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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 Yana

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Sep 17, 2019

Very interesting course. I was so excited to learn more about healthier choices of food that completed all the videos within few days. Especially helpful was the information about macronutrients. Thanks.

By harini a

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Mar 15, 2018

it was so so helpful . even though i have home cooked food almost everyday their was so much to work on , like size of the plate ect . its my personal advice the every one should complete this course .

By Linus A

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Jul 5, 2017

This course has short but informative videos. Dr. Maya presents information in a very concise way. Advice and suggestions provided are very practical and best I have come across so far. THANKS Dr. Maya.

By Ashwini J

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Feb 10, 2016

A very informative course. Beautifully explained to let one give thought on what we eat everyday and even more motivating to start cooking super simple healthy dishes to survive on !!!! all worth it !!!!

By Disha K

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Apr 17, 2024

This was an incredibly insightful course and I loved every minute of it. All of the information was presented in a way that was easy to comprehend for a beginner, and I got so much out of it. Thank you!

By Cecilia D d S

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Dec 14, 2022

The course presents important topics which depict the way our society perceives food and its impact on the population's health. I was so interested in this course that I finished it before the due date.

By Janet C

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Nov 13, 2022

I learned a lot in this class. I have type 1 diabetes since the age of two and it taught me so much more about the foods we buy at the grocery store. I am changing what kind of snacks I eat from now on.

By Tumsifu D M

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Dec 30, 2021

It is a very simple presented course that attract you to go more, Wish it was long. It open up to give a lot of knowledge for us who prior we never cared much nor have good habit on what to eat and why.

By Frengki F

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Oct 1, 2021

This course gives me a new insight about Food, Health and Eating behaviour. This lesson is so recommended to get a knowledge about how maintain our health through the food and our behaviour. Thank you!

By Dan I

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Aug 4, 2021

Very eye opening. I have learned so much about food and have completely changed my perspective on what it is and how it is that i eat food. I hope to use this knowledge to help those who live around me.

By vamshi k

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Jul 9, 2021

Awesome insights shared in the course which is helpful in maintaining the clear insights of Nutritional health. Thanks Stanford and Coursera for helping me understand the much needed knowledge nowadays.

By Landy E C

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Jun 18, 2021

Creo que es un curso introductorio muy bueno, aunque solo se basa en los hábitos alimentarios de EUA, me clarifico las ideas en cuanto al estilo de comida en mi país y los errores que estaba cometiendo.

By Sourav B

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Jun 5, 2021

A very fundamental course to start your journey as a health and fitness enthusiast. This course will give you an overall idea of the food crisis and how to get an idea whats going on all over the world.

By Hmei D

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Jul 1, 2020

It is a fantastic course given by lecture Maya Adam. I really enjoyed the course which contains Food and health theory and practices, beautiful videos, animations and cooking recipes. Fully recommended.

By Stephanie W

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May 6, 2020

This is a basic overview on how to eat well and balanced in order to remain healthily. I loved the recipes at the end and Maya is a lovely MD to listen to as she creates a fun and practical environment.

By Daniela A E V

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Feb 4, 2020

Este curso es muy bueno, aprendí y afiancé conocimientos sobre la nutrición. Me encanta que vuelven a lo sencillo del ser humano, alimentos y de la vida en general para enseñar sobre hábitos saludables.

By Manoliu M

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Jun 19, 2017

A course that it may sound simple at the first sight, but when it comes to manage your health, you can find useful basic information that can be used when choosing to change or improve the way you live.

By NGUYEN T N

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Jun 5, 2021

Excellent course on Food. Even though there is a lot of fundamental information in the course I already knew, it helps me to have different perspective of how we define food and choose our meal wisely.

By Gelian R

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Sep 1, 2020

I loved this course since it was interactive. I only needed to dedicated half an hour and I learned a lot in that short amount. I liked that they included some history of the consumerism of fast foods.

By Gabriela S R

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Jun 2, 2020

This is a great curse, I learned a ot about the concept that we have of food and meal as a sociaety. And what kind of things do the companies to convince us of buy their products that has no nutrients.

By Ximena F B

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Feb 25, 2019

un curso interesante que te enseña como consumir más inteligentemente tus alimentos, te hace reflexionar acerca de los productos que consumimos generalmente y como seleccionar mejor nuestros alimentos.

By Maddie O

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Jan 23, 2018

Great and informative, presented in a simple and clear manner. I think this should be a requirement for all people in America to take in order to better understand nutrients, foods, and overall health.

By Diana F

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Jan 11, 2018

It was a very interesting course for me because it was truly simple to understand and apply what they teach. I recomend the course to everyone trying to change their eating habits and become healthier.

By Katerina G

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Sep 1, 2017

I really enjoyed watching the videos and listen to the beautiful lecturer Dr Maya :) I would love to take on another, higher lever certification in the same field if possible.

It was a real pleasure :)

By Erendira A

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Jul 10, 2017

ME ENCANTO ESTE CURSO PORQUE ADEMAS DE LA TEORIA DA UNA SERIE DE RECETAS SALUDABLES

I LOVED THIS COURSE, IN ADDITION TO THEORY YOU GET SOME HEALTHY RECIPES

IT WAS SUPER EASY BECAUSE IT´S VERY INTERESTING