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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

PE

Oct 18, 2021

This course taught me a lot about the components of food! Processed and non-processed food which was the best food of all. I will be happy to spread this healthy dietary ways to my family and friends!

PN

Aug 22, 2021

Very informative! Thanks for having this course free so that more people who are starting to learn about eating properply (like me) will be able to get access to authentic and legit lessons on food ;)

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By h a

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Nov 8, 2020

I really enjoyed this course because it motivated me to prepare my own meals, and also showed me, that I do not have to spend hours with cooking to eat healthy or home made food.

By Anna t

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Sep 30, 2020

Excellent course, I highly recommend it for people of all ages, as society we need to be more involved about what we eat and how we eat so we can all enjoy a healthier life style

By Zoha K

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Sep 10, 2020

It was amazing learning this course. It was so beneficial for me, not for my studies and career but also for my personal life. I really enjoyed learning with coursera.

Thank you!

By Liang H

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Mar 13, 2020

Very simple and easy to understand presentations videos making it easily to understand how eating habits are developed and how we can change the food we eat to improve our health

By Brenda A

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Mar 5, 2020

This course has taught me the important of carefully planning ones meal, keeping in mind the plate size as well as appreciating the meal rather than just eating to get satisfied.

By Fernando C

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Aug 30, 2019

Excellent course! THe explnation provided in every video by the professor and the high quality videos make it perfect for everyone trying to improve their health. Thanks Stanford

By Pablo M B

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Feb 8, 2016

The materials are wonderfully presented and the instructors are very likable and engaging. However, the quizzes are very pandering and the course overall is not very challenging.

By VÅ© A K

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Nov 3, 2024

This course is a wonderful overview about the nesscessary of food, nution, and the essential role of cooking, family meal and the way for choose good food and prepare good meal.

By Mario F

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Nov 1, 2024

The course was very good, I learned a lot about healthy eating and received many healthy recipes. I would recommend this course to people who want to improve their eating habits

By Aima

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Jun 23, 2024

i learn more about good choices of food importance of food,health and sustainability of life. This platform really good for learning, seeking and making ourselves professional.

By Patricio F D

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Apr 2, 2023

Es un curso muy informativo, que esta al alcance de cualquier persona la explicar en gran detalle y de manera resumida los beneficios de una dieta saludable y el como obtenerla.

By GINIKACHI M

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Jun 20, 2022

This course, introduction to food and health have helped me gain more insight into making healthier and better choices in areas of food I eat to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

By alina l

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Jul 31, 2021

Thank you very much for sharing diese very usefull informations. I have been eating way to much sugar and fat. I startet to apply what i have learned and allready feel better!

By María J G

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Jun 12, 2021

Voy en segundo año de nutrición y dietética, sin duda este curso me sirvió para complementar mas mi conocimiento de cosas básicas que debía saber pero que aun en la universidad.

By sushma a

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May 21, 2021

IT WAS INDEED A GREAT EXPERIENCE FOR ME TO LEARN NEW COURSE .

EVERY SINGLE LINE EXPLAINED WAS CLEAR AND PROMINENT

IT PAVED A WAY TO GOOD HEALTH AND HYGIENE PRACTISE IN DAILY LIFE

By Ana S Y

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May 10, 2020

The course is excellent, it has taught me to value natural foods and I have learned many things that I thought I knew, but in reality I was not clear about them. I recommend it.

By Rodrigo T V

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Jun 6, 2019

It's great! I'm loving studying at Stanford! I know it's not a graduate, but it's great to have a Stanford certificate. Thank you for the opportunity to make my resume stronger.

By Ivy L e S

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Nov 22, 2017

Very good and informative course! You get practical tips to have a healthy life and how to start to home cook your meals more often! I think that everyone should do this course!

By Alexandra Z

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Jun 2, 2016

Very simple and understandable chunks of information, charming and inspirational instructor, fascinating and colorful video... It would be great to enroll in advanced course :)

By Margarita M

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Nov 1, 2023

Thanks for very interesting and useful information and for the certificate, but I didn't understand why there is no my name on the certificate: there's only "coursera learner".

By Rose S

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Oct 3, 2022

Very good overview.  The presenters were easy to listen to.  The info presented was clear and actionable. Navigating the food environment section and the recipes were the best.

By Gricelda S

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May 18, 2022

HI, I WOULD LIKE TO COLLABORATE TRANSLATING TO SPANISH BECAUSE I FOUND THIS COURSE VERY HELPFUL AND INTERESTING BUT WHEN I WENT BACK TO THE COURSE I COULD NOT FIND THE OPTION.

By Sandrine L

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Mar 8, 2021

I am really interested in understanding better nutrition and fondamental basis of nutrition This course gives me new tips which are really helpful in every day life.

Many thanks

By Mariana G

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Apr 8, 2020

Simple but very informative. The videos are enjoyable and have a lot of information. Useful for non-health professionals who want to improve their eating habits. RECOMMENDED!!!

By Renan S

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Apr 8, 2020

Quick and clear lessons, very understandable.

Do not confuse common sense and banalities, this is all about wisdom and knowledge here.

I found very good advices for healthy food.