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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!

LL

May 15, 2017

This course is a good preparation for those who are interested in acknowledging more on human being health. After completing the course, I figured out much more than I could imagine in the beginning.

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By Dutch G

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Nov 17, 2021

Excellent information made easy to understand. professor was knowledgeable and personable.

By Yusaira F

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Jun 19, 2021

this course helps me to clear my views regarding certain nutrition terms.It quite helpful.

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

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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 22, 2017

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

By Hanh T

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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 Hanna J

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Jan 26, 2016

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

By Amadeu I

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Oct 2, 2025

I appreciate this rich in information course also the workshop was great and interesting.

By Kshirsagar s

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Jul 25, 2025

I had great experience with attending your lectures but I don't get the certificate of it