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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 Alyssa J

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Jul 13, 2023

I love that this class does not push an agenda for a specific type of diet. it rather teaches you how to manage your nutrition based of fact, education, and science. I also live that week 5 is recipes to try!

By Luana G I N

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Oct 25, 2022

O curso Stanford Introduction to Food and Health abrangeu várias áreas do conhecimento, proporcionando uma visão ampla sobre a necessidade de uma alimentação ideal e a sua importância para uma vida saudável.

By Fauziah M

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Oct 29, 2020

This is very usefull and interesting, we could know how should we manage our diet so that we'll be healthier at all time. The video and the sound was amazing and I get easily to understand. Thank you so much.

By Melissa A R Z

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Aug 8, 2020

Me ha ayudado ha equilibrar mis comidas y a comprender el comportamiento e importancia de los nutrientes en nuestro organismo. Muy bueno el curso. Ayuda a ser más conscientes de nuestros hábitos alimenticios.

By R S J V

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May 18, 2020

This course really helped me think about food and daily diets and how it affects our day to day activities. This is great starter course about food and health. I will surely recommend this course. Thank you

By Jack L

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Jun 15, 2019

Thank you so much, I have learned a lot in this course.

Now, I do understand well about food in different ways.

I learned food nutrition, healthy diet, and some things which we should avoid in our daily eating.

By Vibs

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Mar 27, 2019

Excellent Course with bite size information, which is easy to digest and follow. Highly recommend the course for people interested in nutrition or who simply want to be healthy and transform their lifestyles.

By TANUSREE C

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Jul 11, 2018

fantastic and informative. it has practical uses and is life changing. high quality videos and demonstrations make the course interesting. glad i enrolled for this course. looking forward to more such courses

By Arantxa B L

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Apr 16, 2018

Me encanto este curso, es una herramienta muy sencilla para aprender sobre conceptos e información básica de nutrición. Me gustaría que algunas recetas fueran aun mas saludables pero en general muy buen curso

By Bethany G

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Feb 6, 2018

This course is great for someone who is looking for a quick and simple introduction to healthy eating. The course clearly explains the "why" behind specific food choices, with clear "hows" for implementation.

By Cora H

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Jan 24, 2016

I found this to be a great introductory course. It gives helpful tips and ideas that provide you with the foundation to start looking at food, eating food, buying food and cooking food in a more informed way.

By Thitima M ( M

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Oct 29, 2022

I love this course. It's very easy to learn and understand what the lecturer teach. I love her voice. I am not a native Englsih speaker but I can understand the knowledge and information. Thank you so much.

By Md A U I

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Sep 10, 2020

It was a great short course on what we have been doing wrong with our food choices and the smart choices we make. I hope everyone who has watched this course can make positive changes in their dietary habits

By INA H

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May 21, 2020

The teacher has a very inspiring way of explaining different topics. I have learned a lot of interesting things and in the end, I feel sad because I got used to the useful lessons and now the course is over.

By Carlos M

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Mar 21, 2020

Cooking is less complicated than I though. And what a better way to start significant changes in my life regarding health than cooking at home. Thanks for the content. It was awesome. I look forward to more.

By Jessica A

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Dec 29, 2019

The course showed me how easy and important to eat healthy meals and extremely easier to actually make them. it showed me about the unheslthiness in processed food and what the nutritional label really means

By Dominic J

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Jul 31, 2019

I always thought of myself as a healthy eater, reducing calories, and cutting out carbs. I was wrong. This course breaks it down for you. The world needs to be taught how to eat. We need to learn how to eat!

By Valeria R

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Aug 3, 2020

The course was very interactive and interesting. I recommend it to everyone who wants to learn about nutrition and health because this is an easy way to know how to eat well and improve their eating habits.

By Cary K

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Mar 14, 2020

Enjoyed how it was sectioned. Nice amounts of information in easy to understand form. I would like to learn more about some of the science cellular construction of food. Possibly this is a next level course

By Dianne R

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Mar 12, 2020

I absolutely loved how this course was organized and the amount of information I was able to genuinely retain because of its organization. Very well put together, knowledgeable speakers and superb readings.

By Ashlene P

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Sep 24, 2018

The course was simple and understandable. After completing this, my knowledge on food and nutriention has increased. I have learnt to appreciate unprocessed food and try and look for ways i can create a hea

By Doug L

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Jul 11, 2023

This course gave me get a solid understanding of the problems we are facing with food and some easy ways to make good decisions moving forward. This should be taught in every high school. Highly recommend!

By Boss O

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Jun 14, 2022

This is my first online course and it really did motivate me to take more online courses in order to enhance my skills and be the best version of myself ! Thank you Maya Adam (Best teacher in the world🥰).

By Nicola P

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Mar 19, 2022

This was a great intro to the field of nutrition. I am really interesed and would like to pursue a career in this space so enjoyed this introduction which I will apply both to my studies and my own health.

By Ankie R

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Sep 12, 2021

Great refresher course for me with regard to nutrient density and glycaemic index. An absolute recommendation for anybody starting out in the field of nutrition or just simply interested in healthy eating!