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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 Ronni S

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Oct 31, 2022

Informative, detailed and realistic views and explanations of diet change, maintenance of health and appropriate portioning of food and nutrient deciphering. Good work!

By Yvette S B

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Sep 9, 2020

El aprendizaje en este curso cambio mi vida por cambiar mi forma de alimentación y saber reconocer la importancia de una sana alimentación es adquirir vida nuevamente.

By João P d S P

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Aug 24, 2020

Curso muito bom, de linguagem fácil e prático! Amei aprender sobre alimentação, irá me ajudar na minha área de estudos, na minha vida e na vida de pessoas ao meu redor.

By Joel D I

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May 15, 2020

Each course videos are small and power packed with information. The course content is also well presented and encourages us to make the small changes in our daily life.

By Camila M

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Jan 30, 2020

Es un excelente curso. Te explican las nociones básicas sobre los contenidos nutricionales de los alimentos y cómo superar los "obstáculos" que implica cocinar en casa.

By Sandy C

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Oct 9, 2019

"Eat food, not too much, mostly plant", it's really worthwhile to follow this course. it's not time consuming , meanwhile helped to understand more of eating healthily.

By Yash W

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Jun 11, 2017

very well structured, gives information about the foods that we actually eat in our daily life and their effect on our health. the course offered exactly what i wanted.

By Priyanka H

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Nov 4, 2016

A nice introduction to eating a healthy and balanced diet. Brings to light quite a few things we have been doing wrong and highlights easy ways to correct those habits.

By Sofia S

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Feb 26, 2016

Very Informative. A practical approach to daily life and food choices. Really appreciate Maya Adams and Micheal Pollan for thier immense knowledge and practical advice.

By Karin B

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Apr 19, 2024

Orientadora excelene, bastante didática. Sabe cativar a atenção do aluno virtual. As receitas ensinadas por ela são muito boas, nutritivas e fáceis de fazer. Parabéns.

By Tijjani M

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Apr 19, 2024

in a simplified and easy to absorb manner, they clarified some of the complexities of nutrition and most importantly provided real time solutions to existing problems.

By Emely M C

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Feb 28, 2023

Curso muito bom, auxilia muito no entendimento de uma nutrição balanceada, nutritiva e equilibrada. Além de explicar todos os ítens com detalhes para maior aprendizado

By Aya M s S A

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Apr 16, 2022

This is one of the best courses that I have taken. It is considered my first course in the field of nutrition. The explanation was simplified and I loved it very much.

By DANIEL A B P

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Dec 29, 2021

Excelente!! Presenta de manera sencilla, aspectos esenciales de la alimentación, que claramente son de mucho provecho para todos en la época actual...Muchas gracias!!!

By ELIZABETH A E

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Aug 11, 2021

It is a very important course in these moments where we have few conscious habits and among them is food. the teacher explains in an easy and enjoyable way. I loved it

By Nadim K

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Apr 17, 2021

Interesting information transmitted in a non-guilty way. I learned a lot of new things related to food and health. Moreover, the speakers are great and easy to follow.

By Pelaiah W

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Feb 23, 2021

This course was very engaging , informative, and helpful. The layout of the course helped keep me engaged and interested in the content. I enjoyed this course greatly.

By Paula S

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Jan 31, 2021

I really enjoyed this course, especially the recipes. It was nice having the Instructor's children involved in the culinary portion of the course. They were very cute.

By Camila F V

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Sep 21, 2020

Es un curso excelente y muy completo!! aprendí demasiado gracias a los profesores, explican todo de manera muy detallada haciendo que todo sea más fácil de comprender.

By sarika a

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Jun 5, 2020

it was really good to have so much healthy and nutritious information about how to eat your food. And how the processed food markets are working. This was alot helpful

By Nicole m

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Jun 1, 2020

Thank you. I like the video. They were very engaging, filled with great information and short. I felt well informed after learning this material and taking the quizzes

By Sicong L

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Apr 15, 2020

A good summary of the basic concept behind healthy eating. Love the idea "Eat Food. Not too much. Mostly Plants". Enjoyed the instruction videos of some recipe-to-try.

By Lesslie P D

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Apr 7, 2020

Me ha gustado el enfoque del curso, y comprendí que la clave es ser conscientes de lo que comemos en todo momento desde que uno va al supermercado hasta cuando cocina.

By Deleted A

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Dec 12, 2019

Loved the course and the useful knowledge imparted including the way it was imparted . Would love to go through more courses by Mr Michael Pollan . Kudos to you !!!!

By Kris L

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Jan 18, 2019

I think the teaching materials are very nice to read and learn. In the final part of the lecture, we could see some nice videos about how to make the nutritious foods.