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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

GG

Dec 29, 2021

It was the best first experience I had and I have gained good amount of knowledge where I am applying that to my day to day life . It's inspiring . Thank you Coursera , Thank you Stanford University.

NI

Dec 5, 2020

Foods and us have a relationship, and this course defines that relationship. Personally, this course provides positive experience for me in regards of food, meal preparation, and eating in moderation.

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By Lúcia B

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Nov 25, 2019

Simple and easy to understand, with great content and lovely videos. It really makes us think about our eating habits.

By Mahsa R

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Aug 31, 2019

It is an amazing course with many useful information. I hope I will study and research in this field in future. Thanks

By Claudia R

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Mar 20, 2019

Very helpful, well narrated, wonderful easy videos and recipes. It inspires you to eat cleaner and more balanced foods

By Anna D

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Nov 28, 2017

Thank you so much! Through this course I get many interesting things and new important knowlage about food and health!

By Daniel D

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Aug 30, 2017

An exciting way to contemplate the way we think about food. Great execution and very simple and understandable. 10/10.

By Kristin B

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Jul 22, 2017

One of the best MOOCs I have taken. I encouraged all of my family and very close friends to take this course as well.

By rameeta s

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May 21, 2017

Was really helpful. Now I feel I can make informed decisions when it comes to healthy food for my family & in general.

By sdgriffioen

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Apr 26, 2017

This course gives you the 'short and comprehensible' scientific story of food and nutrition. I recommend it to anyone!

By Kelsea S

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Apr 3, 2017

Excellent refresher course! Brief and to the point, this is a no fuss solution to a sensible approach to clean eating.

By Habibullah M

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Mar 1, 2017

This course was much more useful than the things i was thinking abut that, thanks to Stanford University and the teams

By Tong W R

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Mar 3, 2016

I spent 2.5 hours on this course and I've learnt more about food than 2.5 decades I've lived so far. Highly recommend!

By Joshua W

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Nov 13, 2024

Very good foverview of nutritiion fundamentals presented in a concise and rather pleasant way. I very much recommend.

By Célia O

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Sep 19, 2024

I find that this course is very informative and uses everyday language that is accessible for everyone to understand.

By Emad R

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Apr 18, 2024

thanks, Dr. Maya a lot, you are so friendly, and you have clear words and smooth information, I'm enjoying the course

By Mohamed e m m A

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Dec 27, 2023

دورة جميله ومفيده جدا شكرا فريق عمل كورسيرا وشكرا للمعلمة مايا علي المجهود المبذول تهانينا لكي علي هذا المحتوي الجميل

By Zain N

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Jan 22, 2023

This course is very informative. Such an interesting and entertaining way of learning. I enjoyed every second of it!

By Awadh G

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Nov 2, 2022

It gave me an insight into the reasons for obesity and how to mitigate the same by managing a good and balanced diet.

By Chris C

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Oct 6, 2022

FUE DE GRAN AYUDA, ES EN EXCELENTE CURSO, ESTA BIEN ESTRUCTURADO, ME AHORRO TIEMPO POR LA MNERA EN QUE FUE PLANEADO.

By Jheny L

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Oct 5, 2022

I am becoming more conscious about what I eat.And with this knowledge I could share this with other people.Thank you.

By Nadia A

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Aug 30, 2022

I have enjoyed this course, thank you to all who have given there time to put together such great, relatable content.

By Soumen R B

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May 24, 2021

The course enabled me to see whole foods with a lot more respect and the harsh truth of processed food was unleashed.

By Shreehari N

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Mar 7, 2021

Fantastic course for any one who wants to learn a healthy way of living and wants to try out some cooking themselves.

By Maria B

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Oct 5, 2020

I enjoyed this course it was interesting to know how certain foods can add or take away from one's healthy lifestyle.

By Gina T T -

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Jul 24, 2020

I enjoyed taking the course and I learned a lot about food and health. Looking forward for another module. Thank you.

By graciela k b

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May 22, 2020

Excellent experience, information and tools that we can apply with our patients and in daily life. Thank you so much.