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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 Grace C P

Apr 7, 2022

I would reccomend this couse it has given me so much knowlegde and has peeked my interest in food and heath so much to say that i would i would love to learn more about food and heath and become a dietian wow great course!

By henrietta h f

Feb 7, 2021

Great course! I learned a lot about why we crave the foods that we do, how to shop and plan nutritious meals, how portion sizes and contents effect our health and the best way to eat to maintain a healthy weight and diet.

By Aditi J

Nov 12, 2020

It is really an excellent experience to listening to Maya and Michael about food habits. I have learnt a lot. Believe me, I do not like cooking at all but I am inspired to cook and started as well!

Really awesome! Thank you

By yarden g

Aug 22, 2020

This course was fun to take, I learned a lot and it covered a variety of subject that were relative to my everyday life routine. It wasn't too long, but short yet still covering what you need to know. Love the recipes part

By Antonella N

May 8, 2017

I thought the information was informative, basic yet necessary. For anyone just getting into health and needs some fundamental tips, this course is a great one. The instructor is clear and easy to learn from. Great Course!

By Emily N

Jan 15, 2017

This course is wonderful! Maya is a elegant lady, I like her a lot! I took her other course, too! The recipes she gave are so easy to practise! Will always love her and use all the wonderful tips in life, in everyday meal!

By Annette Q M

Sep 14, 2016

This course was enjoyable and I learned a lot about eating healthier. It made me look at food differently, and gave me hope that I can choose foods that are delicious and healthier for my family. Thank you so very much!!

By CHARLES J M

Feb 18, 2022

This course is very exciting and interesting. Students, check this course out, it's super educative on nutrition and how foods can be optimally utilized for healthy living and a good health. This course is super-amazing.

By Alexandru P

Jun 30, 2021

This is a must take course. It's extremely well created, both rich in information and very well presented. I can say that, in a way, it has changed my life, because I started making different decissions regarding my food.

By Jessica A S

May 29, 2021

I thought that the course was really well done for a beginning level course, and I like the fact it has the respires that you can use at the end of the course which makes this course worth the time simply for that reason.

By Pranay K

May 29, 2021

Course is very helpful to get idea about how to take proper nutrients in daily diet and awareness about packaged food. ingredients and the most important thing is info about trans fat and regularized diet to stay healthy.

By MAURO G

Apr 20, 2021

It's really worth taking this course. It clarifies many misconception I had about fat, sugar, calorie... I like the fact the videos were short and condesed but with the right amount of information. I really recommend it!!

By Pramod H

Jul 2, 2020

It was really very good course as it was important for us to keep your body healthy and fit and the objective of this course is mainly focuses on that. I thank Stanford University and Coursera for introducing such course.

By Parinaz S

Apr 10, 2020

One of the most helpful and informative courses I've taken so far. Videos are short and information are put in simple words which makes you engaged and excited for the next lesson. I recommend everyone taking this course.

By Macala R

Oct 27, 2019

Great overview of the current state of the American diet. I'd recommend it for food writers, health coaches and anyone who wants to start understanding what we should eat and why so many people have challenges to do that.

By Anis K

Sep 2, 2017

I just could not stop! I simply started it, and a few hours later...completed!

Absolutely attractive, informative, comprehensive, captivating speech style, simple and fun..

And most importantly HONEST.

Thank you very much :)

By Emiliana B

Aug 17, 2023

Extremely concise information, the necessary knowledge to prepare much healthier and mindful meals for you and your family. It's a practical course that goes in-depth without overwhelming. Taking it is a great decision .

By lika z

Oct 16, 2022

First of all, I am grateful for the opportunity to take this course. This course taught me how to eat right and how to make my body more healthy. Most importantly, it gave me a chance to share this knowledge with others.

By Gamarallage R S G

Oct 24, 2021

Really useful course. In today's world, it is a challenge how to pick foods which are healthier for consumption. After completing the course, I was updated with much valuable information. Great course.. Highly recommend.

By Mohamed A R

Mar 25, 2021

It is important and essential to know what is useful or harmful for your health.

It is my first time to have a course certificate from Coursera and I am over the moon to finish this course which taught me much about food.

By Khari H

May 18, 2020

This course was awesome and very informative with great introductory lessons and also tools to use to take home. It was straight to the point and very easy to comprehend and understand! Thank you for this amazing course!

By Hareen P

Apr 30, 2023

The course is full of knowledge and no unnecessary content.

The points are to the point.

Anyone who belongs to the food industry must take this course.

All of the above points make this course perfect for me and my career.

By S K U

Apr 18, 2022

Thank you for the course. The knowledge about all types of food n 7 word mantra all are exiting. Food can cure many simple diseases. The receipes are mostly animal food based one. I am very exited to learn Thank you.

By BHARATH K G

Mar 31, 2022

This is a short, sweet and wonderful course to get introduced to Food and Nutrition. Although there are bits and pieces which are irrelevant to Indian context. Yet a recommended course for the audience from entire globe

By María T M

Nov 1, 2021

Es un curso muy recomendable para la población en general que enseña con términos sencillos principios básicos de una alimentación saludable que permite aplicarla fácilmente, tanto para uno mismo como para sus allegados