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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 Johana M K

May 5, 2020

Very good introduction to food and health. Maya and Paul discussed interesting topics from the scientific and practical life. Loved the recipies, Many thanks!

By Melanie C

Oct 20, 2019

It was amazing now my family and me we eat healthier than the last years, I'm so thakfull. thankyou to give us your time to teach us a lot of nutrition thanks.

By Mara H

Aug 28, 2019

I am training to become a health coach and this course gave me some great information that I can use when coaching clients on developing healthy eating habits.

By Goutham S

Aug 16, 2019

This course has opened my eyes and informed me the right things that I need in this age of information deluge about food and ongoing diet fads. Thanks a lot!!!

By Chi.Giao H

Aug 9, 2017

An interesting and helpful course to pursue. It's not too challenging but providing me a lot of knowledge to improve my diet. Thank you for running the course.

By Jazzmin W

Jan 15, 2017

perfect for a pre nutrition student, someone looking to better understand their weightloss journey, or anyone interested in knowing more about their own body.

By Lilian T

Aug 4, 2016

The videos were interesting and the lecturer captivating. Overall an excellent course and finally the first course that I have been motivated enough to finish!

By felipe b

Jun 11, 2016

Amazing course! It's a great tool to help people choose better foods to eat!

This course can also help people have a better life! Thank you for the opportunity!

By Ana L P S

Feb 14, 2016

It is a starting and refreshing point of view of how can we start to eat healthier without the feeling that we have to put a lot of effort, time and lifestyle.

By Светлана В

May 16, 2024

Хорошие знания об устройстве пищи и питательных её компонентов, а также понятные и простые рекомендации в отношении изменения пищевого поведения! Благодарю 🙏

By Sara K

Mar 5, 2023

This was so helpful. I am doing the other one with my son so he understands why we needed the change in habits and behaviours that we had, Thank you for this.

By Vasina I

Jan 22, 2023

I really liked the course.I gained additional knowledge and new information.A very competent teacher, who is very pleasant to listen to.Thanks for the course.

By Thibaut M

Apr 3, 2022

Great course! You will learn a lot about nutrition and if you are interested in optimizing your fitness alongside with nutrition, than this course is for you!

By Ariel C

Apr 7, 2021

This deepened my understanding of nutrients and how simple it is to throw together a tasty and healthy dish. I’m definitely going to be trying Maya’s recipes.

By Gabi D

Oct 26, 2020

I am very happy that I found this course! It really helped me to understand the basics of nutrition! It was easy to comprehend and fast! Great job, everybody!

By Rosemary W

May 20, 2020

I thought the course was well thought out...very detailed, yet simple enough for anyone to understand. I like the visuals and Maya was enjoyable to listen to.

By Leah M

May 13, 2020

Super informative with helpful, practical recommendations on where to start now. Not rules, but guidelines to help the student eat healthier and be healthier.

By Lia O

May 7, 2020

Very much an intro level nutrition course. Great if you want to know how to make simple yet effective changes in your diet to create long-term health changes.

By Rajdeep S

Apr 1, 2020

I have no words to express the quality of the course. From content to the way of teaching, everything was perfectly executed. I highly appreciate the efforts.

By Ingrid A A L

Jan 31, 2020

Es una gran introducción a la alimentación saludable, consciente y bien informada. Me hubiera gustado que tuviera más recursos adicionales pero fue excelente.

By vivi c

Sep 11, 2019

This course introduced basic knowledges of nutrients and foods to me. More like an intro. I want to learn more and be more knowledgeable and skillful on this.

By Mitzi S

Aug 5, 2019

Easily one of the best courses in Coursera. Practical, educational, and entertaining. My deepest gratitude to those involved in making this course accessible!

By Tennille G

Oct 8, 2018

Everyone should do this course, it is interesting and essential to making sense of all the conflicting food/nutrition information we are bombarded with daily.

By Damayanti Z

Sep 8, 2024

the course is really good and meaningful to get more basic knowledge of our situation in the world now, hopefully this knowledge can bring everyone open mind

By Muhammad B

Nov 8, 2023

I really enjoyed attending this course and learned many new things and knowledge which are really helpful in keeping our health and food at a standard level.