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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

VI

Jan 18, 2021

It was an interesting and informative, at a basis level, course. The information is easy to understand and the new gained knowledges tend to remain in your memory, due to short and interactive videos.

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 Tom H

Feb 9, 2016

I found this course to be very informative. It is nicely paced and allows you to gain some insight into the whole issue of diet and health.

By Luigi C

Apr 6, 2023

Decent for people who are interested in food and health. Stanford should join Coursera Plus. Compete with everyone to make learning better.

By Anton F

Jun 12, 2018

It's a very basic introduction which I think a lot of people can find useful. I felt it was more like a good reminder on how to be healthy.

By Клещева

Jun 15, 2022

vegan recipes are hot in 2022 as they save 80% of resources. replace the egg, chiken and etc then i will pay for the banner in this course

By Yijun L

Oct 19, 2020

informative yet too basic. easy and helpful for daily choices. i finished the entire course in less than 2 hrs, so not that waste of time.

By Vishal N

May 11, 2020

Really good course for all of us. Kudos to Dr.Maya Adam for delivering such important and simple concepts of nutrition to the common folk.

By Andreea A C

Dec 22, 2019

I have expected a bit more in depth information about nutrients but in the end i was content and happy with how the course was structured.

By Nikhil M

Jul 20, 2017

Very well explained nice course for beginners. Thank you entire team of Coursera, Maya and Michel for sharing the important facts of food.

By charanya c

Mar 4, 2018

Good course to get your health fundamentals right and get some basic tips to start building a healthy lifestyle. Definitely recommend it.

By Irina N B

Aug 1, 2017

Rather interesting but i don't understand the necessity of including recipes in the course body, a link to web site would be just enough.

By Viktorija M

Nov 8, 2016

It is quite good course for beginners and for everyone, who want to check out their knowledge and thoughts about nutrition vs. real food.

By Pelin A

Jan 17, 2021

I was expecting more information about nutrients but I am very happy with what I learn. Thank you very much for this beneficial subject.

By Patricia M

Sep 22, 2020

The Course was very compact and informative. I touched on various food and health issues. It literally whets your appetite to learn more

By Kalyan K

Feb 9, 2019

Loved the way the videos are designed to make us understand the importance of nutrition before establishing what nutrition basically is.

By Kamalika A

May 16, 2021

The course started with being very informative and I would say, life changing but the last 2 weeks could have more information in them.

By Alanna M B

Nov 15, 2023

Me encantó! Aprendí mucho sobre la comida, todo fue simple y fácil de entender. Estoy emocionada por intentar las recetas que aprendí!

By Meme M

Sep 8, 2023

I though I was going to get my name put on the course certicate for the 39 bucks I paid for course

but love the online learning course

By Emily

Jan 4, 2023

cute and fast course , its mostly about food awareness and not food nutrients or food influence of our body like i thought it would be

By David M

Sep 13, 2022

This course opened my eyes to the unhealthy marketing strategy of the food industry and how to combat it and live a healthy lifestyle.

By Bridget S

Dec 27, 2020

I found this course interesting . Makes you think about other ways to improve your diet about what you are consuming on a daily basis.

By arizona r

Apr 27, 2020

It was really good, learn't heaps of stuff I didn't know about before. It really has changed the way I eat and look at the way of food

By Barbara T

Feb 5, 2016

Well, I was raised by a home ec major and a librarian, so I already knew much of this. But for those who weren't, it's very valuable.

By János Á

Aug 13, 2024

Most of the information wan not new for me but it can be useful for someone who just starts learning about healthy eating habits now.

By Nima A

Oct 5, 2021

I found it too general, I was expected somthing serious, which I would like to see the next or (Advanced) course.

thank you very much

By Anjani K S

May 6, 2020

this course is for everyone.thanks to coursera team and Maya mam and most importantly STANFORD UNIVERSITY for providing this course.