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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

AE

Jun 21, 2018

It was an amazing course that allowed for me to be much more conscious of what I was eating and pushed me to strive to achieve a healthier lifestyle. Overall, it was very entertaining and informative!

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.

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By Yaryna T

May 9, 2018

Great course. I like that the information was given in short videos, very simple, that the average person can understand all properly. Thank you!

By Amanda Z

Mar 8, 2018

Brief and basic course about Food and Health. Great as in intro for Health Coaching Clients. Fun recopies and well delivered material. Very Good!

By Thom S

Oct 17, 2016

It was a bit short but very concise and full of helpful information. I hope to find and enroll in a similar course past this introduction course.

By BaoYiping

Jul 2, 2016

it's good and important to learn the knowledge from the course to maintain my health. I already changed my eating habit after the course. Thanks!

By Gréta K

Feb 25, 2016

Great course with beautiful images and illustrations. I would like to learn more about the topic, it would be great to make a second part for it.

By HEW K Y

Jan 21, 2025

Explanation is clear and easy to understand. Enjoy study online . Appreciated university support this course open to world wide country . Thanks

By Isha F

Jan 12, 2025

As a beginner it was easy to understand. If you are planning to dive into understanding food and nutritions it is a perfect course to start with

By Isabella H

Jan 6, 2025

I really enjoyed this course! It’s very convenient to watch the videos and complete the quizzes at my own pace and I loved the recipes provided!

By Dodo r و د

Oct 13, 2023

this course was pretty beneficient , the videos was short and to the point, i would like to thank everyone that worked to get this job well done

By María d C B P

Sep 13, 2022

Excelente curso! Muy práctico y con explicaciones claras y precisas. Gracias por compartir este conocimiento y ayudar a mejorar nuestras vidas.

By Darshan K

Jul 30, 2022

This course make me more knowledgeble and informative regarding food, health and fitness than earlier. Really i enjoyed the course and liked it.

By CC. L

Jul 25, 2022

Although this course went over information that I was aware of, it helped refresh my memory. I will get back on track with eating healthy again.

By Susan B

Feb 18, 2022

This was informative and easy to follow. I really enjoyed learning about ways to improve my health by making better choices in the foods I eat.

By Aeron W

Dec 4, 2020

I learnt a lot from the beginning and until the last cooking lessons I have watched. Keep on the good work and you will never regret to join it.

By Marcia B

Jul 14, 2020

It's helped me and m y family to improve our health. The information is very easy to understand and help you to implement in your daily routine.

By Natalia A

Apr 29, 2020

Thank you for this amazing course. I learned a lot about food and calories and everything I need to start having healthy eating habits. Thanks!!

By Fariza

Dec 12, 2018

absolutely loved the course! it was so useful! Thanks for an amazing course! it changed my eating habits. I am very glad for taking this course.

By Arelis R

Aug 28, 2018

I loved this course! It was introduced in an appropriate timely manner, according to the Syllabus. Thank you for offering this fabulous course.

By Juan D B

Mar 19, 2018

Outstanding and unexpected introduction with the most helpful tips on how to eat healthy and happily!! Thank you Dr. Adam!! I've learned so much

By Wende A P

Mar 10, 2016

good overview of the basics for people who want to improve their health (and don't realize that the standard American diet is making them sick).

By Dr R g د ر ج

Aug 31, 2022

excellent content , good teacher skills . i have learned too much about food and nutrition and its relationship and how it facts on our health.

By Zahistha B R

Nov 10, 2021

Dr. Maya Adam's courses are always amazing and easy to grasp. Have already did child nutrition and cooking and now this was fabulous. Thank you

By SaiTejasri.M

Oct 15, 2021

Loved it !! A very Interesting topic n the way they picturised n shown videos with detailed information n in a easy language made more involved

By Mintesnot T

Sep 17, 2021

I learned about food, nutrients and how the food we eat affects our health and what sorts of foods we should eat to maintain our health status.

By Alexandra B

Oct 26, 2020

I really enjoyed this course! I truly feel like I can shop for food that is less processed and I fully understand what I am putting in my body.