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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

VI

Jan 18, 2021

It was an interesting and informative, at a basis level, course. The information is easy to understand and the new gained knowledges tend to remain in your memory, due to short and interactive videos.

CN

May 13, 2021

Really good as an introductory guide to general human nutrition. Gives great insights on cooking, planning meals and health diet habits. It's a rather short course with actually impactful information.

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By Maria d P B

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Jan 26, 2016

Nice for a first approach, easy to follow. Good content.

By Deni R C

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Jan 26, 2016

Easy to understand, a simple guide that really orient me

By Mounika

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Jul 23, 2022

Its quite useful and interesting, i thoroughly enjoyed.

By Margaret w m

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Oct 3, 2020

The course was great, insightful and informative to me.

By Maria E B

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Sep 28, 2020

es muy interesante para ordenar la alimentaciòn diaria.

By Carolina L M

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Apr 25, 2020

Eating healthy 101. Very basic but informative and fun.

By Gustavo A R S

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Dec 9, 2018

It would be great if some topics were explained deeper.

By ravi j

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Mar 28, 2017

Its a very good course to cover basics on eating habits

By Oscar L R

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Apr 18, 2016

Very clear and well explained, but a little too basic.

By Greta O

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Aug 25, 2022

I really like this course, but i felt like misses more

By Julie h

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Jan 28, 2022

great intro into an important topic in America today.

By Joseph D

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Apr 26, 2020

A bit basic, but I still managed to learn quite a bit.

By Paisarn K

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Apr 21, 2020

The Course is good to gain more knowledge of nutrition

By Dr P H P

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Jan 20, 2018

an enriching tasty well balanced course for sure!!!:-)

By Syeda N

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Feb 14, 2017

The best way to learn new courses! Thank you coursera.

By Josie F

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Oct 24, 2024

this is my first course ive done on here reccomend it

By Hamda B B

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Oct 10, 2024

I am glad to earn something from Stanford University.

By Anton M

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Jan 12, 2022

Im new to the subject and it was a great exexperience

By Gyan S T

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Jul 10, 2020

It was short and well explained on conceptual aspects

By Zeeshan A

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May 7, 2020

very good, information needed in general for our best

By marta c

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Jan 18, 2019

very good but basic information, really for beginners

By Nitin B

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May 29, 2016

Knowledgeableble information covered under the topic.

By Anas A

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Apr 26, 2024

good course to give you general idea about dietitian

By Septima P

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Apr 11, 2024

Very informative. Good suggestions to live healthier

By michelle b

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Jul 12, 2022

it was informative and easy to follow and understand