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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!

VI

Jan 18, 2021

It was an interesting and informative, at a basis level, course. The information is easy to understand and the new gained knowledges tend to remain in your memory, due to short and interactive videos.

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By Karen K M

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Aug 13, 2017

It's more of a refresher course for me because I have been reading a lot about nutrition, so it's nice to be familiar with it. I enjoyed the recipes :)

By Laura S

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Mar 8, 2016

It is a basic course about food and health. You could learn the most important issues about food and our habits. You can learn easy tips about how to bu

By Arun K

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Apr 2, 2018

Its really good to start with for somebody who has no or little experience with food. Would have been great if it included topics with greater details.

By Pamela F

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Aug 12, 2021

Estoy encantada con el curso, ha sido de toda mi satisfaccion. Solamente podria agregar, que los cuestionarios no estan en espaol y dificulta un poco.

By Dawid S

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Jan 12, 2020

Structured like a documentary rather than a class. I mean, its okay, but not exactly what I was looking for. It appeals to the masses, which is ideal.

By Anastasiya V

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Aug 4, 2019

This course has both theoretical and practical parts. And for me, it was interesting to review some ideas that I already have in my head.

Thanks a lot!

By Esperanza S

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Feb 21, 2023

Excellent introduction to food and nutrition. It clarifies much of the misconceptions about those matters. I only missed some info on food additives.

By Patrick L

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Sep 14, 2020

Good general intro to food and health, overall I learned a good deal of the basics and have a better understanding of what healthy eating looks like.

By Kelsey B

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Dec 17, 2020

A nice introduction to eating and being healthy with a good focus on healthy behaviours that can be reasonably integrated into almost any lifestyle.

By Christian S

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Aug 4, 2016

Good introducing regarding healthy eating and the dangers of highly processed food. I recommend this course for everyone interested in these topics!

By Micheline R

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Feb 14, 2023

I liked the course in general. I was just sad that all the recipes were with animals. I am a strict vegetarian, so I couldn't take advantage of it.

By Camille N

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Nov 10, 2020

The course was really nice and well tought. However, I would have liked more scientific data and knowledge (about nutrients for example). Thank you

By Zoqia T

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Jun 15, 2019

I love to study in Stanford and this course give me a connection to them. I love the way my instructor guide me. Thank you Stanford. Regards Zoqia!

By Frima E

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Jan 22, 2016

Very clear and to the point. Easy to follow and learn.

It will be longer with more in-depth details about the different topics discussed!

THANK YOU.

By Grace V T

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May 16, 2020

Super interesting and great information! A little lacking in some information, such as research behind the information. But overall, great course!

By Mina H

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May 12, 2020

Short course but very interesting. It invites you to do more research and more importantly, to eat better! "Eat Food. Not to much. Mostly plants".

By Nathalie A

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Apr 20, 2023

Personally it was too basic for my level of knowledge.

However it was helpful to have it all articulated in a structured yet simple way.

Thank you

By Vivek D

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Jun 24, 2022

An addition to it may be the calorie count & all the info related to it. Also about the effects deficiency & the surplus of nutients in the body.

By Saad M

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Jul 10, 2020

Its a good course, but very basic, yet helpful for those who do not have understanding of Food and nutrition and want to get educated themselves.

By Gabby P

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Nov 21, 2019

Great lectures and helpful information overall! I have started to look more closely at the food I am eating to make sure it is support my health.

By amir p z

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Sep 3, 2018

I was always confused with the label of food product that I wanted to buy, this short course helped me figure out what to buy and what not to buy

By Pedaprolu R

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Jan 25, 2018

Very good course and helpful I recommended this course in my circle to know what we eat daily thank you for this opportunity to learn this course

By Katie G

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Sep 26, 2017

A good introduction. I was hoping for something a little more scientific, but for anyone just starting on a healthy lifestyle, it would be great!

By Rana M

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Jul 23, 2017

I enjoyed this course so much. The content was very clear and essential but might have been too concise. I wish it was a little longer.

Thank you

By Kelley H

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Jun 15, 2022

Overall the class was helpful. I would have liked to see more suggestions on how to cook vegetables and not just how to shop at a grocery store.