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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 Ana B J D

Mar 18, 2019

Estoy muy feliz por haber concluido este curso, me es de gran ayuda toda esta información que recibí. Es verddadera mente maravolloso para mí poder acceder a estos espación donde el conocimiento es tan accesible.

Muy agradecida!

By Francie R L L

Jan 28, 2019

No pensé de que detrás del problema de la obesidad se encontraban temas vinculados con el hábito alimenticio, la manipulación de los alimentos por parte de las empresas. Estoy muy contenta con lo que voy aprendiendo hasta ahora.

By Aracelis G

Aug 7, 2016

I liked this course, it explained the basics about the healthy food and what are the best choices. It is really helpful for people who don't know about the topic and want to learn how to start to make changes for healthy foods.

By Deleted A

Apr 19, 2016

it was not too difficult for me who is non-native English speaker to understand what they teach and tell me. In addition, thinking about health is a really important topic in our lives. I am glad to take this course. thank you.

By Nuri K

Jan 23, 2016

Information is very straight forward and short, which is very good for people, who claim they do not have time. I think this course sums up and clarifies many things I watched and learned over the years in a very orderly manner.

By Glenn P

Feb 1, 2024

I now feel that when I go grocery shopping that I can make informed decisions on what to purchase so that I can live a healthier life style. I greatly enjoyed the class and the bonus recipe at the end is very nice. Thank you.

By Vera N

Jan 30, 2023

very good course,very well taught,videos and transcripts were super important in retaining and reviewing info. Gave a good explanation of all objectived. Would be locating coures this instructor teaches for futture traing.

By Paula A P

Mar 7, 2022

a escolha de alimentos saudáveis e necessarios para manter uma boa saude e essencial, atraves deste curso aprendemos a ser determinantes com qual tipo de alimentação e adequada para todos, de forma pratica, economica e saudável

By Irlene B

Jul 14, 2020

Loved both the professor and guest speaker. As a food fanatic, this course really shifted my perspective on what healthy food was really all about. This course also contained some great, actionable tips for a healthy lifestyle!

By Vitaliia D

Jan 4, 2018

The Introduction to Food is very helpful. I found it rational and logical. Though I would recommend to add some recipes that are not so rich in fat and especially eggs. There should be more recipes which are steamed, not fried.

By Tiffany T D

Jan 26, 2017

It's a really nice course about food and how to consume healthy food instead of processed foods to maintain health and longevity. basic for people with little knowledge, but enough to make you want to start eating more healthy.

By Nadir J

Aug 10, 2023

It is indeed a huge pleasure to participate in this wonderful course. I learned so much things about food and health that changed the way that I eat. I recommend this course to anyone who is intersted of getting a good health.

By Raisa A

Sep 28, 2021

it's really amazing how dr Maya Adam described the connections between food and health in such an easy flow and also gave examples on how to cook healthy food thoroughly. such a fun course! thanks coursera and dr. Maya Adams!

By Влад

Dec 19, 2020

Very useful. Although the topic of meat is in my opinion not inspected enough.

All in all, you will learn how and why you should eat a healthy, balanced diet without sacrificing enjoyment and using a great amount of constraint.

By Taciana V

Dec 16, 2020

The course presents in a very simple way how we can improve our daily diet with small changes. It teaches how to choose ingredients, how to read labels and that cooking is not rocket science and only gets better with practice.

By Rashi K

Jul 9, 2020

It was really useful and easy to understand the recipes are really good. People who are in the field of nutrition and apart from those who just want know more about health eating and good diet you get to learn a lot of things.

By Desiree B

May 29, 2020

This was such an informative and interesting course! I wish there was more! Thank you for such easy to digest information and helpful tips to help people understand the importance of nutrition and having healthy eating habits.

By Mabel H

Apr 10, 2018

I learnt a lot in this amazing course, many important facts in my diary life, like the way to prepar my meals, and the nutritional real facts, so instead of buying processed food I'll definitely prepare my own healthier food.

By Sham A

May 9, 2017

This course was really helpful for me in many aspects. First, I, as a medicine student, need to know how to advise people in their diets. Second, I have had many problems about my weight and how I should eat better. Thank you.

By Georgia L J

Sep 13, 2022

Excellent information for people who havent really investigated managing a balanced fresh food diet. I've recommended this course to several friends. Many interesting points made. I love the recipes at the end! Thank you!

By Blake “ S

Jul 15, 2022

absolutly what i needed ive always thought ive been healthy but this showed i have a lot to work on to be truly healthy and live a long life and happy life, im so glad this was free and if i could take the full course i would

By OTORIGRA E J

Mar 24, 2022

The course was really helpful to know. I got to learn the different types of fat we have as well as where we can get them from and also the heathiest of all. I also learned the importance of including vegeatables to our meal.

By Susan P L

Apr 7, 2021

I really enjoyed this course and learned valuable information relating to personal health and wellness that I will use daily. The format was easy to follow, and the videos, along with recipes presented by Maya were excellent!

By Reinhold J K

Dec 27, 2020

our instructor was great! When I finished each quiz, the results that came back were not always the same answers as I had typed them in. Was that a problem with my computer or my mouse? All best, Reinhold Johannes Kaebitzsch

By Julio R N P

May 4, 2020

I'm thankful for all the information and guide that improve our daily life. In fact, learn one of the ways to contribute of our health by eating healthy food and the best way to prepare it. I'm glad to have taken this course.