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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

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.

PN

Aug 22, 2021

Very informative! Thanks for having this course free so that more people who are starting to learn about eating properply (like me) will be able to get access to authentic and legit lessons on food ;)

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By David H

Dec 29, 2018

Wonderfully engaging and interesting introduction to food and health! Look forward to completing more of these courses throughout the next year

By Kenji T

May 15, 2018

Don't miss a word from a lecturer. This course is very informative, interesting and fun for anyone who are interested in health and nutrition.

By Rodrigo P

Apr 28, 2018

It was a great experience learning some more about nutrition and health. I would recomend this course to any enthusiast of a healthy lifestyle.

By Pedro E

Oct 9, 2017

Its exceptional if i could get two guaranteed certificates of this course i would because it is by far important and essential for human life

By Phoebe C 曹

Apr 26, 2016

It's brief but quite informative. It organizes its content in a way that's both educative and entertaining at the same time. love Maya's style.

By Amaninder S

Jul 11, 2023

I would really appreciate Coursera platform to learn professionally. And definitely food knowledge will keep me and others away from sickness.

By DENNIS A A

Nov 14, 2022

The discourse on this course was very elucidative and informative. It has really broadened my knowledge on food and health. Kudos to Coursera.

By Michelle S

Sep 30, 2022

Básico, contiene cimientos importantes no solo para quienes nos dedicamos al mundo del Bienestar sino para cualquier ser humano del planeta :)

By Pratap H

Aug 22, 2022

This course is excellent for all who are curious to take care of their health . They can learn further from the websites those are suggested .

By stephanie j

Apr 3, 2022

I learned how I should feed myself, it is a good course that helps everyone how to improve our nutrition and the importance of eating at home.

By Elmina P

Aug 13, 2021

Very interesting course filled with new interesting information that evey individual should be aware of in order to build a better lifestyle.

By Alexander E

Jun 13, 2021

I learned a lot in this course. It definitely helped me start eating better. The recipes at the end look delicious. I Can't wait to try them!!

By Mayra G

Apr 8, 2021

Even though is a beginners course is very informative and very eye opening to the ways we're raised to eat versus the way we should be eating.

By Alejandra A P

Mar 3, 2021

This is a basic course to teach people tips on how to improve health from learning how to select food, how to eat better and even how to cook!

By Enya M

Dec 2, 2020

a very fast but informative basic course. it was well organized and the information was very helpful. I enjoyed it a lot, thank you very much!

By Stacey C

Aug 27, 2020

The material was presented in a very informative and engaging way. The videos and graphics were excellent. Thank you for this helpful course!

By Jodie C

Jul 29, 2020

A very satisfying course. Very easy to follow and provided good topline information about food and nutrition and their relationship to health.

By Laura M C

Jul 18, 2020

its a first approach to our eating habbits in a more conscious way both in the purchase of products and in their intake; its inspiring:::::)))

By Bronagh

Jun 14, 2020

very informative and eye-opening. this course has changed my perspective on food and has changed the way I consume food in my day-to-day life.

By Michiel R

Apr 14, 2020

Very interesting and qualitative good course. I already knew some things about good / healthy food, but this course brought it a step further.

By space1o

Mar 18, 2020

Очень крутой для тех, кто хочет начать разбираться в своём питании и тех, кто в дальнейшем планирует развиваться в этой области, крутой старт!

By Stephanie J

Aug 15, 2018

I appreciate the practical advice. The recipes and videos at the end are quite helpful. The information was presented clearly and concisely.

By na y K

Aug 9, 2017

Very helpful for the people who would like to start a healthy eating life. Entry level, teaching essentials but not to difficult to understand

By David J H

Feb 28, 2016

Excellent short introduction that helps you focus on the importance of replacing as much processed food as possible with more healthy choices.

By Ghulam-e-Maimoona

Aug 3, 2023

An insightful course which enlightens us about how to make nutritious food which will taste delicious and how to deduce non-nutritious meals.