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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 Romni k

Feb 16, 2016

This corse provided best insights about food.

By Tércio A

Feb 11, 2016

Good material, very basic but very meaningful

By Rihasa N

Feb 5, 2016

Loved your videos Maya, and your recipes too.

By Inger M

Feb 19, 2025

Avery informative course and easy to follow.

By Alejandra A (

Jan 27, 2025

Excelente. Muchas gracias por la oportunidad

By Ann D

Jul 21, 2024

something everyone should see and learn from

By Rafia A

Jan 11, 2024

really excited being part of this community.

By Ambika L M

Sep 11, 2023

very usefull simple and clear for beginnners

By munawar s

Jun 22, 2023

Very Insight full and Easy to understand :-)

By yusuf s

Mar 30, 2023

this course was so interesting, really Glad

By S.A B

Jul 25, 2022

I love how informative this course has been.

By PRECIOUS S D L

Jun 14, 2022

The course was accommodating and informative

By Wenni Z

Jun 6, 2022

great course, I have learned a lot from it.

By Lizeth V V P

Apr 9, 2022

Excelentes videos, muy concretos y acertados

By Lê T

Dec 14, 2021

The lessons have helpful details information

By kei k

Sep 5, 2021

I learned a lot and I'm ready to eat better

By Ivy P

Jun 13, 2021

Excellent pace and content. Well delivered.

By Lia H

Apr 27, 2021

I really like and learn a lot in this course

By Ayogu k A

Feb 12, 2021

very interesting and educating, thanks Maya,

By Shehr b

Nov 23, 2020

it was a lovely experience doing this course

By Muhannad S

Nov 19, 2020

Compact, easy to understand, and beneficial.

By Areej A

Oct 29, 2020

I enjoyed this course it is very informative

By Kavya P

Aug 30, 2020

It was really helpful taking up this course.

By Nicolas A V G

Jun 17, 2020

Very good material Quality visuals and sound