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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 Suvidha J

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Jul 12, 2023

The course is great for those who are just starting out to know about healthy food habits.It is a beginner course with clear takeaways.

By Donald R

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Mar 6, 2023

Great learning experience. I've learned so much as a healthcare worker and also on a personal level. This was fun and very informative.

By Beth A Y

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Sep 4, 2020

I enjoyed the entire course and especially liked the cooking portion. Could I recommend creating a grocery list for that portion also.

By Azubuike U

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Jun 25, 2020

It's a wonderful course to be honest. Although very basic, but quite interesting and educative as well. i like it. Learnt a few things.

By Sudipta B

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Jun 12, 2020

It's my first course in Coursera. I really enjoy my course. I also want to thank my teacher for her wonderful lecture. #From Bangladesh

By Aditi B

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Jun 3, 2020

Food and health have been combined so well in the course that healthy eating would be the nicest option to practice for a better living

By kishan t

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Mar 2, 2019

THE COURSE PROVIDED MUCH OF PRELIMINARY INFORMATION ON THE CONTEMPORARY EATING HABITS AND HOW WE SHOULD INCULCATE HEALTHY EATING HABITS

By Joe L

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Oct 25, 2018

This is really great,bacause i was like that before,and i am healthier than others and energetic,this course make me firm on my opinion

By Swati K

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Sep 25, 2017

Nice course with a holistic approach to leading a healthy life. Leaving me with more wiser choices of food rather than fretting over it

By Sara R

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Apr 28, 2017

Good course, practical, simple and valuable advise. The information provided will indeed help improve my quality of life. Thanks a lot!

By Andre V d d f

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Mar 11, 2017

It's amazing course I've learned a lot things specially how to healthy by eating a right food.

Thank you for an amazing course well done

By Aadya T

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May 2, 2024

Great for beginners like high school students with no experience in this subject. Helps to start off with basics in food and nutrition

By Adegboye S

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Dec 2, 2022

I had a great time learning through this course. All thanks to the tutor for making every outline well explanatory and not so complex.

By Rejene M R

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Aug 31, 2022

This course is full of useful information. I learned to be aware of the food I consume because of it's effect on our long term health.

By rosa N

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Mar 28, 2022

Lovely course! Easy to understand material and quizes . Can help with improving your lifestyle and psossibly your family and friends!

By Kira K

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Jan 20, 2022

Thank you so much for the information. It is very useful and interesting for the beginners in nutrition and healthy food fife start.

By Lu M

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Mar 13, 2021

I learned a lot of interesting things in this course. I have a better relationship with food and I can have a better level of English.

By Samantha F

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Nov 6, 2020

This was an amazing course! Very informative and I learned a lot. I really enjoyed the videos and the recipes at the end of the course

By Anastasiia C

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Aug 31, 2020

Information is extremely balanced and well-presented. Unfortunately, the course too short - I would love to learn much more like this!

By Alexandra B

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Aug 29, 2020

Very nice and well explained. I am feeling ready, excited and confident to try out the changes to optimize my family's health and diet

By Leon V U

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Aug 6, 2020

Very, very helpful and allows me to make smarter choices about what I eat. The sessions are short yet packed with so much information.

By Eric A S

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Jul 28, 2020

This course was very helpful and very informative. Now I am more concerned about how to eat and how to help others to be more healthy.

By Valia K

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Jul 18, 2020

Thank you for such a nice course! It is a great start in food studies! it s nicely made and I had a lot of pleasure to watch lectures!

By Roaming B

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Jun 2, 2020

This is my first experience of online course and it is a perfect way to learn in your own time. Thank you for the opportunity to learn