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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

Dec 29, 2021

It was the best first experience I had and I have gained good amount of knowledge where I am applying that to my day to day life . It's inspiring . Thank you Coursera , Thank you Stanford University.

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By khaled s

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Jul 6, 2020

very important course, really thank you.

By Basset B

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Jun 15, 2020

easy and practical cours

great teachers!

By SHADY Y A D

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May 15, 2020

very simple and helpful at the same time

By Irving t

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May 6, 2020

Very informative and fun to take course!

By Christopher J M

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Apr 8, 2020

Really easy and informative way to learn

By Sierra D

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Apr 6, 2020

an easy informational course, very basic

By Loreto R

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Apr 6, 2020

very interesting!! I have enjoy it a lot

By Orlando A

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Apr 3, 2018

Usefull, simple, and clear introduction.

By ANA B D S D O

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Mar 26, 2018

Excellent, I oblige for the opportunity.

By Vita d K

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Mar 21, 2018

A good accessible and interesting course

By Sheila S T

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Sep 20, 2017

Great speakers and great basic material.

By Tiffany C

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Dec 12, 2016

Very informative, simple, and effective!

By María A G

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Dec 3, 2016

Es un curso muy útil, muy bien explicado

By Manusmriti S

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Sep 18, 2016

Great Course for healthy food practices!

By Saoussane B

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Jul 22, 2016

thank you so much MAYA i've learned alot

By Anna B

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Jan 22, 2016

Dynamic course with well presented info.

By Leigh L

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Jan 18, 2016

great course, wish it were a bit longer.

By Iviancy F

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Feb 19, 2025

genial, reforce todos mis conocimientos

By LEONARDO G

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Feb 18, 2025

Excelente muy completo, muchas gracias.

By Rita d C d S

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Jan 22, 2025

Muito bom o curso e muito aproveitável.

By Bernard R

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Nov 12, 2024

It's a course that everyone should take

By Natalie C

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Sep 24, 2024

Helpful specific tips based on research

By Shivi A

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Jul 19, 2024

Getting more knowledge about dietitians

By Jo L

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Mar 12, 2024

easy to understand and clear some myths

By Nadira A A N M

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Aug 24, 2023

It is a great clear informative course.