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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 Alaneph 2

Jun 7, 2020

Un curso muy práctico que me ha ayudado bastante para saber que esto es lo que realmente me gusta. Muchas gracias Coursera y muchas gracias Universidad de Stanford

By Lisa R

Jun 1, 2020

Really enjoyed this class. I have done a lot of reading on this subject and eat pretty healthy but I was able to learn some new things. The recipes were awesome!

By Diana P G H

May 6, 2020

me encanto, te proporciona habilidades básicas y esenciales para iniciar cambios en el estilo de vida, aplicables y que facilitan el orientar aun mas al paciente .

By MUTIAT T A

Apr 26, 2020

The course was detailed and well delivered! It was very easy to understand and conceptualize. Great effort from Dr. Maya!

Thanks to Coursera for the great teamwork!

By Carmen N

Apr 20, 2020

I really liked how this course presents various perspectives of food, and nutrition. I actually learned and liked taking the course. Would recommend it to friends.

By Karen A M

Apr 11, 2020

Great information, and lots of easy to follow recommendations and steps to eating healthier. Instructor was easy to follow and I loved the cooking demonstrations!

By Laura S

Mar 10, 2020

I already knew what was good for me, but the course inspired me to revisit my food buying practices and cooking and eating. Very well done, modern and captivating,

By Gotchanoot P

Feb 8, 2020

I love the course now I can take care of myself and family about how to be healthy and healthier. I love cooking too I can't wait to try your recipes Maya! Thanks.

By Michael C

Jan 21, 2020

The course is simple yet contains powerful information. It presents basic, broad concepts about food, nutrition, and health that pique your interest to learn more.

By Jessica R

Jan 21, 2020

This course is very informative! I grew to appreciate FOOD, real food, and a new perspective in how I approach the grocery store and when preparing a meal at home.

By Waqar A

Nov 30, 2019

Stanford Introduction to Food and Health is wonderful course and the way teacher Maya taught is really simply easy to understand. its really knowledgeable course.

By Jason

Jul 1, 2019

Madam Maya is a loveable person.i am Very much enjoyed. Learned a lot in this course. I would like to join other courses of food and nutrition by Stanford. Thanks

By Bulanina V

Dec 27, 2018

Мне очень понравилось! Доступно и очень тонко объясняются простые приемы, которые играют огромную роль в изменении питания человека для того, чтобы стать здоровее.

By Khaled S A M

Nov 23, 2017

this course helps me so much as a college student to determine which food is healthy for me and which is not.

i recommend this course for everyone specialy students

By Hanna W

Mar 1, 2024

It was really interesting course. I could inderstand how important our food habit is. I try to remember what I learned in this course in my daily life. Thank you!

By Nonceba S

Jan 6, 2024

Loved the content on this course as it an introduction to every aspect of the food industry, from label reading, nutrition information and shopping tips. Loved it

By Juan A P C

Jul 11, 2023

Very nice introduction for someone looking to expand his knowledge on food and its effects on the human body. Very nice lessons, easy to follow and clear sources.

By Ananya M

Jan 10, 2023

Very easy to understand and relatable content. Not at all like those netflix documentaries which certainly carry a bias and moreover, Maya's voice is so ccalming.

By Pearl T

Oct 13, 2022

At this age i can still learn. Food is so important to a healthy life so ive changed plate size and quantity of vegetables on my families plates too. Win win.

By Maryam J

Nov 12, 2021

Excellent course, easy to understand and simple but informative explanation. Love the healthy and easy recipes.

Thank you Maya for a great course

love your family.

By Gayangi P

Oct 30, 2020

This was very good course to improve my food knowledge because i am a food engineering student. However i think this will useful to get a job.Thank you very much.

By Valeria C T

Jun 9, 2020

En mi caso al ser nutricionista aprendí mucho la forma de como explicar muchas cosas para que toda la población entienda a lo que nos referimos en cuanto a salud.

By Ludovick L L

May 8, 2020

Is there a next level after introductory sessions? This stuff is really informative, totally changed my perception of how to use 2 - 4 minutes. It was a pleasure.

By Aggie H

May 7, 2020

I really enjoyed the course. It explains the basics about food and nutrition in the way that is interesting, easy to understand and remember. Thank you very much!