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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

MM

Aug 22, 2017

This course helped me a lot in order to understand about the importance of planning a good meal. It would be even amazing to have recipes at the end that more vegan and also without the use of sugar

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.

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By Tannis S A

Jan 29, 2016

Lots of good tips and reminders one may have forgotten in this busy lifestyle most of us live.

By Saeem K

Sep 27, 2025

I HAVE GAINED A VERY TRUTHFUL AND BEST KNOWLEDGE ABOUT FOOD WITH EASILY UNDERSTANDABLE COURSE

By Venus L W

Mar 20, 2025

This course is a great introduction to a deeper understanding for healthier habits with food.

By Fatima M

Jul 12, 2024

This is so easy to understand. The teaching approach was so simple yet affective. I loved it.

By Karin f

Jan 6, 2024

PRECISO,EXCELENTE,CONCISO,MUY ÚTIL PARA TODOS LOS QUE EJERCEMOS LA CIENCIA DE LA NUTRICIÓN...

By Por S

Nov 24, 2023

This course provides the necessary basic knowledge about food and nutrient in concise manner.

By veronica e c

Jun 8, 2023

Excellent course to improve my eating habits, I learned a lot and enjoyed it, I recommend it.

By Sagar K

May 25, 2023

This is really awesome session to understand sustainable diet. How to shift to healthy foods.

By Charlene A C

Jan 11, 2023

my experience

here is so fun and I

learn so many a lot of this course that can help me a lot.

By Lubna E

Dec 31, 2022

Fantastic and very useful information I got in this course. Thank you so much and keep it up.

By Frankie K

Aug 21, 2022

Easy to follow and very insightful for someone who is a newby to food and nutrition science.

By Yuly A C

Jul 21, 2022

me gusto mucho la explicacion como estan divididos loa alimentos y como identificar etiquetas

By BADR I

Mar 18, 2022

I really acquired a lot of basics of healthy food. I recommand everyone to start studying it.

By Giuliana M

Feb 11, 2022

Super interesante el enfoque. Pautas claras. Lenguaje claro y apropiado para aplicarlo en la

By lucia f

Jan 24, 2022

Muy buen curso, te da unas nociones básicas y necesaria en cuanto al tema de la alimentación.

By Hamza B

Sep 11, 2021

Good experience with Coursea and a lot of information about nutrition and food Thanks Coursea

By Hannah I

Aug 5, 2021

It is an enlightening course on food, nutrition, diet and moderation. I really learned a lot!

By Sahana S

May 20, 2021

It was an amazing course and taught me a lot more to be conscious in terms of health and food

By Dharmendra K M

May 19, 2021

Nice organization of the course. I get significant information and really enjoyed the course.

By Bernarda R

May 3, 2021

Buen curso con mucha información, me gustaría seguir sumando conocimientos sobre estos temas.

By Boazu L E

Feb 8, 2021

Very interesting course! I learned a lot about good and healthy nutrition! Thank you so much!

By Breana H

Jan 20, 2021

I would have loved to learn more but for an introduction course, I got a lot of valuable info

By Mariana

Sep 29, 2020

Very clear and interesting to learn all about the introduction of healhy food. Thank you Maia

By Skyli S

Sep 3, 2020

A good step to learning about the food industry and how to start living a healthier lifestyle

By Wendy s

Aug 29, 2020

I liked the quiz and questions asked along the way. Videos were short bits of info at a time.