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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

AE

Jun 21, 2018

It was an amazing course that allowed for me to be much more conscious of what I was eating and pushed me to strive to achieve a healthier lifestyle. Overall, it was very entertaining and informative!

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.

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By Yiannis K

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Jan 14, 2020

I expected to learn more.

By Kristiana D

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Sep 19, 2021

The course is very basic

By Rami S

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Aug 4, 2024

It lacks alot of depth.

By Nour J

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Sep 25, 2016

Good for healthy living

By Sejal H

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May 5, 2020

It was a basic course

By sarah d

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Jul 21, 2016

basic but interesting

By Adam D

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Jan 2, 2025

Somewhat informative

By NAHELI C G

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Jul 19, 2024

Un curso muy básico

By Asmaa T

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Aug 10, 2019

Needs more content/

By Umar S

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Nov 21, 2023

very good to learn

By Dušica B

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Aug 27, 2021

Only for beginners

By Tabitha H

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Jul 8, 2020

Covers the basics.

By Zoe L N

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Sep 7, 2024

not very detailed

By Maria F G G R

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Oct 21, 2019

Very basic stuff

By Jenniffer V P

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Jan 12, 2025

Muy interesante

By Gzneu 2

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Feb 15, 2023

nor

normal info

By Hans W

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Sep 6, 2017

it was alright

By Jotsna I

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Mar 5, 2016

Not much depth

By Ahmed R

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Nov 14, 2022

good to take

By Jo s b c

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Sep 18, 2021

useful tips!

By Cephas A M

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Jun 7, 2025

Interesting

By Brenda S

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Apr 1, 2022

simple info

By Inna G

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Jan 31, 2022

Very simple

By Silvia G

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Apr 15, 2021

thank you !

By Virginie F

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Jan 25, 2023

High level