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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

PN

Aug 22, 2021

Very informative! Thanks for having this course free so that more people who are starting to learn about eating properply (like me) will be able to get access to authentic and legit lessons on food ;)

CS

Aug 26, 2019

Very informative and useful. I'm from India and I look forward to study more about nutritional values of different foods. This course gave me a head-start and information to pursue my goal. Thank You!

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By S M

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Sep 2, 2020

I enjoyed this course and it was very informative. I highly recommend this course to everyone, because it focuses on eating healthy foods. This is something everyone should care about.

By Deleted A

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Jun 8, 2020

Excellent presentation with refresher's and new material. Loved bringing in the family aspect for the recipes. Recommend for anyone wanting to review &/or pick up new healthy habits.

By Raúl B A

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May 11, 2020

muy interesante, y desde una perspeciva profecional es util saber una mejor manera de hacerle ver a la gente las mejores maneras de comer mejor de una manera que se entienda en general

By Prithvi K

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Dec 1, 2018

Fantastic course! I learnt how to make informed decisions when it comes to food and health.

I think every mother or anyone who is making food choices for the family must do this course.

By Chloe R

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Nov 2, 2018

I have thoroughly enjoyed this course, as it taught me how to teach others when it comes to food and health. I am now looking forward to better other peoples lives through this course.

By Alyssa Z

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Feb 21, 2018

Haha I like the teacher. She's gorgeous and very kind. I wish my mother were like her! Anyway, she gave me lots of inspirations. I'm literally inspired by his fantastic cooking videos.

By Premila S

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Dec 27, 2017

A very clear understanding about food, nutrients, health. Videos are very simple to understand and visuals always help remember better. A great start to the food and nutrition course.

By Anel G

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Mar 27, 2024

Me inspiro a comer de manera balanceada, es un curso muy bueno para despejar dudas sobre los productos procesados, dan tips interesantes y realistas. Adoré las recetas de comida 10/10

By David M

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Aug 22, 2023

overly decent, it was simple to understand while covering complex topics, and i found the recipe module at the end very useful, will definitely take the other courses by this teacher.

By Cristina A C

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Jul 21, 2022

I loved this, it was very easy to retain all the information and the tips to eat healthier and be more mindful of consumption are very easily broken down and straightforward to apply!

By Miryam

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Mar 23, 2021

Me ha encantado.

Al mismo tiempo que uno aprende a mejorar sus hábitos alimenticios, está todo explicado de tal manera que resulta fácil y atractivo.

Gracias y felicidades por el curso

By jorge d

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Oct 12, 2020

Globally with very well stratified information about nutrition, well explained. As a health professional i recommend it for personal puroses as well as for education of your patients.

By Yoav J M

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Sep 22, 2020

This class was fantastic. The teacher is excited about the material, the interviews with Michael Pollan are a great addition, and the photos and videos added make the class more fun.

By Shafagh R

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May 12, 2020

This course was incredibly interesting and scientific. I really enjoyed it and I learned a lot. Dr Maya Adam was amazing and Michael Pollan discussed very interesting topics as usual.

By Angela M

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Jan 21, 2020

I really found this course helpful. And I believe it will change the way I lived my life in terms of food and health.. and hope to change the lives of many,with the knowledge acquired

By Alexis K

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Jan 7, 2019

Loved it! Very educational and it really opened my eyes and made me more cautious about the food I was eating, I am even considering making this a career choice, so thank you so much!

By Jonathan G

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Oct 11, 2016

Great introduction to nutrition and healthy eating. Videos are simple and very easy to understand for someone with little to no knowledge of this topic - recommended 100% - thank you!

By Sangeetha P I

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Jun 11, 2016

This course helps a person individually and also help them to promote health and well being of the society. It also develops entrepreneurial ideas in the new field of organic farming.

By Marina M M

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Mar 21, 2016

The course was really illustrative and full of information, it has clearly answered all my doubts. The presenter is great and the interview with Pollan is totally inspiring. Loved it.

By Alvaro M

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Aug 7, 2023

Un excelente curso que me apoya a identificar una forma fácil y divertida de mejorar mis habitos nutricionales y mejorar mi salud a través de elecciones correctas en mi alimentación.

By pankaj s

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Feb 25, 2023

It was great course; all contents are touching depth knowledge of food and Health. I really understand the reason for obesity and i really appreciate coursera for such great course.

By Diya M

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Dec 6, 2022

Hi, I am an aspiring nutritionist and this course is helpful as it helped me set a goal for my future the instructions given are logically beneficial and easy to apply in daily life.

By Maria d C P

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Aug 26, 2022

Me encanta la forma sencilla y practica en que Maya entrega su instruccion el curso me ayudo mucho a comprender como aplicar en mi vida diaria y en la de mi comunidad. Muchas gracias

By Lily d T

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Apr 16, 2021

Me gusto mucho el curso, pude aprender bastante de una de las áreas que me apasionan, toda esta valiosa información obtenida me sera útil tanto para mi vida personal como profesional

By Christian F S

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Apr 1, 2021

Me parece espectacular la forma en cómo se ponen en el lugar de los demás cuando de tomar decisiones en la alimentación se tratan. Son muy humanos y empáticos en sus recomendaciones.