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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

PE

Oct 18, 2021

This course taught me a lot about the components of food! Processed and non-processed food which was the best food of all. I will be happy to spread this healthy dietary ways to my family and friends!

VI

Jan 18, 2021

It was an interesting and informative, at a basis level, course. The information is easy to understand and the new gained knowledges tend to remain in your memory, due to short and interactive videos.

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By Maria T

Jul 13, 2023

The course provides informative tips for balanced nutrition. Thank you for the recipes, Maya!

By nguyen h t

Nov 15, 2022

Very basic but has some useful information to take away. Thank you, instructors and producers.

By micheline k

Oct 21, 2021

I enjoyed this course (it was my first course) it was simple , easy and so beneficial, thanks

By Faiqa R

Oct 6, 2021

it was really a informative course to make your make your ideas more clearer regarding health.

By Daniel A G R

Sep 14, 2021

Me motivo mejor la alimentación y cambio mi perspectiva en cuanto a forma de ver los alimentos

By A.L. O M

May 9, 2021

It's very easier and interesting. Videos are short, so they are perfect to put on at any time.

By Alex S

Mar 10, 2021

Tremendous info to get me started on my path. Very easy to keep up, very informative, and fun!

By joelle k

Oct 20, 2020

very interesting course, very useful to know more about healthy life.

Lots of new information.

By Nancy

Oct 2, 2020

Good introduction, very easy to understand. Would have liked it to be a bit more challenging.

By Kiran B

Oct 2, 2020

I'm very happy to doing this online course.every thing is very helpful. Thankyou team members.

By Huda Z A

Sep 19, 2020

i have learned alot of Valuable and helpful nutritional information .

thanks Coursera :) <3 <3

By Sallie W

Sep 11, 2020

I liked it and learned a lot of knowledge, as well as the cooking videos. Thank you very much

By ambrose a

Aug 4, 2020

Great course with lot of information and basics knowledge of organic food and processed foods.

By Tuane V R M

Jul 13, 2020

Com o curso eu posso acrescentar ainda mais conhecimento em minha área de trabalho, muito bom!

By Hoang M D

Jun 30, 2020

Great Course with good explanation and love the fact that Maya put some recipes in the course!

By ANA P A D

May 12, 2020

Excellent course. Very easy to follow, relevant interviews, practical examples and eye opener.

By Andrea p

May 5, 2020

Muy bueno! Está en español también y me ayudo mucho con mi vida personal al momento de cocinar

By Amani

Apr 30, 2020

I love it.. Basically cause i'm a dietion i greatful that this course was very complete for me

By Keila M

Apr 23, 2020

Información interesante y suficiente para impulsar la curiosidad de continuar la investigación

By Ni K A A

Feb 12, 2020

Great e-learning experience with Stanford about nutrition and the impact on our health

By Maia S

Jul 9, 2019

The course was easy to follow and somewhat challenging. It's a good beginner nutrition course.

By Rajnish S

Feb 26, 2019

this was the great experience to get from cursera to know something about food and nutients.:)

By Kate N

Jan 16, 2019

Basic issues are covered, but prepared precisely, efficiently and understandable. Recommended!

By Екатерина

Nov 14, 2018

Спасибо, это замечательный курс, который расширяет представления о правильной и здоровой пище.

By Mary L B

Apr 16, 2018

I am trying to eat wisely, and this course gave me a good foundation to learn about nutrition.