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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

AE

Jun 21, 2018

It was an amazing course that allowed for me to be much more conscious of what I was eating and pushed me to strive to achieve a healthier lifestyle. Overall, it was very entertaining and informative!

CN

May 13, 2021

Really good as an introductory guide to general human nutrition. Gives great insights on cooking, planning meals and health diet habits. It's a rather short course with actually impactful information.

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By PRANJAL B

Jul 12, 2022

This course made me learn various important lessons about one's health. Looking forward to apply all the knowledge and information gained ,in my daily life and also make other people aware of the same.

Thankyou coursera and Standford for the opportunity.

By Pablo M D P

May 27, 2020

I liked the course very much, learnt how to improve my nutrition by choosing wisely and healhier food and components mix and sizing of the plate contents. Found very good advise when going to the supermarket and reading the tags and also cooking tips.

By Daniel A P

Apr 1, 2020

Me gusto mucho este curso, ya tenia conocimientos de nutricion tanto domestica como deportiva, pero este curso fue muy practico y resolvio muchas dudas sobre todo en la cocina saludable desde un punto de vista 100% practico. Maya es una excelente guia...

By Saditul M

Dec 14, 2021

Loved everything about the course. As an instructor, Maya was awesome . The course was pretty organised. Learnt very basic & everyday needed education on food from this course. In order to lead a healthy life this learning will be very helpful for sure.

By Ima K

Oct 19, 2020

Great material. The importance of good nutrition and exercise as well as how to prepare simple, healthy meals should be part of primary learning experience. It would help children develop an appreciation of whole foods and their value on general health.

By Boukoro-Moungabou D K

Jan 18, 2020

I really appreciated the materials. Clear, simple and straightforward. Thanks to this course, I committed myself to have a healthier diet, to cook my own food as much as I can, and most importantly, to eat while sitting at the table.

Thank You very much.

By Supot S

Oct 27, 2019

The course packs with abundance of useful information regarding to food and health. Furthermore, I gain more understanding on this what we often thought it was simple; however, it gives you accurate information and correct your misunderstanding to food.

By Ratna S

Nov 1, 2022

A very simple and great way to introduce a healthier lifestyle. Every part is delivered lightly so it's easy to understand while also influencing me to figure out how to apply it in my own home. Thank you for the effort of putting this course together.

By Alva I

Oct 30, 2022

I get new understanding regarding Plant Based food , That doesn't mean I ONLY eat vegs and fruit but I still could eat what I like. Also I get new mindset if in this modernity life we still could Enjoy our favourite food in moderation, This super Fun!

By M.Alif F

Mar 16, 2022

This course is really insightfull from the video material they gave us a really friendly video like the explanation really clear and really insightfull. Also at the end they have a lot of recipe from many country, i really can't wait to try on of them.

By cheska0514

May 20, 2021

Clear communication in bite size videos. I like how the host was inclusive in terms of the diets, not leaning to any specific one like veganism, etc. Learned plenty and reaffirmed some information I already know about. Thanks for making this course. :)

By Samantha S

Apr 21, 2021

this course truly exceeded my expectations. i did not know what to expect coming in but i definitely did not foresee feeling this excited and knowledgable. the course made the materials easy to grasp, understand, follow and forward to others around me.

By Gulalai H

May 11, 2020

Thanks alot Coursera! I have learnt alot about the basic thing in our lives...the food...that we eat daily but we are not aware of what to eat and in hiw much quantity. Now I am able to eat a healthy diet enough to maintain my weight and to be healthy.

By Smirnova Y A

Dec 1, 2019

I am very grateful for this course! I have a lot of knowledge about the benefits of homemade food, how to eat, how to choose products. I now know that home-cooked food is much healthier. I'm glad I'm increasing my health. Thank you very much!! Low bow!

By Julia S

Oct 25, 2016

I loved this class! It was so interesting and a great overview of food and nutrition. I especially enjoyed watching the videos and having the recipes at the end. I am so excited to incorporate the information I gained into my cooking and everyday life!

By Pietro S M

Sep 9, 2023

I took it as a free course and I think it was definitely worth the time! The timeframe of a month is very realistic and if you dedicate yourself to it you are able to do the whole course relatively quickly! I am considering purchasing the certificate.

By Editor A

Sep 24, 2022

IT WAS QUITE HELPFUL COURSE IN THESE MODERN ERA OF JUNK FOOD AND HOW SHOULD BE A GOOD DIET PLAN TO BE MADE AND IMPORTANCE OF NUTRITIONS WHICH ARE HELPFUL TO OUR BODY ,ONCE AGAIN THANKU PROFESSOR FOR CONDUCTION AND DESIGNING SUCH AN EXCELLENT COURSE.

By Isabella M

Feb 26, 2019

Excellent approach to healthy eating. Making it simple, not talking about biochemystry, but focusing in real food and homemade cooking. Thanks a lot Maya and Michael! I will give this simple yet powerfull recommendations to my patients and loved ones.

By Endri H

May 31, 2016

What a wonderful introduction to food and health, simplified so well! I thoroughly enjoyed this course, as it presents the information with clear examples and helps us become more informed consumers for our own, as well as the environment's, benefits.

By Tori C

Jan 20, 2020

This course is giving me incredible insight and understanding of food habits, how to eat well, and a bit of the food politics of why we have the relationship we have with our food.

I absolutely am enjoying it. It is very well organized and digestible.

By Viktoriya M

Feb 3, 2017

Very nice course for introduction to food nutrition. The material was pleasant and easy to follow. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to have a better understanding of what they are eating and what can be done to have better and healthier diet.

By Mo B

Jul 25, 2023

Thank you very much , i recpect you more , when you mention Quraan as a source . that’s mean you have scientific safety . again thanks very much <3 i understod every thing and every thing was clear for me , well done Realy its a helpful course .

By Nic P

Jun 27, 2020

EXCELENTE CURSO, ME HA DADO UNA PERSPECTIVA MÁS AMPLIA DE LAS DIETAS, LAS COMIDAS SALUDABLES Y LAS COMPRAS EN LOS SUPERMERCADOS, DEFINITIVAMENTE ESTE CURSO POSIBILITA LAS OPCIONES DE UN NUEVO ESTILO DE VIDA, HÁBITOS SIMPLES Y CONSCIENCIA DE CONSUMO.

By Yamilette P A

Mar 17, 2020

Realmente un curso muy educativo , muy completo para despertar la conciencia a la sana alimentación.

El conocimiento adquirido me ha resultado de mu ho enriquecimiento familiar. Mi familia y yo disfrutamos mucho de lo que se cocina en casa.

Gracias

By Adarsh S

Mar 6, 2019

Super helpful and informative, without being complicated. I feel each and every one of us should have this basic knowledge about the food we eat, and I'm so grateful to the creators of this course for spending the time and effort to put this online.