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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

KW

Mar 10, 2023

This course has a lot of great information on nutrition and simple eating without being overwhelming. It gives practical advice that anyone seeking to eat healthier can implement in their daily lives.

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 Yuliia R (

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Feb 17, 2020

Great course with a very useful information. Thank you!

By Henry C

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Aug 28, 2019

The course content is reasonable and easy to understand

By Devashree S

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Aug 21, 2018

my first course

the teaching and material is phenomenal

By Dayanna E R C

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May 24, 2018

Pretty interesting topics; understandable and punctual.

By Olivia J W

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Mar 17, 2018

I love this class! It’s very informative and practical.

By H S

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Feb 3, 2018

easy to understand.

useful for watching your daily diet.

By Christina

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Jul 21, 2017

Very informative and well designed introductory course!

By Sherif T

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Sep 27, 2016

The course really changed my life .. i highly recommend

By Maureen M

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Feb 5, 2016

Straight forward facts presented in an engaging format.

By Anna S

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Feb 3, 2016

It was pretty basic, but great and very interesting!!!!

By OZAN K

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Jan 21, 2016

It was great to have Michael Pollan. Thank you so much.

By Taciane

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Jun 29, 2025

Very happy basic understanding of a amazing food world

By Laraib

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Feb 17, 2025

knowledgeable and amazing course... i enjoyed it a lot

By Marily B P

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Jan 29, 2025

Curso maravilhoso! Aprendi muito e adorei as receitas!

By Leon S

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Jan 25, 2025

I learnt so much about people's relationship with food

By Olga G

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Dec 22, 2024

I am inspired by this course and learned a lot of new.

By Pavithran

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Nov 7, 2024

I understand all things from maya mam and prof Michael

By Jutawan B P

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Aug 25, 2024

Iam learn a lot to make a good food, it's interesting!

By Nina S

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Jul 30, 2024

Ini sangat membantu saya untuk mencari experience baru

By advgursimran s

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Jul 27, 2024

It is related to health, very good and helpful course.

By María P S T

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Jun 19, 2024

Thanks for the course its very interesting and usefull

By Sandra J J

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Oct 20, 2023

Extremely informative and practical in everyday life.

By dragomir t

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Jun 13, 2023

Very helpful in acknowledging information of nutrition

By Чекаленко С В

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Jan 2, 2023

The course was very informative and useful. Thank you♥