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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 Malaika U

Jul 26, 2024

this course is really very helpful and give us basic knowledge, practical information, and better understanding about food and its effect on our health.

By Valeria J A

Jan 19, 2024

Este curso enseña de forma sencilla y completa los fundamentos base para una buena alimentación que cualquiera puede adaptar a sus hábitos alimenticios.

By Tracy R

Apr 24, 2021

Informative material presented in interesting way. I enjoyed hearing from Michael Pollan as well. Wish it was longer! Quizzes were a little too easy.

By Jitendra K

Mar 9, 2021

Course is well structured and education is very good and practical to implement. Learn very basic things which can change eating habits and stay healthy

By Elizabeth A

Feb 16, 2021

This course was very helpful and informative. I came away with some great ideas. I would be interested to take other courses run by Dr Adam in future.

By Renee J

Feb 5, 2021

I thought it was a short but thorough introduction to Food and Health. I certainly received more than I expected with the recipes and videos at the end.

By danyal a

Jan 23, 2021

Wow thanks so much for the important course introduction to food and health. This course is very interesting and informative. Love you coursera and team

By Truc P

May 5, 2020

Helpful and interesting course for those who care about healthy eating! The content is practical & easy to apply even to busy people. Thank you so much!

By Eunice A R

Apr 30, 2020

Un curso interesante, me despejo muchas dudas. Entendí mejor la combinación en los platillos que le elaboraré a mi familia de una manera sana y sabrosa.

By Sarah W

Apr 6, 2020

Lovely course, very informative, being a culinary student this extra information I found really helpful to apply for my self and future jobs. Thank you!

By Arianna M C M

Jan 28, 2020

EXCELENTE, espero poder hacer todo lo que aprendí. recomiendo muchísimo que se tome este curso. Información muy importante que todos deberíamos conocer.

By Тимофей С

Oct 24, 2019

Основные идеи курса просты, но необходимы к осознанному исполнению: от размера блюда до насыщаемости. Путь в Магазине и приготовление еды своими руками.

By Daniel K

Jun 20, 2019

100% worth the money in every way. I have been in this industry for 12 years and this may be the best money i spent to learn about nutrition as a whole.

By Myndi-Lee S

Apr 20, 2019

I liked this course. It was very informative and easy to follow. I loved the recipes Dr. Maya shared and hope to try them all as well as go through all.

By Полина М

Jan 18, 2019

Спасибо! Было очень интересно, ярко и познавательно. Расширила свое мировоззрение. Спасибо, что открыли глаза на, казалось бы, простые и очевидные вещи.

By Shannon S

Aug 16, 2018

Great basics for nutrition education and how to eat healthy. I would recommend for everyone - great tool to inform people how to make healthier choices.

By Shankar W

Dec 19, 2017

I am a medical doctor from Myanmar.I have big interest in nutrition and this course give me very basic understanding of healthy eating.

Thanks very much!

By Carlos A A V

Jun 13, 2017

Pretty easy to acquire the knowledge. No need for a special background or other requirements. This is what medical nutrition courses should emphazise on

By Артур А

Jul 13, 2016

Очень интересно и познавательного. Получил много новой информации. Огромное спасибо всем кто участвовал в создании данного курса! Майя, большое спасибо!

By Andy F

Jan 20, 2016

Great course for entry level knowledge of food and health. It was also a great refresher and reminder on rethinking how we eat and how we approach food.

By Kelly - B

Nov 15, 2024

The lectures were fantastic! I learned so much about food, quality of foods we should be eating and how to get the best nutrition from various recipes.

By MEDERBEK K Z

Oct 26, 2024

in my opinion this information or how can i say , this topik is so useful for everyone in the world.Especially human who live in the world technology.

By Abigail A

Jan 26, 2024

The course was empowering and full of facts that helped me review my diet and make better food choices and health choices. I am glad I took the course.

By George A

Jul 7, 2023

this course has provided with fundamental knowledge on how to educate everyone with choice of food sensible substitution food by eating qualitatively.

By MARIA A D C V I

Aug 6, 2022

Gran curso, te integra bastante bien el ambito de la cocina y te ayuda a implementar otro tipo de herramientas y habilidades a la hora de la nutricion.