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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 Santana N

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Jun 27, 2022

I love this course! It has inspired me to learn more about food and health sciences. I have already started by taking notes on this course. I hope to start my health journey by implementing the notes I've taken in my everyday life! Thank you, Maya!

By Jason S

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Nov 19, 2020

This is a great introduction to food and health for our Western culture. Navigating misinformation and marketing is diffucult, and this class presents in a accessible way basic and accessible tools for staying healthy or changing unhealthy habits.

By Briana L

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Jun 26, 2017

This course was very basic but very helpful. This is really good information to teach in youth high school classes, parenting classes, and general food & health classes. Very easy to understand with reasons why to change your diet and how to do so.

By Brook M

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Jan 29, 2016

This course was short, easy to understand, and provides excellent information. I enjoyed it. This might not be new information to some, but I liked this format and think it will appeal to people who like straight-forward talk about food and health.

By Thiruchelvi R

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Oct 20, 2020

Hi, this course is very much useful to understand in very crystal clear that what is food and how it influence our health. If we want to stay healthy we want to know what to eat and how much amount? I strongly recommend this course for everyone!!!

By Gustavo M P A

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May 3, 2020

Excelente curso, sencillo de comprender pero los conocimientos que uno adquiere son sumamente utiles para la buena salud y alimentacion diaria , obtuve consejos muy utiles para corregir errores que tenia en mi alimentacion, altamente recomentable.

By Tamara R

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Apr 20, 2020

I am really satisfied with this course! Teachers made this course very helpful and interesting and I have enjoyed every second of it. Also, this whole course had huge impact on my way of thinking and I am really grateful that you made this course.

By Samlam8557@gmail.com L

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Apr 9, 2019

This is a very professional course that allows me to understand how to counsel people with uncoordinated diets and patients with diseases. For example, diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular obstruction. this can all be conditioned by diet.

By Joshua S W B

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Jun 22, 2017

Was a lot better and simpler than I expected. Gives you real-life, easy to follow pointers that can really change for the better the way you eat, instead of complicated discussions about carbohydrates, proteins, etc. I really enjoyed it. Thanks :)

By Novelia A F

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Sep 11, 2023

This course is one of the best choices to kick-off your journey with food and health. Simple, easy to understand, lovely presentation in the cooking session. I am glad took this course in order to get in-depth with food and health related topics.

By Victoria D

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Apr 27, 2021

Excelente introducción al tema de nuestra salud, este curso se centra principalmente en los alimentos que consumimos a diario. Los videos son concretos y no te lleva mucho tiempo verlos, si tienes alguna duda acerca del curso, puedes consultarme.

By Elizabeth M

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Feb 17, 2021

I thoroughly enjoyed this course. The information was clear and easy to understand. I especially appreciated the validation of my cooking habits with onions! I'm really excited for the GF crepes recipe, and grateful for this opportunity to learn.

By DIMITRA M

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Dec 14, 2020

Very well explained and to the point! I am really happy that I took this course. I knew most of the things but it really helped me to get an idea of how to transmit the knowledge to other people and my clients (I am a personal trainer).

Thank you!

By Jared

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Aug 29, 2020

This is an excellent introduction to food and health. The course focuses on the history of food, specifically in the United States, informs learners how to eat nutritionally, and provides practical steps to improve one's health. Highly recommend!

By CHETTI D P

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Sep 13, 2019

nice course after completion of this course you will better to know how the home based food is diff from processed food and what are the causes and draw backs of processed food and after completion of course there will be a cooking workshop also

By Joseph S

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Jun 28, 2018

Maya was a great instructor! Her material was very well-organized and succinctly communicated. She was able to clear up some of the confusion brought on by all of the health gimmicks that are out there in the market today. Thank you so much Maya!

By Alina H

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Oct 3, 2017

This course is very interesting and useful for everyone who wants to know more about health diet. If you would like to improve your daily nutrition but don't know how to start this course will lead you to wellbeing in everyday life by easy steps.

By ELENA P

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Feb 7, 2021

Thank you very much for giving me the chance to study this very interesting and educational course. I love the course and I feel I got more skills for being able not only to have a healthier life style but also to help the people surrounding me.

By Zainab A

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Oct 18, 2020

A very helpful and informative course in terms of eliminating the confusion that surrounds diet plans and a nutritious diet. It is simple to learn, easy to understand and very eye opening about the food trends and why we tend to eat what we eat.

By Elizabeth F

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Aug 26, 2020

love it love it love it Great information presented in a very atractive way and kept my attention.

Wonderful delicious and nutritious recipes. Was very pleased with this course.

Thank you so much Maya Adam.

Healthy eating is a great way of life.

By Gina M R

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Feb 9, 2022

1. It is not always good to buy the most expensive 2. that having the basic ingredients, you can prepare delicious meals 3. It is important that half of your pkato is vegetables. 4. you can watch a movie enjoying healthy snacks prepared at home

By L G

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Feb 29, 2020

I am really happy about doing this course as i gained lots of knowledge about food & health. Got the opportunity to identify the bad food habits and now when i am shopping i really care about the facts i got to know from this course. Thank you.

By Mustafa Z

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Jan 13, 2020

This a wonderful time i had in studying this course as it offered me a lot of motivation with a spice of Information as well as knowledge with it to lead the next generation with full health fringe benefits to their basic dietary needs.

Thanks,

By Allan P G

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Mar 12, 2023

This is an amazing course that should be recommended to all Diabetes patients. Also, we should insist on people to translate this one and make it worldwide available. I have no doubt in my mind as Phyisician it would help tons a lot of people.

By Carmelita R

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Feb 26, 2023

An amazing knowledge I have gained through this course. I would like to pursue my passion further about food , nutrition and health.

Thank you Standford University and coursera for leveling my career . More power and God bless!

With gratitude