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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

KW

Mar 10, 2023

This course has a lot of great information on nutrition and simple eating without being overwhelming. It gives practical advice that anyone seeking to eat healthier can implement in their daily lives.

TL

Sep 30, 2016

Extremely interesting course. I feel the material and videos were very easy to absorb and understand. I certainly would recommend this to anyone with an interest in food and how it affects our health.

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By Lize L

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Feb 17, 2021

Excellent introductory course. It Will be great for all high-school-aged children as well.

By Shannon

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Jan 12, 2021

Helpful. Would also like more information on reading and understanding nutritional labels.

By MEDHA A O

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Nov 18, 2020

Very nice .Elaborate .Can be easily understood even by a non medical person .

Dr Medha oak

By Michelle N K C

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Sep 29, 2020

I enjoyed the course. It has taught me to eat for health and not just satisfy my cravings.

By Rebecca C

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Jul 2, 2020

I really enjoyed this class! Highly recommend! The material is well taught and beneficial!

By Pamella L

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Jun 2, 2020

I really enjoyed the course and look forward to sharing it with my students fall semester!

By JERRICA L

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May 19, 2020

Very informative, enjoyed the process of how the course kept me interested the whole time.

By Susana d L

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May 9, 2020

Quite interesting. to prevent any disease or the future, and more details about nutrition.

By Romie J

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May 6, 2020

Amazing, easy-to-digest, simple information on food, what we eat and the power of cooking!

By Amanda D

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Apr 20, 2020

Clear and current information and ideas in this course. I really enjoyed it. Thank you :)

By Fiona G

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Apr 20, 2020

I really enjoyed this course, thank you very much. It was very interesteing and practical.

By MELI F

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Apr 12, 2020

lots of basic skills are learned and its teaching you how to eat instead of what to avoid.

By debanjana b

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Sep 3, 2019

I thoroughly enjoyed the course and find it useful, loved the how the entire was designed.

By Melisa

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Dec 13, 2018

Great course, short and to the point, with plenty of advice that can be implemented easily

By natallia b

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Aug 26, 2018

Great course to refresh my previous knowledge, bur very easy. I completed it in one day)))

By Pauline L

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Oct 23, 2017

I love how they shared their passion for home cooking, and taught me the importance of it.

By Tran T T H

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Sep 21, 2017

This is a very nice course providing you with basic understandings of nutrition and health

By Jamie J

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Apr 13, 2017

Very informative, will be of much use to individuals looking to start a healthy lifestyle.

By Tara d G

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Dec 9, 2016

Very clear and well designed course. Gives a good insight and overview on food and health.

By Annamária N

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Mar 16, 2016

Great, enjoyable, easy to follow and understand, and really practical knowledge! Thank you

By Hanna J

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Jan 26, 2016

Great introduction to nutrition. Entertaining, instructive and potentially life saving :).

By Dania A

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Feb 7, 2024

Super recomendado, me encanto demasiado lo bien que explican a nosotros los principiantes

By Naufalni A

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Dec 17, 2023

Easy to understand the material. All the basic knowledge about healthy food is right here

By Tyler C

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Jul 26, 2023

I felt like it this course took a seemingly complex issue and made it very easy to grasp.

By Huynh T C

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Nov 18, 2022

Easy to understand and follow. Thanks for the knowledge and inspiration from this course.