções saúdaveis que podem ser utilizadas no dia a dia com foco na manutenção da saúde. Curso dinâmico e de fácil compreensão, muito bem produzido.

By Bochkareva O

Feb 25, 2020

Прослушав этот курс, мне стало понятнее как лучше всего подходить к вопросам питания. Понравилась мысль, что если брокколи находится в упаковке, то оно уже обработано, раньше этому не предавала особого значения. Мысль разумного потребления идёт не тезисно с первого видео, а материал последовательно подводит к этому. Спасибо за просветительскую деятельность!

By Rola B G

Feb 28, 2021

I think everyone should take a course like this one, where we get to understand what really matters when it comes to food and health. I loved the course , it was presented in multiple short videos which makes it easier to understand and keep in mind, not to mention the way every detail was explain, so that anyone can understand even the most complex ideas.

By Stanley

Feb 17, 2021

This was a great course, very educational as I learnt about processed foods, fresh foods and the benefits of a home cooked meal. This will benefit me moving forward how I should treat my body and selective foods that I should eat. This has certainly created a great level of awareness of nutritional values in vegetable and various kinds of foods. Thank you.