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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

CN

May 13, 2021

Really good as an introductory guide to general human nutrition. Gives great insights on cooking, planning meals and health diet habits. It's a rather short course with actually impactful information.

PE

Oct 18, 2021

This course taught me a lot about the components of food! Processed and non-processed food which was the best food of all. I will be happy to spread this healthy dietary ways to my family and friends!

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By Mariana M

Aug 13, 2022

Não façam. O certificado vem com um belo "sem créditos autorizados pela stanford" estampado, além de, apesar de toda propagando com numero de horas antes de iniciar o curso, isso tb nao vir no diploma. Uma bela de uma propaganda enganosa. Tentando um reebolso ja!

By Dyakova N

Jun 24, 2018

Курс оказался очень низким по уровню предоставленных знаний. В стране, где я живу, у каждого есть кухня и никого не нужно учить готовить элементарную еду. Что вредно есть транс-жиры и так давно всем понятно. Ничего полезного я для себя не извлекла.

By stevie f

Apr 8, 2020

Truly disappointed in this course and upset I spent the money to get the certificate of completion. The only module that was informative was the macro + metabolism. I would have rather preferred a course in depth from Michael Pollan himself.

By Carla F R

Jun 8, 2022

I DONT LIKE THE CONTENT , IS REPETING WHAT WEE HAVE IN SOCIAL MEDIA , NOTHING NEW ,BUT WHAT IS MORE SERIOUS IS WHEN THEY RECOMEND YOU TO HAVE WHITE SUGER IN YOUR KITCHEN AS "MUST' INGREDIENT , CRAZY . I WANT MY MONEY BACK

By Kelly M

Oct 16, 2024

This course is mostly based on common knowledge. I did learn a few new terms but not the way I expected it to be. Also I do not thing an entire model should be focused on recipes. This is not a cook book

By Clarissa S

Jul 9, 2021

This course has no interesting information and does not go into details. All the information given is quite vague and to be found easy on the internet if you are interested in the topic.

By Igor K

Feb 9, 2016

This is not a course - this is a 90 minutes lecture.

The idea is greate. But this lecture is only start. Its very brief and not profound.

This more advices and not scientifically oriented.

By Aoife S

Jan 24, 2021

an entire classist and fatphobic misunderstanding of nutrition and science to shame americans instead through fear of disease instead of knowledge and empowerment. gross, honestly.

By Will S

Jun 19, 2019

This course offers very little substance; very superficial and shallow treatment of the subject. Only a complete novice to the idea of eating well would learn much of value here.

By Amira S

Jul 8, 2021

The content is very basic and easily accessed via youtube, which is fine if the course is being offered for free. Having this as a paid course is not worth the money at all.

By Lim K G

May 21, 2020

If you kindly offer me a free certificate, than I rate 4 stars for your short course Stanford Introduction to Food and Health. So you win I win. Fair. Million thanks.

By Janet

Nov 9, 2021

Interview with Michael Pollan is 3 minute sections. Nothing intriguing or helpful for anyone with a basic knowledge of food and a tendency to not eat junk food.

By Pesho

Mar 11, 2016

It is very basic and the principles are for a third-grader. After all the things said, at the end the first video was about pancakes (nvm they were gluten free)

By Elena B

Apr 16, 2021

This course was very disappointing and with extremely simple and basic information. It's eating and nutrition for those who have no knowledge about it at all.

By Sophia S

Jul 13, 2020

This was a very basic course on nutrition. If you have any knowledge on basic nutrition, cooking, and eating this is not the course for you.

By Mike H

May 12, 2020

Way too short and far too easy. The videos do not need watching to complete quizzes. This is the most common sense approach to nutrition.

By Sandra D

Apr 26, 2020

Really poor. It of course depends on the level you are at. But this is aimed for an absolute beginner. Really disappointed. Waste of time

By Susanne M

Dec 5, 2016

Well, this course definetely has a clear message and a good purpose. However, it is very basic and coursera might not the right platform.

By Ed V

Oct 28, 2020

I am a scientist and I prefer advice from primary sources rather than journalists who give no citations.

Besides, the course is trivial.

By Ngozi N

Oct 28, 2020

You do not need to take the course to know about healthy eating. Complete waste of time. Finished in less than 30 minutes altogether.

By Loren C

Mar 1, 2021

I feel dumber for having taken this course. I was looking for courses in Food Science, and ended up up with a home-ec class.

By lian o

Oct 20, 2024

very basic information, nothing new, the course is way too long for the amount of information provided! disappointed really

By Dr. M B

Aug 24, 2023

Very Biased towards high carb vegan diets, and describes outdated information regarding saturated fats and animal protein.

By Brooke M

Jun 20, 2021

Very basic information. I was disappointed because I was looking to dive past a middle school understanding of nutrition.

By equiphile

Mar 8, 2024

cannot stand the "music " in the background. how can anyone learn with that row. I continue very annoyed.