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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 Ludovick L L

May 8, 2020

Is there a next level after introductory sessions? This stuff is really informative, totally changed my perception of how to use 2 - 4 minutes. It was a pleasure.

By Aggie H

May 7, 2020

I really enjoyed the course. It explains the basics about food and nutrition in the way that is interesting, easy to understand and remember. Thank you very much!

By Angela R

Feb 16, 2020

I found this course to be the perfect introduction to Food and Health. It was very educational and Michael's 7 words are all I need for healthy eating, Thank you!

By Vanessa P

Nov 21, 2019

Muito satisfeita com o conteúdo do curso! Coerente, atraente e de linguagem simples, inclusive para compartilhar com outras pessoas. Thank you very much, Vanessa.

By Vandana R

Jan 27, 2019

Learnt a lot about food and the right way to consume it. It was a very informative online course. Thanks to Adam Smith ma'am for sharing the valuable information.

By Den M

Jun 11, 2018

Really good introductory course on food, nutrition, and food trends. I highly recommend anyone to give it a shot. It's informative and not a huge time commitment.

By Mayra A C O

Jan 5, 2017

I really liked this course, it offers great introductory information to the subject of nutrition and encouraged me to eat healthier and care better for my health.

By Dean M

Jan 31, 2016

This was an excellent class taught by a wonderful professor. Professor Adams needs to do a follow-up to this class in the future that expands on subjects taught.

By Gulnur A

Jan 20, 2024

спасибо за курс, вначале было не очень понятно, а дальше даже привыкаешь к тем, кто рассказывает про пользу балансир питания, про вред сахара, всего по чуть-чуть

By yensolino

Dec 7, 2023

Muy curso que es fácil de entender y muy informativo para alguien como yo que no tenia ninguna noción previa sobre la alimentación saludable y hábitos saludables

By Sohail A

Nov 7, 2022

the course is very useful and teachers delivering method is awesome. I strongly recommend this course. The instructors guide like parents with kind and affection

By Maranay A

Nov 2, 2022

cumplió mi expectativa para el curso, aborda el tema hacia el análisis y la reflexión que hay entre la alimentación y la prolongación de la salud. recomendado.

By Lori M

Mar 5, 2022

This is what i needed, I was wanting help and understanding in how to eat the right way. There are so many different points of view. I really enjoyed this class.

By yeisy T M A

Nov 26, 2020

estoy muy orgullosa de poder aprender todos los sistemas de alimentación y cuidado muchas gracias por su apoyo ..y felicito la universidad por excelente material

By BUSE G

Jul 10, 2020

Although the course time was very short, it was very useful and easy to follow. If instructors give other courses on similar topics, I'd be happy to follow them.

By Busakorn

May 17, 2020

I liked the course a lot. It gave me a good basic on what food to eat and to avoid. I’ve already started to eat better and even cooked more! Thank you very much.

By Edgar C

May 12, 2020

Excelente curso introductorio, una mezcla entre práctica y teoría, los datos, tips e información que se da tiene una gran relevancia porque incide en la realidad

By Isaac J I

Jan 18, 2020

It was really mind blowing course and easy to understand and to complete it. I would highly recommend this to anyone. I have gained lot of knowledge..

By Debra A

Jan 8, 2019

Good basic information to help lay foundations on food knowledge, history of how food became unhealthy and options for better choices for a healthier life style.

By Patricia A

Dec 27, 2023

De gran ayuda para nuestra salud, muy práctico y didáctico fácil de entender, tengo más conocimiento que me ayudarán a mejorar mi salud y de los demás. Gracias.

By Hongman T

Nov 30, 2022

I acquired a lot from the first two weeks, but the last three weeks are more common sense than professional or academic knowledge. Thank you all for the course.

By Violet L

Mar 21, 2022

thanks for this free course! it's a quick and easy course for a general understanding on the food we eat and how to choose and eat wisely for a healthier body!

By Tata M

Mar 14, 2022

Informative, pracfical course. Easily understandable for a person with no background in nutrition and also liked the advices which can be used in everyday life.

By Prabina R

Jul 6, 2020

This course has been educational and amazing. Truly loved the graphics and the entertaining host for having guided us throughout this journey. Thank you so much

By Brian A

Jul 2, 2020

A great introduction to understanding the purpose and functionality of food. It properly educates us on how to take control of our health in a practical manner.