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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 Dorothy M

Sep 7, 2021

I sincerely enjoyed the course. I am 84 and extremely happy and excited to participate in the class. It was very well presented. Continuing with additional classes is in my immediate future!! Thank you.

By diane e

Sep 4, 2020

I found this course to be very informative and helpful. I also liked that there were recipes and resources given at the end. Would recommend this course to anyone interested in learning to eat healthier.

By Emily C

Jun 2, 2020

Really enjoyed the course. It was good to have a quick introduction ready to really dive in deep and gain a solid knowledge. I would recommend to anybody looking to start somewhere and scratch the surface.

By Joy P

May 11, 2020

This course is rich in information for both nutritionists and people who learn about how to eat better! Thank you for the oportunity and I hope this masters make more courses they are very understandable.

By Mary D

May 5, 2020

The course content was well organized and clearly presented. Maya and Michael are both information and easy to listen to. I enjoyed the week 5 cooking 'workshop' and the guest appearances from Maya's kids.

By Gloria E

Feb 23, 2019

Very interactive videos and educational content, definitely recommended for anyone interested in learning Nutrition. It's easy to understand, well-structured and generally has been a fun experience for me.

By Bianca M

Jun 3, 2018

I loved the fact that Michael Pollan was helping in the course (because I agree 100% with everything he says). It was quite an enjoyable experience. It made me even more excited in becoming a nutritionist.

By Marisol K

Dec 20, 2017

It's basic information about food, nutrition and health. The course can help beginners in nutritional science figure out the basics and it can also help people who have never heard a thing about nutrition.

By Nicole A

Apr 27, 2017

This course is very informative and makes me feel less apprehensive about cooking in the kitchen. I would definitely apply all the things that I've learned in this course. Thank you, Dr. Adam and Stanford!

By Ishan N

Jun 10, 2016

Covers the basics and must know well . All though it's for Western particularly American audience however it has many generic facts too . It was very helpful and has convinced me enough to have a good diet

By Summer L

Feb 16, 2016

Great quality course! Highly recommend for anyone interested in basic food and nutrition. I thought it would go into a little more depth than it did but the production quality was so amazing I didn't mind.

By Audrey V

Nov 19, 2024

Great course to learn about food and health. I have definitely learned new things when it comes to meal prepping with the basic items to have when cooking a dish. I highly recommend this course to anyone.

By Ngoc T T

Feb 27, 2023

This course brings foundational knowledge about nutrition. Back to the basis is a good way to build our methods to prevent obesity and diabetes. It is not easy, but doable for everyone. Thank you so much.

By JESÚS A G R

Sep 5, 2022

Me encantó, aprendí mucho sobre los comportamientos que nos llevan a un mal consumo de alimentos y como mejorarlos, además, a saber elegir que tipo de alimentos comer para llevar una vida sana y duradera.

By Ahmed F

Jul 1, 2022

It is very good course.It helps me to understand the food and what i eat.It helps me also to have a good background about processing food.I am sure my life will change after finish it.Thank you very mush.

By Kakarla D P

Jun 24, 2022

Best course till to date. The Professor and course design is very easy and very informative with easy quiz. This Course is a piece of gift from god, everybody should dig into it. Valuable one. I love it !

By Sandra M

Feb 12, 2021

Truly enjoyed all of the course, but especially week 5. When we were introduced recipes that will help us put our learning into practice at home with our families. Easy quick recipes for the whole family!

By Mihaela C

Aug 11, 2020

As the title suggests, the course offers basic information and rules for healthy nutrition. Although basic, it is well bulit and paced, qhich makes it really pleasant to follow. I enjoyed it a great deal.

By Norma O

Jul 26, 2020

I really enjoyed this online course. I could do it at my own time. Most of all it gave me a little more insight on what I have already been reading but enjoyed being tested about eating healthy and why.

By Jaziel G

Jul 19, 2021

Excelente curso!!! Te da a conocer todo acerca de la alimentación, explica con detalle y de manera fácil la importancia de la alimentación, además que lo aterriza a practicas diarias de la vida cotidiana

By Renee S

Jun 2, 2021

I would recommend this course to anyone interested in a better understanding of food and nutrition. I found the first two courses more difficult and realized that I failed to think about food as energy.

By Anastasia P

Jun 2, 2020

This course is really very interesting. I liked the questions of the tests, as they ask the essence of the material passed. Teachers very clearly explained everything. Thanks for such a wonderful course!

By Jonathan M E H

May 30, 2020

Más herramientas para mejorar mi alimentación y especialmente mi salud y de quienes me rodean, aprender a diferenciar y sobre todo hacer los calculos correctos sobre la alimentación que uno llega a tener

By Enith R D

May 5, 2020

excelente temario...me ha servido muchísimo para implementar cambios primeramente en mi dieta y poder transmitirlos a mi familia y entorno. Pero esta Quinta semana no he podido entrar fácilmente al curso

By Candance C W

May 2, 2020

I enjoyed taking this course. I learned so much about food and what to look for to stay healthy. I also appreciated that it was shorter videos. The information was just right, as not to feel overwhelmed.