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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Stanford Introduction to Food and Health by Stanford University

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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 nutri...
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Top reviews

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Feb 13, 2020

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Great course, simple yet very informative. I really enjoyed the way it was filmed, with different charts, examples and real life shots. Also the interview-style learning. Both instructors were great.

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Aug 24, 2020

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This course really changed the way i look at food. Honestly made me more conscious of what I consume and what I let my family consume. Thank you for the wonderful knowledge you shared, Dr. Maya Adam.

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By Simón C

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Feb 6, 2016

Great way to understand some basics! The only thing to have in mind is that it's US based info, so you will have to research more about your culture and your society. But it's good.

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By muhammad n

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Aug 10, 2024

very helpful for understanding Food and its relation with health It also helped me to change my eating habits, doing exercise on regular base and what kind of food should be eaten

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By Диана С

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Feb 5, 2022

A very useful course for those who care about their health. It is very clear and briefly told about all the moments that may arise in life. And amazing recipes from Maya of course.

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By Pankaj T

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Dec 24, 2021

I really liked the course. It was very informative and I think it is so important to have at least some knowledge on the field of food health. I'm so glad that I found the course.

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By Dipak P

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Apr 28, 2021

This course was very easy to understand and provides what I expected. It'll teach you how to balance your diet/meals and eating habits and make you aware of the fast food industry.

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By Jeanne H

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Nov 27, 2020

This course has opened my eyes to a lot of benefits like eating at the table, eating slowly and just trying to pick out the right non processed food items that benefit your health.

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By Alejandra S

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Sep 16, 2020

Excellent course, i really enjoy it. I had learnt interesting and useful things. since how foods works in our body to recomendations at the supermarket shop, with healthy recipes.

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By Zhuldyz S

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May 8, 2020

Many thanks to the Maya lecturer!

Very useful, affordable, quality material.

I took the course very easily.

Beautiful diction, an image of a lecturer.

I recommend this course !!!!!

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By Sailee W

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Apr 25, 2020

It's a wonderful baseline course that provides all the necessary information regarding health food and a healthy lifestyle! Thanks to everyone involved in building up this course.

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By amirali a

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Apr 14, 2020

Easy to follow course. Even though there's not a lot of material to study but there is just the right amount to get you started in your journey for better food choices and cooking.

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By julia

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Feb 17, 2020

Explains the basis of a healthy diet and how to acheive it. Interesting and interactive, we know what to be careful about in our diet at the end of this course, and how to do that.

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By Heba K

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Apr 1, 2019

Thanks a lot I enjoyed so much with you

& I learned a lot from this course and I feel inspired to make positive, health-promoting changes in my life and the lives of my loved ones.

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By Najmo A

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Jun 22, 2018

I am trying my best to take your advices. I have already started making helathier choices. You made it sound so easy. And the most important thing to control my portions. Thank you

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By Mathew D

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Nov 27, 2017

Good overview of a complex topic. Not only is the theory and scientific aspect explained but it is coupled with case-studies and examples making this knowledge directly applicable.

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By Teo H K

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Nov 22, 2017

Maya's simple and yet powerful message on healthy diet is commendable. A great course for those need basic fundamentals on eating the right food for long term health. Thanks a lot.

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By Xuefei W

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Apr 26, 2017

Very useful guide for healthy eating with clear explanation. I've learned a lot from the the course. Gonna apply those rules in my diet slowly by slowly. Thanks for providing this.

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By Sofia R

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Jan 30, 2016

Very light, as it is broken down in quick, appealing videos, but super informative and complete. I loved the course and I certainly learned how to lead a more satisfying food life.

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By Тамара Б

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Oct 17, 2024

This course was very useful for me; it is clear, logical, and includes a practical part that allows me to immediately reinforce my knowledge. I enjoyed completing all the lessons!

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By Victoria W

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Jun 21, 2023

I found the materials in this course extremely useful in everyday life and such a valuable tool in using food to not only manage weight but continue to eat healthy for a lifetime.

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By Mostafa O

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Feb 28, 2023

This course is very good and well organized, I loved week 5 because we could hear the same content in many courses but this gave use a recommendation recipes for the healthy food.

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By u S

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Jul 20, 2022

I have learnt many vital facts on natural food, processed food and results for not making an effort to eat healthy and do exercises.

will recommend my friends to do this program.

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By Asma R

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Jun 3, 2022

Very short and basic. Feels more like a series of Youtube videos. You can complete it in one day :D

What I got out of it is: "Eat food. Not in large quantities. Mostly plant based"

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By Anna P

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Apr 27, 2022

very informative and useful.. can be connected to each one of us and can make tremendous changes in our lives in a positive manner if we thoroughly understand the topics covered

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By Kamilia

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Sep 15, 2021

Great course, it's very easy to understand since Mrs. Maya gives you simple concepts that applicable to your daily life. Can't wait to take some course of her. Fully recommended!

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By Zayneyboy B

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Aug 1, 2021

Loved this course it was very educational i was bale to learn alot.I am excited to put everything that i have learned into practice. I wish this course would have gone on forever.

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