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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!

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.

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By Luis F R M

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Sep 9, 2020

Its a helpful and complete course about the knowledge that everybody must learn about a healthy alimentation.

By george j

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Jul 30, 2020

Enjoyed and learned very much from the course.

I enjoyed both of the instructors.

Highly recommend this course.

By Yesenia J O

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Jun 8, 2020

A light, beginner class for food enthusiasts. Loved it!

I wish there were more about nutrition science though.

By Alice P

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Jun 3, 2020

The best way to learn about food and health, to start fueling my body properly and start feeling good inside.

By sana m

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May 21, 2020

Best Course, Very Informative. A must recommend to all of those learners who want to learn about food safety.

By Hashir J

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May 5, 2020

A very simple & quick guide about Food and Health, everyone must learn this one. Thank You, Maya Adam & Team.

By Furqan M A

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Aug 6, 2019

Maya Adam is so much great instructor i like her teaching method. She help us seeking many things about food.

By Ellen K

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Jul 2, 2019

Very basic information about food and nutrition. I hope there will be a more advanced course in this subject.

By Swapna S

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Jul 6, 2018

The course was very useful.Crisp and very informative. Everything in moderation will lead to an happy life!!!

By Nora v

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Jan 22, 2018

good introductory course about food and health! I enjoyed the practical tips and the structure of the course!

By Rashmi M

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Jan 19, 2018

Good starting point to learn about basic nutrition and sensible eating. I enjoyed doing the course immensely.

By Fernando R R

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Jul 7, 2017

Very objective and practical; amazing pronunciation and sound quality making it easy for non-English natives.

By Otito H O

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Jul 4, 2017

I learnt so much from this course. Would love to take an advance class on same. Thanks you very much Mrs Maya

By Deepash b

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Mar 22, 2017

Nice and helpful area for students who are having food processing as their course it will help them so much.

By Santosh L R

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Mar 3, 2017

Excellent teaching. Clear and concise. Boon to students like me. Thank you Coursera and Stanford! Great job!!

By 2717 A K

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Oct 26, 2023

Amazing. The way this course enhanced my knowledge relating to food science and nutritional health benefits

By Ils S

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Oct 17, 2023

It teaches all of the basics related to health and a good diet. Easy to follow and understand. Great course.

By Asal T

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Apr 27, 2023

Excellent.. This course raised my level of knowledge and taught me the right style of ringing and nutrition

By Anjali S

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Mar 29, 2022

One of the best courses I've found on coursera. Every person should give it a go, regardless of their field.

By Angela

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Oct 26, 2021

Great course

Lots of helpful tips on integrating more healthy food into your diet and discerning what is good

By rob b

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Jul 19, 2021

Excellent and as described. If only everybody had this info to know what the food factories are doing to us.

By Penelope E J

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Apr 14, 2021

I enjoyed all the subjects and found they will help me within my intended work as a Live in Healthcare Giver

By Harshit S

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Oct 1, 2020

Amazing course instructor is so amazing Mam clear every thing what you need to apply to live a healthy life.

By Lucia P

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Jun 18, 2020

Maya is a wonderful teacher! I really love the way that she easily explains even the more complicated topic.

By Antonia S O

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Jun 5, 2020

Es un curso entretenido y dinámico, las explicaciones son claras. Un aporte definitivamente, muchas gracias!