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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 Eunice A

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Mar 22, 2022

This course is an eye opener to good nutrition and healthy living and i have enjoyed and learnt so much from each of the lectures. it was worth spending my time on!

By Juli E

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Aug 15, 2021

It's a pleasant course, very easy to follow with short videos. Lecturing is very clear and also giving life examples. I enjoyed the course alot. thank you so much.

By Maria E A

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Nov 16, 2020

Sem palavras, é um curso maravilhoso! Uma oportunidade incrível de aprimorar os conhecimentos, aprender estrategias e sem contar que são profissionais excepcionais!

By Julie E

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Aug 31, 2020

It is an eye opener. Very educative and interesting.

I need to go further on about Nutrition and Dieting (Food and Health). That food is complicated and it a system

By 喜多野光

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Aug 7, 2020

Very easy and interesting course for beginners! No difficult terms or concepts. You'll definitely like the cooking videos and recipes at the very end of the course.

By dailylifekyo

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Jul 3, 2020

A very simple course yet full of important knowledge on how to kick start eating healthy. Can be completed in a week and the interactive videos for learning is fun.

By Cristina S

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Jun 23, 2020

I enjoyed the course very much. The information is presented in a simple manner and there are practical tips that are very easy to follow. Thank you for the course!

By Sylvie D

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May 12, 2020

Loved the entire course! The sections and the easy understanding of each section.

It inspired me to continue reading, learning and writing about nutrition.

Thank you!

By Mercedes F

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May 11, 2020

Muy interesante. He aprendido mucho y me encantaría aprender más. Lo recomiendo a cualquier persona que le interese todo lo relacionado con la salud y la nutrición.

By Françoise J M M

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Apr 12, 2020

Gostei muito da forma em que foi elaborado, os vídeos e leituras são de ótima qualidade incluindo a qualidade do método de ensino <3. Obrigada por existir Coursera.

By Brizza A

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Mar 6, 2020

It was a very good course. Eye opening to some misleading and common things society tells you. I wish there was a full nutrition certification. it would be so good.

By Hersey.H

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Mar 14, 2019

It's a really good course, even at the very beginning it was not that easy, but later on, it works well for me, especially the practical cooking courses. Thank you.

By Marcelo C S

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Mar 10, 2019

Ótimo curso, rico em conhecimento e aspectos importantes, tanto para a vida profissional quanto para a pessoal. Explicações bem elaboradas e de fácil entendimento !

By Jeetkaur R

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Aug 28, 2017

It gave me a lot of insight for overall health foods and how can I change my lifestyle to adapt a healthy one with some really easy and nutritional recipes. Thanks!

By Wendy

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Apr 11, 2017

Es un curso muy bueno que te ayuda a elegir alimentos para llevar un estilo de vida saludable además de las explicaciones te incluye recetas fáciles y muy practicas

By Tarun B T

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Jul 2, 2016

I loved this course. I useful and practical. The explanation from both the speakers and graphs is clear. Learned a lot. Thanks!

Encourage to have more such courses.

By MARIANA B

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Jun 18, 2023

The information provided to us is clear and easy to understand. Now I am more aware of the benefits of a healthy diet in my life.

Thanks for the amaizing recipies

By Anabelle C

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Aug 7, 2022

Enjoyable course with insightful information on nutrients and how society has evolved with their food relationships. The speakers were knowledgeable and relatable.

By Hossain M T

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Jun 26, 2022

I am very happy to complete this course. From this course i learned necessary information of food & health. So i am thankful to Tutor of this course & coursera....

By Neha R C

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Mar 30, 2022

really good course. I had never heard about gluten free recipes and came to know them from the module. it was great course. Hope to see this course a free course.

By Matheus M

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Feb 10, 2022

Realmente impressionante abordam com exatidão de forma que possamos ter uma dieta mais saudável e maior longevidade, não esperava menos desses grandes instrutores.

By PRAJWAL H

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May 20, 2021

Covers most of the basics and a very refreshing way of looking at Food and Nutrition in daily life.

bringing sustainable diets into our lifestyle is very important.

By Hua L

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Feb 8, 2021

I learned a lots about food and nutritions and also

I learned how to mix food, how to add or subtract ingredients, make lunch and dinner more delicious and healthy

By Crystal I

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Oct 22, 2020

Simply presented and very informative. Appreciated especially information regarding plate size. I have converted to all 7" plates and can already see a difference.

By Claudia T

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Aug 14, 2020

Información muy practica y bien estructurada. Me gustaron mucho los tips para construir platos saludables y para leer las etiquetas nutricionales de los alimentos.