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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 Erini P

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Jan 15, 2021

This was very clear to understand. I've already started applying what I've learned to my everyday routine of cooking, and in general planning our family meals. Thank you!

By Farhiya m m

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Oct 5, 2020

I am from somalia, this course gives me more skill to important of health and food dietry which makes my knowledge very good about food which is healthier to the community

By Shadha E

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Jun 30, 2020

Nice course really enjoy it and can follow it easily. At the end got a few recipes that i will tried them and recommend to my fried specially who want Gluten free recipes.

By Dinorah D L A N N

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Jun 8, 2020

Excellent material, so easy to follow. I ended wanting to learn more about the positive ways of meals preparation and mindfulness about what I take to my mouth and body.

By Hannah A

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Jun 2, 2020

I really love this course. Our instructor Ma'am Maya Adams was so wonderful in this course. I enjoyed every bit of it. Thank you Stanford University!! Thank you Coursera!!

By Cynara B

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Mar 18, 2020

This course is a bliss! I loved every second of it, both Maya and Michael Pollan are great to synthesize information and to make it simple to absorb! Very good experience!

By Ana N d S N

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Mar 4, 2019

I loved it! It's well constructed. It helps you understand the importance of nutrition and how to apply it to your daily life. It has broadened my view on food and health.

By Suzana D

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Jun 16, 2018

I really recommend this course for everyone, we need to learn how to start our real nutrition, and teach our children to reduce infinity the obesity and diseases globally.

By Chai T

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Dec 28, 2021

An excellent, on point, easily comprehensible course on the impact of foods to our body, the food culture in the United States, how to make the right food decisions, etc.

By sarah m

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Apr 28, 2021

A very good course that helps you live a sustainable life, by giving practical solutions to eating healthy. And breaks health myths. The recipe's are noteworthy. Superb!!

By Anupama B

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Oct 10, 2020

I AM ANUPAMA, I Was a student for the food and health course.these course helped me a lot to understand about food and health.course conductor brilliant virtual trainer.

By Annica S

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May 6, 2020

The instructor was very good and easy to follow along with having Michael Pollen as part of the videos and giving his insight. Very good introduction to Food and Health!

By José L M C

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Apr 19, 2020

excelentes conocimientos básicos sobre nutrición, gracias por esta iniciativa de educación online, hace de esta cuarentena que seamos productivos y aprovechemos el tiempo

By Sara M

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Oct 8, 2018

The course was really helpful. All the facts were explained not complicated and the information was a kind that anyone could benefit. Wish to take more courses like this.

By Nyameayeyi T

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Jan 13, 2025

I liked everything about this course. The way it was delivered was easy to understand and my favorite part was the fact that healthy recipes were included in the course.

By Vinicius O

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Apr 8, 2024

very good, but could delve deeper into the most important and commun micronutrients, explaining from where type of food they come from and their impact on the human body

By Carola

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Feb 3, 2023

I learned

a lot of tools to eating healthy. The course explains

very easy the way we need to balance our food.they teach you some dishes to cook healthy for your family.

By Araceli F

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Mar 22, 2022

All the information was so easy to understand and applicable to daily activities. Love all the recepies and additional recommended readings, documentaries, and websites!

By Sabina R

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Jun 28, 2021

I found "Stanford introduction to food & health " best overall online nutrition certification program

Thanks for all the valuable information received through this course

By Catherine B

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Jan 6, 2021

It was an excellent course and refresher! I refined my foundational knowledge of nutrition with numerous helpful information that I can adapt to my daily eating habits.

By Lev G

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Nov 26, 2020

Hallo, ich bin Ingenieur von Beruf, aber die Frage bezüglich der gesunden Lebensweise interessieren mich sehr, sodass dieser Kurs für mich persönlich sehr hilfreich war.

By TRILCE R O

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Jul 28, 2020

Me ha gustado mucho el curso y pude comprender los temas, soy ingeniera civil. y me siento feliz de poder terminar el curso y haber aprendido. Disfruté mucho del curso.!

By Jackelin M

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Jul 19, 2020

Me encanta la información, muy util para conocer la distribución de alimentos de buena calidad. Enteder las etiquetas de los productos y evitar todo alimento procesado.

By orlando d p

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May 24, 2020

Excelente curso.

Me sirve para mi vida personal, alimentarme bien, prevenir enfermedades, aumentar las defensas y me ayuda con mis paciente. Mejora la calidad de vida.

By Cynthia M

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Oct 16, 2019

This is a quick, interesting course on food and health. Great ideas to improve your food choices and basic knowledge for anyone interested in healthy eating and living.