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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

KW

Mar 10, 2023

This course has a lot of great information on nutrition and simple eating without being overwhelming. It gives practical advice that anyone seeking to eat healthier can implement in their daily lives.

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 Edgar C

May 12, 2020

Excelente curso introductorio, una mezcla entre práctica y teoría, los datos, tips e información que se da tiene una gran relevancia porque incide en la realidad

By Isaac J I

Jan 18, 2020

It was really mind blowing course and easy to understand and to complete it. I would highly recommend this to anyone. I have gained lot of knowledge..

By Debra A

Jan 8, 2019

Good basic information to help lay foundations on food knowledge, history of how food became unhealthy and options for better choices for a healthier life style.

By Patricia A

Dec 27, 2023

De gran ayuda para nuestra salud, muy práctico y didáctico fácil de entender, tengo más conocimiento que me ayudarán a mejorar mi salud y de los demás. Gracias.

By Hongman T

Nov 30, 2022

I acquired a lot from the first two weeks, but the last three weeks are more common sense than professional or academic knowledge. Thank you all for the course.

By Violet L

Mar 21, 2022

thanks for this free course! it's a quick and easy course for a general understanding on the food we eat and how to choose and eat wisely for a healthier body!

By Tata M

Mar 14, 2022

Informative, pracfical course. Easily understandable for a person with no background in nutrition and also liked the advices which can be used in everyday life.

By Prabina R

Jul 6, 2020

This course has been educational and amazing. Truly loved the graphics and the entertaining host for having guided us throughout this journey. Thank you so much

By Brian A

Jul 2, 2020

A great introduction to understanding the purpose and functionality of food. It properly educates us on how to take control of our health in a practical manner.

By Katherin M L

May 12, 2020

Es muy útil y práctico, da aspectos muy puntuales sobre la alimentación saludable sin dejar de ser completo. Las ideas de receta me parecen un plus maravilloso.

By Andre J

May 4, 2020

Great course, Loved Michael Pollan's documentary on Netflix a while back, so was good to do a course where he expanded on some of his core ideas. Learned a lot.

By Juliana K

Apr 5, 2020

The course is very helpful. This course has made me make informed choices and control my diet. The course should be staged again for other people to enroll in.

By Aziza I

Jul 1, 2019

Super interesting and applicable to everyday life. I was looking for something like this for a month and finally found most of the things easily explained here.

By Ekaterina S

Sep 9, 2018

The course is very clear y very userfull. I hope it helps me to order and improve my cooking y eating habits and benefits for all my family! Thanks a lot, Maya!

By Deleted A

Jul 10, 2017

This is a very practical and basic course, it simplify concepts that we, as nutritionists, tend to complicate to our patients. Recipes are great and motivating.

By Teresa G

Sep 13, 2016

I took this course because I want my family and I to be more healthy. There is a lot of great information, which has helped me to make better lifestyle changes.

By Emöke C

May 29, 2016

A great course for people who are unsure if they are really eating healthy. A plus are the really simple simple but delicious recepies at the end of the course.

By RAFAEL E C S

Jun 20, 2024

es un curso de mucha importancia debe ser obligatorio para estudio escolar desde primaria y secundaria así los jóvenes están con un conocimiento mas amplio

By Nuraninie A A

Aug 4, 2023

I am so grateful to the educator for providing such an excellent explanation. Her concise video is packed with valuable information, and I truly appreciate it.

By Angel L C C

May 22, 2023

Excellent course, it helped me a lot to understand how important nutrition should be to keep my patients and myself healthy. thank you very much for the course

By Jindapa T

Sep 9, 2021

This course is so good and useful for many learner including me. The duration is suitable for introduction course which goes along well with lesson's quality.

By Natalie F

May 16, 2021

I went through the course twice because I found it so interesting and enjoyed it so much! I have implemented alot of what I have learnt to my family meals too.

By अदित्य ש ମ

Aug 5, 2020

A big thank you to the course instructor Maya Adams and for Michael Pollan to share valuable insights on the most significant part of our lives “Food & Health”

By Rashida s

Jul 2, 2020

It's a best course. Everyone should know about basic nutritions which are beneficial for health. Eating healthy and balanced food can protect us from diseases.

By Daivesh S

May 14, 2020

Nice course for beginners. The material and videos were very engaging and easy to understand. I would recommend this course to anyone with an interest in food.