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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.

TL

Sep 30, 2016

Extremely interesting course. I feel the material and videos were very easy to absorb and understand. I certainly would recommend this to anyone with an interest in food and how it affects our health.

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By Doroteya

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Sep 7, 2021

It was super useful for me. The good thing is that there are subtitles at the bottom, and the lecturers explain slowly and clear.

By Géssica R s

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Jun 22, 2021

Perfect!! I am pretty happy. I cant' believe I study in English because I just know portuguese. Thank you Maya Thank you so much

By Marc B

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Apr 17, 2021

Impressive synthesis of research, recommendations and presentation. Actionable take aways are plenty and well stated. Top notch!

By Marian

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Mar 18, 2021

Lots of great basics in nutrition and how to make healthy food choices. Sets a great foundation to continue nutrition education.

By Denise N B

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Feb 2, 2021

esse curso foi muito proveitoso para mim, já que sou estudante de nutrição. Amei saber um pouco mais sobre a alimentação em U.S.A

By Perla C

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Nov 20, 2020

It does a great job, explaining the basics of how we should eat. It teaches why we got to this point, why obesity its at its peak

By Boma N

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Jun 29, 2020

the course has made me to have a different approach to food, food consumption, food purchasing and reading of nutritional labels.

By Bhaskar S

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May 8, 2020

The course was clear and really motivating to change food consumtion. the course is for beginners who have not to less knowledge.

By Gabriella K R

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Apr 16, 2020

Really mind blown!

Never knew I can learn so much about diet, food, and nutrition for Free!

Thank You Maya & Michael For Sharing!

By Pulkit G

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Jul 31, 2019

Very interesting course and helped me learned a lot of things about our food. Will help me throughout my life to keep me healthy.

By Natalia P

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Mar 7, 2017

Great and very interesting course! Thanks a lot for the opportunity to listen to the speakers and to get very useful information!

By Wong W Y

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Oct 3, 2016

A very good course recommended for health personnel and lay person ;-) Learnt a lot especially about healthy home cooking recipes

By Rugved V

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Mar 20, 2016

Really simple and to the point course. Learned a lot from this, really thank you to people at stanford for putting this together.

By Karine P

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Feb 9, 2016

Very useful and interesting lessons on health & food, what to eat, how to eat, and some useful tips for home cooking, thank you!!

By Peng-Fei G

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Jan 21, 2016

I just review the first week of the course, and I think this course is what I want. It will help me to build my long-term health.

By Lisa F

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Oct 20, 2022

enjoyed this course. I see a lifestyle change coming. I will definitly incorporate the information learned into my lifestyle.

By Shafi K A

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Sep 21, 2021

This course helped me to understand the nutrition thoroughly, it is very helpful in daily life. Thank you Dr. Adam and coursera.

By TE M

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Aug 7, 2021

I Love the course,it teaches a better understanding of eating the right food to pleasure yor health,simple and inexpensive ways

By Katherine V

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Jul 26, 2021

very helpful to find out whats best for your bodyu and what not. I really learn so much from this course, i highly recommend it.

By Rajat J

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Apr 30, 2021

Absolutely loved this! I usually tend not to give ratings but this was so informative, really appreciate the effort and content!

By Zhuang Y M

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Apr 2, 2021

Great introduction to food, health and nutrition. Practical tips and basic nutrition information to develop a healthy lifestyle.

By Aisha W

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Aug 1, 2020

Helpful class. Very "Health and Food 101", if you will. Easy to navigate and good content. Will definitely recommend. Thank you!

By Victoria S F

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Jul 31, 2020

Um curso direto e objetivo em como melhorar a alimentação e se aproximar ainda mais do alimento. Ema grande e ótima experiência!

By IVAN A G J

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Jul 31, 2020

Excelente curso muy productivo para el ámbito nutricional que se aplica al dia a dia y fomenta nuevos habitos de vida saludable.

By Shama A R

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Jul 11, 2020

This course have increased my knowledge regarding weight management. I love this course as a beginner you must try this one out.