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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 Beverly G

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Oct 4, 2019

Excellent information for everyone!

By Sripadma

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Aug 4, 2019

This is an awesome course. LOVE IT.

By Tran X C

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May 12, 2019

Very informative and easy to follow

By Mubashir

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Mar 20, 2018

Excellent course on food and health

By Reynaldo M U

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Jan 30, 2018

Very useful and informative course.

By kevin Y

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Oct 18, 2017

very simple , easy, pleasing course

By JOHN Q

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Aug 10, 2017

FUN AND ENJOYABLE COURSE. THANKS.

By Nontouch P

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Jul 3, 2017

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By Sandi b

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Mar 14, 2017

pretty simple but clear and concise

By julia c

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Feb 22, 2017

Very informative and easy to follow

By Katlin H

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Dec 27, 2016

Extremely informative and engaging!

By Greta T

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Feb 15, 2016

Easy and engaging and very helpful!

By panlin l

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Feb 9, 2016

very enjoy learning this course. :)

By Vanessa O

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Feb 2, 2016

strongly recommended for physicians

By Regina M L

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Jun 9, 2025

great course,very good information

By Romina M

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Feb 5, 2025

Muy buen curso, todo muy completo.

By Lakisha b

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Jan 18, 2025

This was a very informative course

By Sharon D C F

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Oct 29, 2024

Muy esencial y fácil de comprender

By Asst C A S

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Sep 24, 2024

very informative course for basics

By juan a l

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Jun 10, 2024

De mucha utilidad en el día a día.

By Omar C H

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Apr 16, 2024

Sencillo pero bueno e interesante.

By Joe C

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Oct 23, 2023

Easy to understand and pracitical.

By Vladimir C C

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Mar 15, 2023

Very interesting and useful course

By Abdallah A

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Feb 19, 2023

Great course from greatuniversity

By GUILLERMO M D C

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Jan 9, 2023

Very goood you can enjoy learning.