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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 Nada A

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Feb 7, 2020

I enjoyed starting with this introductory course on health and nutrition and will be looking for my next one very soon

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By Lúcia B

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Nov 25, 2019

Simple and easy to understand, with great content and lovely videos. It really makes us think about our eating habits.

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By Mahsa R

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Aug 31, 2019

It is an amazing course with many useful information. I hope I will study and research in this field in future. Thanks

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By Claudia R

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Mar 20, 2019

Very helpful, well narrated, wonderful easy videos and recipes. It inspires you to eat cleaner and more balanced foods

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By Anna D

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Nov 28, 2017

Thank you so much! Through this course I get many interesting things and new important knowlage about food and health!

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By Daniel D

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Aug 30, 2017

An exciting way to contemplate the way we think about food. Great execution and very simple and understandable. 10/10.

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By Kristin B

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Jul 22, 2017

One of the best MOOCs I have taken. I encouraged all of my family and very close friends to take this course as well.

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By rameeta s

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May 22, 2017

Was really helpful. Now I feel I can make informed decisions when it comes to healthy food for my family & in general.

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By sdgriffioen

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Apr 26, 2017

This course gives you the 'short and comprehensible' scientific story of food and nutrition. I recommend it to anyone!

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By Kelsea S

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Apr 3, 2017

Excellent refresher course! Brief and to the point, this is a no fuss solution to a sensible approach to clean eating.

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By Habibullah M

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Mar 1, 2017

This course was much more useful than the things i was thinking abut that, thanks to Stanford University and the teams

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By Tong W R

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Mar 3, 2016

I spent 2.5 hours on this course and I've learnt more about food than 2.5 decades I've lived so far. Highly recommend!

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By Joshua W

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Nov 13, 2024

Very good foverview of nutritiion fundamentals presented in a concise and rather pleasant way. I very much recommend.

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By Célia O

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Sep 19, 2024

I find that this course is very informative and uses everyday language that is accessible for everyone to understand.

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By Emad R

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Apr 18, 2024

thanks, Dr. Maya a lot, you are so friendly, and you have clear words and smooth information, I'm enjoying the course

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By Mohamed e m m A

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Dec 27, 2023

دورة جميله ومفيده جدا شكرا فريق عمل كورسيرا وشكرا للمعلمة مايا علي المجهود المبذول تهانينا لكي علي هذا المحتوي الجميل

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By Zain N

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Jan 22, 2023

This course is very informative. Such an interesting and entertaining way of learning. I enjoyed every second of it!

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By Awadh G

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Nov 2, 2022

It gave me an insight into the reasons for obesity and how to mitigate the same by managing a good and balanced diet.

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By Chris C

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Oct 6, 2022

FUE DE GRAN AYUDA, ES EN EXCELENTE CURSO, ESTA BIEN ESTRUCTURADO, ME AHORRO TIEMPO POR LA MNERA EN QUE FUE PLANEADO.

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By Jheny L

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Oct 5, 2022

I am becoming more conscious about what I eat.And with this knowledge I could share this with other people.Thank you.

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By Nadia A

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Aug 30, 2022

I have enjoyed this course, thank you to all who have given there time to put together such great, relatable content.

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By Soumen R B

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May 24, 2021

The course enabled me to see whole foods with a lot more respect and the harsh truth of processed food was unleashed.

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By Shreehari N

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Mar 8, 2021

Fantastic course for any one who wants to learn a healthy way of living and wants to try out some cooking themselves.

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By Maria B

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Oct 5, 2020

I enjoyed this course it was interesting to know how certain foods can add or take away from one's healthy lifestyle.

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Jul 24, 2020

I enjoyed taking the course and I learned a lot about food and health. Looking forward for another module. Thank you.

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