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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 Harris B O L

Feb 12, 2016

I really like the style of the video lectures! They aren't the typical boring lectures. I enjoyed the course and would to love to know more about nutrition!

By Ahmad M

Apr 23, 2023

A great course that teach fundamentals of healthy nutrition basics and general health and wellness by making right choices when taking and preparing meals.

By Sonna

Dec 28, 2020

I really enjoy this course. It opens my mind about what kind of food is good for my body. Also telling me how important nutrients in it. Thank you so much.

By Prince a s

Dec 6, 2020

Very informative and resourceful. It has added to my knowledge. The videos we're short and the mode of teaching was very clear. Thank you so much coursera.

By wafaa a e

Jul 20, 2020

It is really interesting i loved this course ,thank you ,very helpful.It enables me to understand a lot of things in our lifestyle and the manner of food.

By L S

Jul 14, 2020

Loved the instructors. The course was clear and easy to understand. The small lessons within the larger changed my perspective. I will highly recommend.

By Kimberly R

May 9, 2020

Great information that was very easy to understand and use! I appreciated this course and will definitely be using what I learned to live a healthier life.

By Somaya T S

May 5, 2020

It was an amazing way to spend my time while staying at home. I enjoyed learning new information and knowing new health choices. Thanks for your hard work.

By Andre C

Apr 12, 2020

Very interesting and complete guide through the basics of food and healthy eating. Great starting point to your journey into healthy eating and nutrition.

By Veretyuk V V

Jan 4, 2020

Отличный курс, полезен для любой аудитории. Много внимания уделяется сбалансированному питанию. Занятия хорошо структурированы. Понравились рецепты Майи :)

By Gabrielle

Oct 6, 2019

The course was great, but I already knew a lot from experience and online education :). Would love to get a bit deeper with an online course from Stanford!

By Ana I V A

May 17, 2019

Es un curso muy práctico donde podemos analizar fácilmente los grupos de alimentos, creando conciencia para posteriormente crear un cambio en nuestra salud

By Xinqian X

Dec 17, 2018

Really like this course that gives me more systematic knowledge of healthy food and diet. Pretty practical as some suggestions about shopping and receipts.

By GU Z Q

Dec 3, 2018

It is useful and helpful for me to learn how to form a healthy diet, such as eating less processed food and more vegetables than carbohydrates, less sugar.

By Sarah R

Jan 20, 2018

This was such a great course! It brings up so many great topics and covers a wide variety as well. Loved the recipes & 'how tos' at the end of the course!!

By Stefanie D

Jan 6, 2017

Got a lot of this course. Upbeat, friendly and informative. Great visuals, inspiring for change. Appreciated instructor's warmth and presentation style.

By Linda B

Oct 31, 2016

Just completed Week 1, it's so great that it is possible, to gain good information about Food and Health, for free, so I really learn to make good choices.

By Julie S

Jan 18, 2016

An excellent introduction to how food impacts health and how health can be improved by small but important changes in our food preparation and consumption.

By Abdulrahman A

Sep 29, 2024

Good day, I will like to extend my sincerest appreciation to our facilitator Maya for a job weldone. And I will like to request for certificate. Thank you

By Shayla S

May 31, 2024

Great course with a lot of good information. It's not too long and easy to follow. Great knowledge to have if you're looking to better your eating habits!

By Alex A R

Mar 29, 2023

This course will help me to change to better eating habits for me and my family and i highly recommend it to any one especially those with weight issues.

By Prabir S

Mar 25, 2022

A short , informative introductory course . Easy to follow and learn at any age . Illustrations and videos are excellent to bring home the basic concept.

By Matthias G

Jul 14, 2021

A lot of good advice, boiled down into simple rules but with enough background information to back it up. Very well designed course. Thank you very much.

By Cristina H

Feb 26, 2021

This course was great! It taught me a lot of the fundamentals of kickstarting a healthy relationship with food and inspired me to help others do the same.

By Maria V

Dec 6, 2020

A very educational course, very informative, straightforward to learn, excellent recipes.

This course gives you a complete introduction to food and health.