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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!

AE

Jun 21, 2018

It was an amazing course that allowed for me to be much more conscious of what I was eating and pushed me to strive to achieve a healthier lifestyle. Overall, it was very entertaining and informative!

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By Andrea H

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Feb 15, 2016

Fun & easy introduction to basic concepts in Food and Health.

By Zayra P

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Jan 19, 2016

Awesome, very short though. A lot shorter than the first one.

By Laurence W

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Feb 14, 2021

Just as per the title- great introduction to food and health

By Jirada S

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Jul 17, 2023

good to learn the overall about the foods before we consume

By L R

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Mar 16, 2021

Great information! Love the recipe ideas at end of course!!

By Joana C P

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Apr 7, 2020

Very helpful to understand the basics of food in out health

By Joshua L K

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Sep 7, 2017

Very simple, easy to understand basics course for nutrition

By zareen n m

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Jul 16, 2017

this course is very interesting and easily to be understand

By Steve L

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May 3, 2016

Easy to understand and do learned something in the courses.

By Mary K G

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Oct 15, 2023

This is good for beginner level knowledge of health topics

By Sanju M

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Jul 23, 2021

it was really fun and great to learn about food and health

By kaylyn f

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Apr 8, 2020

A good basis for complete beginners but not very in-depth.

By Naitry D

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Aug 31, 2019

Best course about food. Please bring more of such courses.

By Leyla S

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Aug 24, 2018

Muy interesante para entender cómo funcionan los alimentos

By ADITYA S

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Mar 7, 2018

gained a lot about making right food choices and much more

By Maria M

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Jun 4, 2017

I would be happy if it was more detailed and professional.

By Leonor C M

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Jan 19, 2024

muy interesante de ver la alimentación de manera sencilla

By Angelica c V

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Oct 20, 2022

Es un curso genial,se aprenden un monton, muchas gracias

By Sudais B

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Sep 7, 2022

coursera gi ver goo oopunturites for stu al ove in world.

By Rathnayaka M G K R

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Jun 1, 2022

Im compled this course. How I give my setificat

Thank You

By Banh L

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Feb 20, 2022

I underestimated this course. Quite well made.Thank you.

By Majekodunmi T R

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Oct 2, 2021

I love every concept used in disseminating the teachings.

By Sophie G

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Feb 9, 2021

Very easy course but very well explained and presented :)

By Olubisi O

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Jan 10, 2021

Had a lot to learn about the right food options to go for

By Christine S

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Oct 28, 2020

Good basic knowledge to help set you on the right course.