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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 Nivedan R

Feb 28, 2017

Brilliant introduction to food and health. We read a million blogs every day on this topic, this course just sums it all up with an added credibility.

By Maryam A

Apr 3, 2016

Very informative beginner course for anyone looking to learn more about Food/Health. I recommend everyone have the basic knowledge this course offers.

By Bianca A

Mar 14, 2016

Interesting course, with a very popular guest: Michael Pollan (Netflix, Cooked) A perfect - more scientific underlining of the documentation "Cooked".

By Ilias J

Feb 20, 2016

Videos are fun and informative. I think assignment questions sometimes are too scientific nevertheless for some people this can be even more exciting.

By Rhianna D

Feb 7, 2016

I learned a lot, and it was easy to follow and keep up with. The quizzes could have been a little more difficult, but overall, it was a great course.

By Leah R

May 24, 2023

Very straightforward course, videos are extremely short and easy to follow, good for anyone new to online courses or new to learning about nutrition.

By Eka P

Oct 6, 2021

Very helpful for a beginner with no basic of food technology and nutrition who wants to start living a healthy lifestyle and sustainable healthy diet

By Minh T B

Sep 7, 2021

More than awesome! I learnt a lot about nutrition and health in general, and also be cautious of what to avoid to achieve a good health in long term.

By Chirag k g

May 5, 2021

the course was designed nicely especially for begineers right from basic knowledge to gaining exposure in various expects related to food and health.

By Barbara V

Jun 29, 2020

Dr. Adam was very knowledgeable in food and health and she spoke clearly and was efficient in her lectures. I learned quite a bit about food basics.

By Татьяна Б

Jun 23, 2020

A really nice course which covers the very basics of nutrition. However, if you are not a beginner in this area the course may be too simple for you.

By linda l l l

Jun 1, 2020

muy bueno me sirvió mucho ahora se como alimentarme de forma correcta y podre también informar de manera correcta a las personas que les doy clase ,

By Matthew W W

Feb 6, 2019

This course has really opened my eyes to food and health, specifically how we should treat our food in respect to our health. Thank you so much Maya!

By Mila P

Oct 26, 2017

Very good course, well planned and organized. All the essential information one needs about nutrition and how it affects the health of an individual.

By Theresa T

Feb 1, 2017

Easy to understand with lots of information regarding nutrition and how it applies to your busy life; I enjoyed a lot of the info that was new to me.

By Диана С

Apr 9, 2024

Очень понравился курс, спасибо очень много полезной информации.Очень интересно,все изложено доступным языком,так же я могу обучаться на своем языке.

By LUIS V (

Oct 2, 2023

Me encanto, soy entrenador personal de ya hace 10 años y aquí encontré algunas herramientas para mejorar mis habilidades y conocimientos. Gracias 🙏

By Lourens

Mar 26, 2023

As a paraplegic, the course helped me cook right for my health. Now I can live a better, and lead a better healthier lifestyle. Thank you very much.

By Emily C

Sep 10, 2022

I truly believe this is a wonderful educational resource. I highly reccomend taking this course if you want to learn the basics of food and health.

By Maureen S

Jun 28, 2021

It was a great course for those who are just starting their learning journey and for those who need a refresher. Thank you for offering this course.

By Naixin G

May 8, 2020

This is the first course I learned in Coursera. Thank you, Dr Pollan and Dr Adam, who made this course not too complicated, informative, and active!

By Teresa C C

Apr 24, 2020

Gracias por la oportunidad.

esto lo voy a poner en practica en la vida cotidiana de mi familia y allegados.

todas las explicaciones son muy completas.

By john f t p

Apr 14, 2020

Muy útil y agradable el curso. Hace una importante contribución al conocimiento de la sana alimentación y a la salud de las personas. Muchas gracias

By Anna V

Aug 6, 2019

Этот курс напомнил мне о том, что домашнее приготовление пищи не такое уж сложное и долгое, и в то же время веселое, объединяющее занятие для семьи.

By Jazmin G

Jan 30, 2018

Amazing ! You learn key things to enjoy a healthy life, simply but with determination! Thanks to Maya and Dr. Pollan for all that great information.