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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

NI

Dec 5, 2020

Foods and us have a relationship, and this course defines that relationship. Personally, this course provides positive experience for me in regards of food, meal preparation, and eating in moderation.

NK

Feb 24, 2019

It was very informative course. It could have more quizzes and assignments. The way things were explained in the course was quiet interesting. Keep it up!! course. I really like this way of education.

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By Alexandra Z

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Jun 2, 2016

Very simple and understandable chunks of information, charming and inspirational instructor, fascinating and colorful video... It would be great to enroll in advanced course :)

By Margarita M

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Nov 1, 2023

Thanks for very interesting and useful information and for the certificate, but I didn't understand why there is no my name on the certificate: there's only "coursera learner".

By Rose S

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Oct 3, 2022

Very good overview.  The presenters were easy to listen to.  The info presented was clear and actionable. Navigating the food environment section and the recipes were the best.

By Gricelda S

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May 18, 2022

HI, I WOULD LIKE TO COLLABORATE TRANSLATING TO SPANISH BECAUSE I FOUND THIS COURSE VERY HELPFUL AND INTERESTING BUT WHEN I WENT BACK TO THE COURSE I COULD NOT FIND THE OPTION.

By Sandrine L

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Mar 8, 2021

I am really interested in understanding better nutrition and fondamental basis of nutrition This course gives me new tips which are really helpful in every day life.

Many thanks

By Mariana G

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Apr 8, 2020

Simple but very informative. The videos are enjoyable and have a lot of information. Useful for non-health professionals who want to improve their eating habits. RECOMMENDED!!!

By Renan S

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Apr 8, 2020

Quick and clear lessons, very understandable.

Do not confuse common sense and banalities, this is all about wisdom and knowledge here.

I found very good advices for healthy food.

By Ioanna G

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Jan 18, 2020

Great lesson to learn the basic about dietary. I would recommned to everybady with basic or no knowledge about nutrition to take this lesson. I enjoy it and learn many things.

By Leopold

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Oct 9, 2019

it depict the food and health connection and more inportantly, correct or shape my basic view of health and food. I can tell which are health food from processed and junk food.

By Viri O Z

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Oct 4, 2017

I loved the content and the simple way of explaining complex concepts. It is very accurate in its recommendations and easy to follow for those who seek to improve their health.

By jessica d P

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Feb 4, 2022

the course is perfect, it taught me a lot about the importance of healthy eating and mainly to look at the packaging labels, congratulations to the creators, wonderful course.

By Suraj K P

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Apr 15, 2021

Another excellent course launched by Stanford University under the platform Coursera. Thank you very much for bringing out this and changing millions of lives on this planet !

By Douglas R

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Aug 9, 2020

Um curso de qualidade que possibilitou uma visão mais ampla com relação a uma alimentação saudável, dentro das possibilidades de cada individuo. Material excelente e didático.

By thajai c

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Jul 6, 2020

I love this coarse im already an dietition but this coarse revised my knowledge .thanks for the creaters ,professors and maya adams for this incredible oppourtunity thank you.

By Hugo B

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May 3, 2020

I loved taking this course. I spent a great time at home and I feel like I made the most out of my time taking each lesson. I Worked at my pace and learned lots of new things.

By Youssra A A

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Mar 16, 2020

Super interesting course, and very useful and applicable to your own life. It is extremely informative but easy to understand and retain. I loved it and strongly recommend it.

By Franklin D S N

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Feb 19, 2020

I fully believe that this course helped me to develop new skills in my daily life. it was an update on my future academic life. Since I met this platform, my life has changed.

By Thúy A P

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Jul 5, 2019

To me, the course explains general knowledge about food in an easy to understand way. I find it really helpful and it has encouraged me to eat smarter and healthier every day.

By Sanaz B

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Jul 26, 2017

Excellent introductory course for anyone who is interested in healthy eating. The course is too basic for those in the field, but is highly recommended for the general public.

By 赵滢滢

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Mar 6, 2016

Many culture have different diet.But we all are supposed to consume more real food.And the moderation of labels is very helpful.Hope everyone can master the art of moderation.

By Olga P

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Dec 16, 2021

Well-structured, organized and nicely served. Never thought I'd ever gonna say that, but I really enjoyed tests for the way they were created, both challenging and creative.

By Misael B

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Aug 26, 2021

Buenísimo, lo recomiendo, Gracias a este curso logré cocinar pasta por primera vez y me encantó el resultado, saludable y delicioso. El curso es completo y fácil de entender.

By Glorimar P

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Jun 28, 2020

Fue un curso maravilloso donde pude aprender acerca de Informática de salud

Nutrición

Seguridad alimenticia

Ciencia de los Alimentos. LO RECOMIENDO ABIERTAMENTE. MUCHAS GRACIAS.

By shivanshi v

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Apr 3, 2019

this course was really good , it gave me a lot of knowledge about the food we eat and the ways to stay healthy. i really want to thank coursera for giving me this opportunity

By Patty M

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Feb 16, 2019

This class helped me to understand the importance of incorporated fresh fruits and vegetables into my meals, how to place them onto my plate, and the proper portions of each.