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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

CN

May 13, 2021

Really good as an introductory guide to general human nutrition. Gives great insights on cooking, planning meals and health diet habits. It's a rather short course with actually impactful information.

GG

Oct 7, 2021

this course changed my view on healthy eating and also instilled healthy cooking habits in me! I absolutely oved the simple , delicious and healthy recipes! definitely trying them out ! Thank you Maya

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By Sofia A B R

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Jan 30, 2016

Very light, as it is broken down in quick, appealing videos, but super informative and complete. I loved the course and I certainly learned how to lead a more satisfying food life.

By Тамара Б

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Oct 17, 2024

This course was very useful for me; it is clear, logical, and includes a practical part that allows me to immediately reinforce my knowledge. I enjoyed completing all the lessons!

By Victoria W

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Jun 21, 2023

I found the materials in this course extremely useful in everyday life and such a valuable tool in using food to not only manage weight but continue to eat healthy for a lifetime.

By Mostafa O

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Feb 28, 2023

This course is very good and well organized, I loved week 5 because we could hear the same content in many courses but this gave use a recommendation recipes for the healthy food.

By u S

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Jul 20, 2022

I have learnt many vital facts on natural food, processed food and results for not making an effort to eat healthy and do exercises.

will recommend my friends to do this program.

By Asma R

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Jun 3, 2022

Very short and basic. Feels more like a series of Youtube videos. You can complete it in one day :D

What I got out of it is: "Eat food. Not in large quantities. Mostly plant based"

By Anna P

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Apr 27, 2022

very informative and useful.. can be connected to each one of us and can make tremendous changes in our lives in a positive manner if we thoroughly understand the topics covered

By Kamilia

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Sep 15, 2021

Great course, it's very easy to understand since Mrs. Maya gives you simple concepts that applicable to your daily life. Can't wait to take some course of her. Fully recommended!

By Zayneyboy B

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Aug 1, 2021

Loved this course it was very educational i was bale to learn alot.I am excited to put everything that i have learned into practice. I wish this course would have gone on forever.

By Oksana P

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Mar 11, 2021

Very clear and logical layout of the most useful material. The course touches the basic points about Food and Health, prepares the reader for the continued study at higher levels

By Marc C

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Jan 20, 2021

The course is very informative and eye-opening. This is great for everyone who wants to improve their overall health through proper dieting. Eat Food. Not too much. Mostly Plants.

By Syed B A

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Oct 23, 2020

I learnt a lot about basic nutrition and preparation of food in addition to the procedure of checking nutritional label.

Thanks to coursera and Maya ma'am for this positive effort.

By Ankit C

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Feb 20, 2019

IT was crispy, I love it. The quality of video and presentation was very interesting. I never felt bored or tired during watching these videos, unlike other course videos. superb.

By Suelen M

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Apr 15, 2016

Really useful and practical. Helps with your knowledge about your own health and it's very indicated to people who want to start a new life style with healthy food. I truly liked.

By Qudsia E

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Feb 12, 2024

As a student of food science and nutrition, I find this course helpful for myself and my work as it makes the basic things a person should do while sustaining a healthy lifestyle

By Samavya N

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Nov 20, 2023

It was a great exprience ! I learned alot of things related to my feild Human Nutrition and Dietetics. Thank you for making it easy to understand every detail of Food and Health.

By Deborah M

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Jun 17, 2023

I learned so much from this course. I will be able to make better nutritional decisions regarding my health and be able to pass along what I have learnt to my family and friends.

By umar f

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Jan 13, 2022

First of all I thank coursera for providing this course of no cost. After completing this course I feel inspired to make positive, health promoting changes in my life. Thank you!

By Fayza M

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May 14, 2021

It was a very good learning experience. The views of instructers are so beautifully explained. I was excited for every next class, and enjoyed every moment of learning. Thank you

By h a

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Nov 8, 2020

I really enjoyed this course because it motivated me to prepare my own meals, and also showed me, that I do not have to spend hours with cooking to eat healthy or home made food.

By Anna t

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Sep 30, 2020

Excellent course, I highly recommend it for people of all ages, as society we need to be more involved about what we eat and how we eat so we can all enjoy a healthier life style

By Zoha K

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Sep 10, 2020

It was amazing learning this course. It was so beneficial for me, not for my studies and career but also for my personal life. I really enjoyed learning with coursera.

Thank you!

By Liang H

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Mar 13, 2020

Very simple and easy to understand presentations videos making it easily to understand how eating habits are developed and how we can change the food we eat to improve our health

By Brenda A

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Mar 5, 2020

This course has taught me the important of carefully planning ones meal, keeping in mind the plate size as well as appreciating the meal rather than just eating to get satisfied.

By Fernando C

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Aug 30, 2019

Excellent course! THe explnation provided in every video by the professor and the high quality videos make it perfect for everyone trying to improve their health. Thanks Stanford