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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 Ukatu N

Nov 10, 2022

Exceptional, captivating and very informative course, explains down to the bottom what one needs to know about healthy eating

By Dashia C

Oct 27, 2022

excellent course , I have gained a tremendous amount of knowldege on this Food and Health Course. will definitely recommend.

By Michael B A

Jan 9, 2022

This course was really interesting and I have learnt alot about the science behind the food we consume. I am really grateful.

By Michelle Q M L

Apr 29, 2021

I learnt quite a bit on nutrition and managing food. It's pretty good! Everything in moderation and more plant based food! :)

By Waldo G

Dec 26, 2020

I learned in this course. I am satisfied. I still don't know how much the Certificate costs to buy it. Can somebody help me ?

By Evdokia R

Aug 22, 2020

Everything you need to know as a beginner in nutrition. Take this course if you want to introduce yourself with this science.

By AS C

Aug 9, 2020

Very enlightening for the nonfood scientist. I can't wait to try some of the recipes that Dr. Adam's included in this course.

By Bhuppi P

May 27, 2020

Wonderful course by Stanford university and associating with coursera !! You gave me extra wing to fly high to reach my goal.

By fay m

Mar 19, 2020

i would liked to be a litle bit bigger , and a little bit more challenge but overall it was great and very easy to understand

By Askar M

May 1, 2019

The course plays up to its name by giving sensible and easy to understand information on healthy eating and food as a whole!

By Molly H

Nov 12, 2018

This course is an extremely basic introduction, but it covers all the topics very well. It's thorough and easy to understand.

By Esteban D M N

Oct 21, 2018

Very good course! It is a struggle nowadays to encourage patients to have a healthy diet, and this help to do it! Thanks you!

By Milja H

Jun 25, 2018

I am grateful that I have opportunity to learn more about the food and the food industry. Thank you all who made it possible.

By Bee W

Apr 29, 2018

A very informative short course that gives the basis to eating a balanced and nutritious diet. Everyone should do this course

By Bethany W

Apr 14, 2018

Very clear, well organized, and succinct! Also very aesthetically well-executed in terms of production quality. Great course!

By Florentina Č

Feb 24, 2018

Great course... a simple explanation of what is healthy food and I like very much easy healthy recepies on the end of coures.

By Soledad G M

Dec 31, 2017

I´m from Argentine, I don´t usually cook because I don´t have time. But this course, makes me think I can do it!! Thank you!!

By Patricia Z

Jan 16, 2017

Simple, succinct and very useful information. Basics on nutrition clearly explained and very easy to understand and remember.

By Stanislav S

Nov 25, 2016

The course was interesting and it helps people to get basic, but really nessesary knowledges if nutrition and healthy eating.

By Elizabeth R G

Mar 9, 2016

EXCELLENT!!! In my humble opinion, this course has what it takes to learn about nutrition, nutrition talk is very interesting

By Valeryia A

Jun 12, 2023

Interesting for someone who wants to start learning in this area, easy presented material, you don't get bored :) Thank you!

By Mike A

Mar 29, 2022

It is such a useful course and full of useful information for those who are exposed to the food industry for the first time.

By Thanh H

Aug 9, 2021

It's a basic interesting course to get more nutrient food information. I get more food knowlege which is useful for my life,

By Ana C D O

Oct 27, 2020

It gave so many useful information about how to eat healthier and how important it is to eat listening to your body's needs.

By Oyeniyi o E

Sep 19, 2020

Wonderful

The course is well explanatory and interesting, am beginning to apply what I am learning to my food as well. Thanks