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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.

TL

Sep 30, 2016

Extremely interesting course. I feel the material and videos were very easy to absorb and understand. I certainly would recommend this to anyone with an interest in food and how it affects our health.

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By Carlos d l R

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Apr 11, 2020

Aprendes demasiado sobre como identificar las comidas que son sanas y las que no lo son, te ayuda a saber las proporciones de ingesta de comida que debes de ingerir, me sirvió mucho ya que así aprendí a identificar las proporciones y saber lo que hacen mal las comidas procesadas.

By Rajalakshmi

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Dec 12, 2018

It was really a eye opener to the way we can change our view towards home cooking and food choices which may ultimately gift us a healthy life. I want to make my friends watch this and understand the beauty if food and health and how we can actually control it for our own benefit

By Karneev S

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Jul 9, 2023

thank you so much for this wonderful course, i learnt alot from this. i wish to become a nutritionist because of my own health concerns i am more drawn to nutrition topics. And this course helped me alot in understandinh healthy foods and nutritional value of foods and alot more

By Ela 4

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Sep 15, 2020

Fantastic!

The class is giving me a better understanding about how to eat better and also give me options for healthy and fun alternatives for a better eat.

The class explain very well how easy we become unhealthy, when we think we are eating the right food.

Fantastic ! thanks!!!

By Millie R J

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Oct 23, 2016

Before i began this course, I have been studying food and nutrition since i was 13 years old. this course has helped me so much, The quantities and what foods to start a meal with, it has made my life a lot simpler. For those interested in food and health this is a great course.

By Kimberly S

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Mar 23, 2024

These days, it's incredibly easy to slack on what you eat. We all fall into bad habits every now and then. This is a great "refresher" course for reminding yourself of the importance of keeping it simple (and colorful!) when it comes to preparing meals at home. Thank you, Maya!

By Pratibha L

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Oct 10, 2021

I loved this course. It was very informative and gave me deep insight to the required knowledge. The videos were so nice, simple and pleasing. Dr. Maya Adams was such a pleasure to listen to. I am so happy that I did this course and want to do more such courses further. Thanks

By Zohran

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Jun 22, 2021

I am really happy with the content of course it is very useful, simple to understand and valuable, an excellent course for nutrition beginners

It will enable you to design basic meal plans for yourself and even guide your friends, family and other people towards eating healthy.

By Renuka S

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Feb 9, 2021

The course was very much effective and way you taught things was really really awesome. AND MAINLY YOU KEPT THE THINGS SIMPLE AND LIGHT HEARTED......HATS OFF FOR THAT !!!

keep going !!!

expecting to get enrolled FOR another course from you guys !!!

ALL THE BEST AND LOT MORE TO GO

By Maria L

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May 6, 2020

An amazing, simple and impactful course. In a world of information where learning about food can seem overwhelming, this course gives you the guidelines to redesign your eating habits. I am going to put it to practice right away! My only add would be more vegetable recipes :)

By Lilla N

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Dec 23, 2017

This was my first course at Coursera and I found it very enjoyable, informative and it had an easy-to-follow structure. It was good to learn about somehing which is part of our everyday life, and it makes me more conscious when I cook or do the shopping. Thank you very much!!

By Maria J

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Oct 25, 2020

Hello, thank you for the opportunity to study, in this course I learned how great is the influence of corporations on the food industry, and how serious is the topic of healthy food. The most difficult thing for people nowadays is to control the quality and quantity of food.

By Hugo J A F

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Oct 13, 2016

Great experience! This course is really well structured. It have short but very objective lessons with really good take home messages. Easy to understand, and no time consuming. Congratulations to the organizers, specially to Maya Adams. I recommend this course to every one.

By Patricia S A

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Apr 8, 2016

I really like this course. For me, it was a good introduction to know how to eat properly and how I should combine my food. The way Maya teach is clear and close, and you can understand and assimilate easily the concepts. Also, the videos of the last lesson are very helpful.

By Laila N

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Feb 21, 2024

I have found tremendous joy in learning about food choices and nutritional values about different food groups. I absolutely adored all the presentation of Dr. Maya Adams and her conversions with Michael. Thank you for introducing this course! It was an absolute pleasure!

By Aniket H

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May 8, 2021

It's a good course for an average person who is just a beginner into getting his/her health corrected just by altering the way and type of food consumed. The details are just enough to get going and getting yourself closer to a better diet based disease free healthy living.

By Alyssa M

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Jan 24, 2021

I've learned so much about the different types of fats, sugar content, and even how to properly shop the grocery store. I will be applying these useful tips going forward to provide a healthier lifestyle for myself as well as my family. Thank you for all of the information!

By Gilleon C

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Oct 27, 2020

It's my first course with Coursera "Stanford Introduction to Food and Health" and I must say it was very detailed, informative and quite an awesome course to complete.

I will definitely recommend this program to anyone who is interested in learning more.

I thank you kindly.

By Diann E

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Apr 19, 2020

Already made positive changes to what I eat as a result of this course. The interviews with Michael Pollen were great. The whole course served as a great reminder about getting back to the basics and with social distancing during COVID-19 it’s a perfect time to eat at home!

By Deleted A

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Feb 16, 2017

Excellent course! It is a very useful and helpful course. i learned a lot of new thinks of food we consume every day. And get a new way to look at your food, to love it not fight it. As a med student i want to thank you for your efforts to help us eat healthy and be healthy

By Sara M

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Aug 19, 2016

I think that course is so useful ,, it helps me understand more about food ..the most thing i like about it is the great videos form as it gives me info in an interesting way avoid learners to get bored and frustrated with the info ,, it goes easy and smoothly so 5 rated ..

By Kalpagam

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Feb 8, 2016

This course has helped to connect in a very persuasive and positive way to basics of food and health. It gives a deep yet simple approach to food and the art of eating, living and enjoying life. Kudos to Maya and her team!

Looking forward to more such courses in the future!

By Xavid O

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Jan 25, 2022

This course was succinct with valuable information about healthy food choices, processed food, added sugars, and the importance of eating fruits and vegetables. The most important idea was cooking at home inspires one to cook healthy food and enjoy small portions. Thanks

By Minerva N

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Mar 11, 2017

Very helpful and informative course. Enjoyed the interviews with Michael Pollan. He always has something useful to say. I learned so much about nutrition, reading ingredient labels, shopping for groceries and living a healthy lifestyle. Enjoyed the recipes in the end too.

By Todor K

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Sep 7, 2016

I really enjoy the course although I've only been through Week 1. The video lessons are interesting and full of useful information. They use a very easy to understand language so I can recommend the course to everyone who likes to improve their understanding on the topic.