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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

Oct 8, 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

TL

Oct 1, 2016

Extremely interesting course. I feel the material and videos were very easy to absorb and understand. I certainly would recommend this to anyone with an interest in food and how it affects our health.

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By Ruth O

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Aug 31, 2023

The course was so interesting, it's something everyone should listen to. I will definitely share this course.

By Gianna L

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Jul 26, 2023

Very informative and was straightforward. I like that it was short and had flexible due dates for the quizzes.

By Falade G

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May 10, 2023

I really love the instructors who handled the course. Their food and health tips are realistic and achievable.

By Chaibou S

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Jan 9, 2023

J'ai beaucoup aimé ce cours, parce que c'est très pédagogique ce qui facilite la compréhension, merci COURSERA

By Rita S

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Apr 20, 2022

Quick nutrition crash course. Very helpful as I am trying to understand more of how diet contributes to health

By Mridula D

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Oct 26, 2021

I completed the course over two days. I was hooked. They kept it simple but gave me a lot of food for thought!

By Ghada Y

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Sep 23, 2021

This course is very important and useful to inc increase our knowledge of healthy food and proper nutrition

By Althea A

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Sep 24, 2020

I have always been interested in Nutrition so this course reinforced things I knew already and taught me more.

By Maria A A G

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Aug 12, 2020

A very well structured course, the videos are short and easy to understand with all the necessary information.

By Eliana C

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Jul 28, 2020

Excelente sumamente didactico y bien desarrollado. Con enriquecedora perspectiva del tema. Super recomendable!

By F�tima S

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Jul 3, 2020

Very usefull information, I'm an athlete and I have a B.A. in Culinary Arts, so this was great for me. Thanks!

By Aduke O

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Jun 15, 2020

This is a wonderful experience. I am so impressed with the healthy diet habit I have just learnt. Thank you.

By Moamen S

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Jun 5, 2020

I've learned a lot from this course in my practical life. Thanks Miss Maya for making this course that easy ).

By Kriti P

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May 11, 2020

I got a lot to learn and understand.Life will be more easier after this course.Thank you professor Maya Adams.

By Doan N V A

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Apr 19, 2020

This course is so great that I have learned several useful knowledges and especially for my major, nutritions.

By Jasmine S

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Aug 28, 2019

The instructors are great! There is so much important information about healthy eating. Thank you, Stanford!

By Kripa D

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Jan 23, 2019

I really enjoyed watching recipes of food and learn more techniques about home cooking. This was very helpful.

By Anna L

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Oct 28, 2018

The course was very useful for improving my everyday nutrition by simply introducing small changes to cooking.

By Niroshan G

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Sep 18, 2018

I would highly recommend this course to anyone who would like to improve their eating habits in a healthy way.

By Elena d P

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Jun 14, 2018

Really interesting course! I'm a physical therapy student and I'm really excited to know more about nutrition.

By Hilary A

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Dec 10, 2017

Great course! Love the format. An ease filled experience. Feel confident to tackle cooking and eating healthy.

By De-Jyun,Liao

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Aug 28, 2017

It's really great to have this course. Your teaching are really great. I'm glad to be your student. Thank you.

By Antonina R

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Jul 4, 2017

This course teaches us how to be healthier by using simple steps in food understanding, choosing and preparing

By Lina R

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Apr 19, 2017

Maya is a great Teacher..!!!

I´m really happy with my new knowledge about health and food.

Regards From Colombia

By Rafael C C

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Feb 28, 2017

Very important for develop nutrition in the style life, congratulation need other for nutrition sport, thanks.