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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.

GG

Oct 7, 2021

this course changed my view on healthy eating and also instilled healthy cooking habits in me! I absolutely oved the simple , delicious and healthy recipes! definitely trying them out ! Thank you Maya

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By Elias V P

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Oct 29, 2016

muy interesante la información del curso, aprendí muchas temas del cual desconocía.

By XINYAN L

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Jun 21, 2016

It's totally an amazing course!! I'd like to recommend it to my friends definitely!

By Kathy G

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Apr 3, 2016

Great introductory course. I especially enjoyed the interviews with Michael Pollan.

By Bernadette N

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Mar 21, 2016

Short and very informative. Such a practical way to a sustainable healthy lifestyle

By Katie E

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Jan 24, 2016

I wish all of my patients and their families would watch this course. -Pediatrician

By liabo m

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Jan 7, 2025

i learned a lot, and looking forward to applying this knowledge into my life style

By DIANA O S R

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Jun 21, 2024

Excelente ,me gusto y me aporto mucha información importante para mi vida diaria.

By Razan T

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Oct 3, 2023

it was a very helpful course thank you Coursera and Stanford for this opportunity.

By Magaga B

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Aug 23, 2023

The course was informative especially on nutrition and calorie and healthy eating

By Musab A

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Jul 13, 2023

Very informative. Great animation and imagery used to explain the course material.

By Leonardo G

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Nov 21, 2022

Very dense course in a small amount of time. every sentence is worth writing down.

By Emad Z

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Oct 23, 2022

Thanks for this course is was a great helper and very simple with the imformations

By Γρηγόρης Π

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Jan 16, 2022

This course helped me understand, the meaning and importance of healthy nutrition.

By Tim M

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Nov 2, 2021

Very well organized with quality videos and great explanations. Srongly recommend.

By JOSEPH S C C

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Jun 25, 2021

Muy buen contenido, muy conciso y bastante útil para ser aplicado en el día a día.

By sancheeta p

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Jun 8, 2021

very informative course... lucid content, easy language and wonderful presentation

By Madhukiran u

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May 25, 2021

very good course for the people who are aspiring and pursuing health and fitness.

By danny l

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Mar 30, 2021

Magnifico curso, felicito a su instructora Maya Adams, he aprendido bastante👍👍👍

By Sabrinna R R

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Jan 17, 2021

Great way to look at living a healthy lifestyle and staying aware of what you eat.

By JoAnn K

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Dec 3, 2020

Very easy to understand course for the beginner. Very informative and interesting.

By Busra V

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Nov 6, 2020

it was a good course if people interested in nutrition and food. I really like it.

By Jaymee E

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Oct 25, 2020

Great for beginner information! I've recommended to my fitness clients. Thank you!

By SHASHANK S M

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Sep 2, 2020

ENJOYED THIS COURSE!! ......A VERY DECENT EXPLANATION TO ALL THE THINGS. LOVED IT.

By Anand M -

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Jul 31, 2020

Very good information about Health and Food. I am very satisfied with this course.