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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 Karina S

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Aug 10, 2017

Easy to understand and really enjoyable

By michelle s

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Mar 22, 2017

Wonderful Course! My favorite professor

By Netta R

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Jan 13, 2017

very important for every person to know

By April Z

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Oct 9, 2016

Overall good course, but maybe too easy

By Deleted A

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Aug 15, 2016

Everyone should now these fundamentals.

By Aleksandr E

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Jul 24, 2016

great course, would love a certificate!

By Gautam M

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Apr 18, 2016

Fairly well designed course and quizzes

By Laurent T

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Mar 6, 2016

très intéressant malheureusement du peu

By Katri J

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Feb 6, 2016

loved it, can't wait to try the recipes

By Andy B

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May 27, 2025

gracias por su interés que una aprenda

By khalid b

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May 27, 2025

Great for a sustainable eating pattern

By Sumbulat O

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Feb 2, 2025

Very educative, insightful and helpful

By Rimsha T

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Jul 31, 2024

Its awesome. I've learned many things.

By Aniq R

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Jun 5, 2023

Very interesting and enjoyable course.

By Shehnaz H

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May 26, 2023

informative material well communicated

By Joy N

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May 18, 2023

Very informative. I am glad I took it.

By zahrakhiabani

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Feb 3, 2023

Thank you for t he great and superb 🌹

By Glenn F

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Oct 13, 2022

Loved the recipes and the good advice.

By Наталья Ф

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Sep 3, 2022

very practical and informative coures

By Thaminne F

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Apr 18, 2022

Very good information and easy going.

By REMYA R M

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Apr 3, 2022

This course is really helpful for me.

By Hamza Z

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Mar 22, 2022

best course for Food Science students

By David K

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Jan 24, 2022

Quite good if you care for your health

By Bill S

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Nov 15, 2021

Well presented and easy to understand.

By Heidi

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Oct 12, 2021

Thank you for the amazing information!