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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

AT

Jun 21, 2021

The course outline were very informative and direct. I am now very aware on my daily eating habits and what to look out for when selecting a dish that will serve to be healthy in mind, soul and body.

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!

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By Porsche A

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Aug 30, 2019

Very basic information, but informative and fun.

By Koh Y T

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Jun 8, 2016

insightful introduction to health and nutrition.

By wendy d

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Dec 9, 2023

you only mentioned obesity but not malnutrition

By Olesya I S

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Sep 21, 2022

Хорошее начало для старта к здоровому питанию!

By Конева А В

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Feb 3, 2021

Очень много воды, по существу почти ничего нет.

By Farrah

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May 6, 2020

Very basic but still informative and up to date

By Manon M

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Apr 10, 2020

Good course, but could have been more in depth.

By louise ö

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May 23, 2019

Good for basic but bias to ameria way of living

By Mahmoud S

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Feb 12, 2018

Informative to an extent . needs more details .

By Shiza A

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Aug 16, 2017

well organized and adequate flow of information

By Moh A

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Jul 17, 2017

Very helpful, yet somehow lacking more content.

By Harshit m

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Jan 27, 2025

it contains great information about nutrition.

By Mehtap D

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May 23, 2022

Thank you, I learned about portion arrangement

By Althea J

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Jun 11, 2020

Great insight into our relationship with food.

By Miguel V Q

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Jul 10, 2016

Good introduction! I wish it was deeper though

By Michelle R

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May 4, 2016

Very useful course for newcomers to nutrition!

By Elizabeth M

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Oct 9, 2022

Basic knowledge about food and food history.

By Ahmed E

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Feb 9, 2022

thanks for your advices about food and health

By Conspire M

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Jun 28, 2019

detailed course delivery and very informative

By Lucas v d M

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Mar 5, 2018

Content is nice, but at the end way too easy.

By Heike S

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Feb 26, 2018

A good course with good hints and recipes :-)

By astri m

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Nov 13, 2017

Very useful for both academic and daily lives

By Marie S

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Jan 7, 2017

Nice course to get started on Food and Health

By Beth D

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Mar 7, 2016

A good basic review of healthy eating habits.

By Tochi O

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Dec 13, 2023

I really enjoyed the simplicity is delivery.