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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 Camila F V

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Sep 21, 2020

Es un curso excelente y muy completo!! aprendí demasiado gracias a los profesores, explican todo de manera muy detallada haciendo que todo sea más fácil de comprender.

By sarika a

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Jun 5, 2020

it was really good to have so much healthy and nutritious information about how to eat your food. And how the processed food markets are working. This was alot helpful

By Nicole m

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Jun 1, 2020

Thank you. I like the video. They were very engaging, filled with great information and short. I felt well informed after learning this material and taking the quizzes

By Sicong L

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Apr 15, 2020

A good summary of the basic concept behind healthy eating. Love the idea "Eat Food. Not too much. Mostly Plants". Enjoyed the instruction videos of some recipe-to-try.

By Lesslie P D

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Apr 7, 2020

Me ha gustado el enfoque del curso, y comprendí que la clave es ser conscientes de lo que comemos en todo momento desde que uno va al supermercado hasta cuando cocina.

By Deleted A

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Dec 12, 2019

Loved the course and the useful knowledge imparted including the way it was imparted . Would love to go through more courses by Mr Michael Pollan . Kudos to you !!!!

By Kris L

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Jan 18, 2019

I think the teaching materials are very nice to read and learn. In the final part of the lecture, we could see some nice videos about how to make the nutritious foods.

By LFM S

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Nov 5, 2018

I love this course, taught me how to eat better, what is good and what's no, how to balance and the mantra "eat food, eat less, mostly vegetables" something like that.

By Aaina S

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Mar 11, 2018

I enjoyed learning about food. Very interactive and interesting way to gain knowledge especially due to the videos and food recipes in the end. An easy start to learn.

By Manuel B

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Feb 22, 2018

Learn so much about our food, and the system around it. I recommend this course very much to those who are looking to further their education on living a healthy life.

By Fatima K

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Jan 25, 2018

Highly informative and easy-going. In no time I consider myself more informed about food and everything related to it. A very healthy course recommended for everyone!!

By Iwona M

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Jul 10, 2017

course, very informative - however they were explaining so many basic stuff which in Europe every kid knows- that it made me think it's something wrong with Americans

By Jamel E

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Sep 21, 2023

I really enjoyed this course. Not only was it informative, but the format was up to date and highly engaging. This is a great intro course to learn about nutrition.

By Daniel A H

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Nov 21, 2022

I absolutely loved this course! It contains a lot of good information thank you for providing us with the tools and education we need to become a healthier community.

By Griselda M R

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May 16, 2022

Es un curso interesante, fácil de comprender y con información útil para poner en practica y que nos ayuda a evaluar la forma en la que estamos consumiendo alimentos.

By Flora G G

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Sep 28, 2021

Ha sido un curso muy interesante conociendo mucho más sobre como podemos llevar una alimentacion más saludable en nuestro día a día. Seguire aprendiendo con coursera

By Luis V

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May 18, 2021

Very valuable information and someone once told me "translating information into word's everyone understands is genius".

Thanks for making this available to everyone.

By Verónica E

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Mar 10, 2019

Great course, the videos are very easy to understand and to followed. I did enjoy learning.

Also the course brought up my interest to think about studying a career.

By Jerry H

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Jun 5, 2016

very concise and informative class. And also the first and only class I actually completed since I started using online course ware like 3 years ago. Worth your time!

By Kyrelle R G

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Nov 18, 2022

For me as a student and a person this course help me to know the importance of being healthy and having proper diet and what is the good benefits of cooking food at

By Aditya R

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Sep 3, 2022

excellent course on healthy eating. a must for all course because what can be more important than keeping your BODY healthy because that is the "place where u live"

By MDG M g

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May 18, 2022

Very clear and informative. I learned to be more critical about the importance of out nutrition, it doesnt have to be complicated so we can give a better message

By zeynep Ö

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Dec 20, 2021

It was a great pleasure to attend this course. I gained knowledge that changed my perspective. The course process was fun for me. Thanks to everyone who contributed.

By nubia r

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Oct 13, 2021

I HAVE LEARNED A LOT WITH THE RECIPES AND, HOW TO PREPARE HEALTHY MEALS AT HOME FOR DINNER AND EAT TOGETHER WITH THE FAMILY. THAN YOU, MS. MAYA ADAM AND MR. MICHAEL.

By Janviere K

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Feb 12, 2021

The material was so great high quality presentation and so easy and addictive. I kept watching until I finished the whole 1 month course in 1 week!

Great work Dr Maya