About this Course

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Beginner Level

No background or previous coursework required. You may complete video modules in any order.

Approx. 5 hours to complete
English

What you will learn

  • You will learn how to eat in a way that optimizes your health and the health of the planet, making the most of the resources available to you.

  • You will also learn how to be an environmentally-conscious consumer, whether you’re at the grocery store or eating out.

Skills you will gain

  • How to identify sustainably caught (or farmed) fish and seafood
  • How to choose more sustainably raised meat and chicken when shopping at the supermarket (if you eat these foods)
  • How to navigate the egg section (understanding terms like free range and pasture raised)
  • How to reduce food waste
  • How you can alter your consumption of protein to optimize your health and the health of the environment
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Beginner Level

No background or previous coursework required. You may complete video modules in any order.

Approx. 5 hours to complete
English

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Stanford University

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1
Week 1
2 hours to complete

Eating for Our Health and the Health of Our Planet

2 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 14 min), 2 readings, 4 quizzes
Week2
Week 2
2 hours to complete

How Meat and Milk Impact Our Planet

2 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 15 min)
Week3
Week 3
1 hour to complete

How Seafood and Egg Consumption Impact Our Planet

1 hour to complete
3 videos (Total 13 min)
Week4
Week 4
1 hour to complete

The Future of Food?

1 hour to complete
3 videos (Total 12 min)

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About the Food Sustainability, Mindful Eating, and Healthy Cooking Specialization

Food Sustainability, Mindful Eating, and Healthy Cooking

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