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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 Liset16

Apr 7, 2024

CURSO completo a nivel introductorio e informativo para comprender las bases de la nutrición con bases científicas e información relevante en relación a la comida y su época/ historia/hábitos.

By William W

Jul 27, 2022

i enjoyed the course very much. Was informative with real life solutions. Unfortunately upon completion, Coursea stated a Course Certificate was not offered, even though I paid $39 at signing.

By Mirian E R L

Jan 26, 2022

en este curso encontraras contenido sumamente entendible para personas que no pertenecemos al sector o na sabemos mucho del tema . me encanta que sea tan directo y el contenido de tanta calidad

By Deleted A

Aug 14, 2021

Well this course make me realize many important things about food and also my wrong habits of eating. From lectures, I have more enthusiasm to make a meal for my family. Thanks for this course!

By Jung C

Dec 19, 2020

Short but very educational and well-explained! It changes the way I see food and the way I eat. I now have the desire to know more and to share what I learned to others especially to my family.

By Livnat C

Jun 5, 2020

Great course! Informative, interesting and enjoyful! It's a quick introduction to the topic with a focus on the process and habits of eating and preparing food and not just the technical stuff.

By Mariana C

Apr 13, 2020

I really enjoyed this course! Easy to understand. It gives you the right tools and information to look at food at a different more healthy approach, in the way we choose, prepare, and eat food.

By Alexa B

Jan 20, 2020

Es un excelente curso que te enseña como comer saludablemente de manera sencilla. Como médico, también me ayuda a la hora de comentarle a mis pacientes como es comer sanamente. Muy recomendado!

By Juan C G G

Feb 20, 2019

Excellent!. Simple, clear and concise serves as a basis to learn mor about how to eat better, although with the advice given you can start a healthy diet at the end of the course.

I recommend it

By Deleted A

Feb 1, 2018

Great course!! amazing teacher, good tips, advices, explanations. Also the videos with receipes are great and they help you to change the chip and improve th way we eat. I would take it again!!

By Ai K

Oct 22, 2017

I have learnt very basic things about health and food especially highly processed foods. Very easy to understand and I would like to request a course with deeper subjects following this course.

By Ahmad K

Jan 22, 2017

I loved it ,thank you. You're making our world a better place. I hope you come up with more moocs that concern about our health,fitness and lifestyle.

This mooc is - without any doubts - a must.

By Misako Y

Feb 2, 2016

Easy to understand the fandamentals of our diet, well organized, and realistic and actionable suggestions for busy people. Highly recommended for people who are keen on their healthy lifestyle.

By Felicia C

Jun 24, 2023

Such an eye opening and practical course for health practitioners to counsel their patients regarding food, nutritions, and health. Eat real food and stay on the perimeter of the supermarket!!

By Oduntan T

Jun 21, 2022

Insightful knowlegde on food and nutrients. Thought me to be conscious of what goes into my body system, go for nutrients in cooked food(especially homemade food) rather than processed foods.

By 孙杰

May 22, 2022

with basic knowledge about food and healty, together with practical ways to bring all the knowledge to daily life, i have started cooking from home instead of eating too much of processed food

By Ogunnupebi R

Oct 28, 2020

I learnt that preparing my meals at home though tasking and more demanding but far healthier than buying processed food. Also that plant-based food have more nutritional values and a lot more.

By jOAN W

Aug 4, 2020

I enjoyed this course so much, and i learnt so much from it. I feel better and will be making much wiser health decisions. The mode of study was perfect and enjoyed every bit of it. KUDOS!!!!

By Carmen J G T

Jul 16, 2020

Thank you! It was an easy to understand course with so much important information and facts that make you more capable of taking important decisions when buying, selecting and preparing meals.

By Rosana J

May 14, 2020

Very good introductory course to food and health with great information on the current Western world's food crisis and simple, efficient ways to turn it around with knowledge and home cooking.

By Shamika A O

May 8, 2019

This course is very excited. You can learn how to manage and maintain healthy eating habit. Each one of the video and the ingredients are helpful if you wanted to make healthy choices of food.

By Nitin J

Apr 2, 2018

Really a must have course on nutrition fro those who are health consious. Everything were just explained in a clear & simple manner thus solving complex problems of health by simple solutions.

By Nancy A

Nov 11, 2016

Loved the course! Excellent content that could have long term health benefits when implemented. The videos were well done and the information presented was clear and interesting. Thank you!

By Sara M

Feb 9, 2016

Curso muy interesante, con vídeos muy bien realizados e imágenes que facilitan la comprensión. Me ha gustado mucho y creo que aplicaré estos conocimientos e intentaré profundizar más en ellos.

By Stephanie C

Apr 4, 2021

Quick course to rethink how you are choosing, preparing, and consuming food. You will learn accurate information about nutrition and will be given strategies to promote healthy eating habits.