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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

SS

Aug 6, 2020

I really enjoyed doing the course, Very elaborate and informative course. Things are simplified so much that anybody can understand the basics of nutrition which helps in making the wise food choices.

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!

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By Santiago Y

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Dec 20, 2018

Good course , for introducing people on the nutritional aspect. I obtained some ideas for cooking meals.

By Jacob O

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Nov 7, 2017

Very informative and easy to understand.

A few more practical suggestions/advice would make it a 5-star!

By Esteban D

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Jan 24, 2017

It's a very nice course. I learn a lot thing related with how to improve my health and my eating habits.

By Claudia S

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Jul 5, 2022

Very important information, some of the information provided has been very helpful to me and my family!

By Katleho T

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Mar 8, 2022

Very informative. However I wish the recipes at the end were practical to use in third world regions.

By Sharolyn V

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Jul 30, 2020

Loved this course! It's a great course to start with if you want to expand your knowledge of nutrition.

By Deleted A

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Jul 28, 2020

A nice basic overview of healthy eating. Why you should do it and the deleterious effects if you don't.

By Parul A

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Jun 21, 2020

It is a very good course very informative.I wish it should have intermediate and advanced level as well

By Bottenheft

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Sep 2, 2019

Very informative. Gives a very good insight and increases awareness on how food and health are related.

By Alessandro T

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Feb 10, 2018

Detailed explanation regarding history, markets, trends, habits and nutritions. Definitely recommended!

By Bessie G

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Feb 1, 2018

Easy understanding, very interesting. Could be better if more information about nutrition is provided.

By ALESSANDRA M H D

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Sep 6, 2023

EXCELENTE OPORTUNIDAD PARA APRENDER SOBRE, COMO LA BUENA ALIMENTACION SE REALACIONA A UNA BUENA SALUD

By Jane

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Jun 27, 2022

Excellent presentation. Prof was clear and had a pleasant delivery. The subject matter was too basic.

By oliver h

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Mar 7, 2022

I mean its great with the information but all the things make me sleepy. I guess that just my problem.

By Debora R

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Jan 24, 2021

Very interesting course! Easy to understand, applicable to real life, very entertaining. I enjoyed it.

By Jingyi R

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Jul 30, 2017

Great aspect and explanation， however this is much easier than I thought and I expected to learn more.

By alba c m

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Nov 26, 2022

In my opinion I think the course is very interesting

you can learnt about a good diet in your life .

By Deborah R

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Nov 19, 2020

I liked the course, thank you very much. I`m just surprised to see that you use sugar in your meals.

By Soni V

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Jun 12, 2020

This gave us a lot of knowledge about nutrition and about the diet plan, how can we make a diet plan.

By Alka k

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Apr 19, 2020

Its really amazing , gave a new look to the food we eat and the importance of dietary maintained food

By pınar a p

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Feb 11, 2020

it is enough for an introduction level, I would like to have more detailed courses about this subject

By leo

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Jun 6, 2017

very good course,

i wish it also explained how diets should differ if you are very physically active.

By Patrice L C W

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Dec 18, 2016

I found the information useful, good introductory course. However, not as challenging as I had hoped.

By Joris P

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Feb 23, 2016

the start has a steap learning curve but starts to flatten from the second week. Learned a lot though

By Fatimo A

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Feb 22, 2016

I liked everything about this course, from the presentation, to the method of teaching. It was great.