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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

PE

Oct 18, 2021

This course taught me a lot about the components of food! Processed and non-processed food which was the best food of all. I will be happy to spread this healthy dietary ways to my family and friends!

VI

Jan 18, 2021

It was an interesting and informative, at a basis level, course. The information is easy to understand and the new gained knowledges tend to remain in your memory, due to short and interactive videos.

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By Shaden A

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May 17, 2017

I loved this course, Dr. Adam! Please continue to make more of these videos on nutrition - I would especially love a video customized for college students' nutrition since weight gain is a popular phenomenon either during one's freshman year or throughout undergrad!

By Stephanie B

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Jun 12, 2023

A great introduction to the basics of food, food science, and health. It corrects misinformation and ill-advised marketing for the sake of monetisation, and this course is the very basic guideline that every person should have when making better lifestyle choices.

By Thy N H

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Aug 29, 2018

It is super informative and helpful fur sure. Maya Adam, she is pretty kind. Her voice is so soft that pours word by word to my ears. Through the course, her smile is always on her lips. Finally, Mr. Michael Pollan, I can feel a dedicated mind from the way he said.

By Tania G

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Nov 18, 2016

This is a sweet and short course. I loved that many of the things that I already knew from owning a Vegan restaurant and my own research were covered. I learned some of the scientific terms and bodily processes behind the common sense knowledge I had. Great course!

By Nela R

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Mar 28, 2022

This course was so informative and highlighted the basic things that we overlook every day. The instructor delivered the information in an understandable way and provided easy to follow recipes so that you get a head start on meal planning and healthy food options

By jeff v

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May 19, 2021

Excellent course on food. You get armed with all the info you need to eat healthy. The doc that teaches this class is awesome. The person she interviews is also incredible. Lots of good stuff here. This is a must do course that is only a couple hours to complete.

By Tharuni R

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Jul 19, 2018

It was very helpful and easy to understand. On what is the picture of healthy food vs What we consume thinking its heathy. Which is not, I have got a clear understanding for the what good to consume? How much to consume? and What time to consume?

Thank you so much

By pranith k

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May 28, 2016

Maya made it look so easy that I completed the whole course in 2-3 hours. I now have an understanding of where I am going wrong with my eating habits. I am not confused about what to eat and how much to eat anymore! I guess I will start cooking more often as well!

By Hadjer D

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Mar 5, 2023

It was an interresting course, i litterally enjoyed every lesson. The course was simple direct with planty of usefull information . I wasn't motivated to start a new healthy lifestyle. But after this Cours? i am diffenitly considering to change my eating habits !

By Elizabeth q m

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Mar 21, 2021

Muchas gracias por el aprendizaje brindado fue un placer pertenecer al curso .

sus enseñanzas de una magister Maya Adm MD ERES LA MEJOR lo pondré en práctica lo aprendido .con mucha tristeza por motivos de recursos económicos no pude cancelar para el certificado.

By Tania V L

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Sep 16, 2018

Excellent course and very informative. All the information was clear and precise. Maya was an excellent teacher, and when she shared about her lifestyle and her children it gave to the course a touch of empathy and credibility. I definitely recommend this course.

By benjamin l

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Jul 30, 2016

I'm beginning to take courses on Coursera. This is a four week course but can easily be done in one setting. Great information and material that can be used for a long time.

Easy to follow. I'm going to try some of the recipes that were mentioned! And it's FREE!

By stephanie r

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Apr 24, 2016

A very interesting and practical approach to our daily healthy diet. Refreshed some of my ideas about food. especially the last chapter " moderate eating" made me realize I do have over eat problem. ask yourself " are you still hungry " instead of " are you full"

By Abhishek M

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Jul 8, 2021

I'm delighted to have this course offered on Food, Health and Nutrition through Coursera ... I learned very well about nutrition and real food and how to read the Nutritional facts on processed foods and many more but hard to find any information on sweeteners.

By Deleted A

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Jul 6, 2019

The great course for the one who wants to start eating healthier but doesn't know how. The information is really easy to understand and even I, a person who is not a native English speaker, didn't read the subtitles. I strongly recommend the course to everybody!

By Megan L

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Jun 22, 2017

Before beginning this course I felt I had a basic grasp on the principles of nutrition. This course fills in the gaps and provides practical information on how to maintain a healthy, sustainable kitchen (which, in turn, promotes a healthy sustainable lifestyle).

By devmi u k

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Nov 17, 2023

Deep learning is my intended area of specialization after I've fully grasped the foundations. I've heard that this course includes a project and several practice assignments, which would be quite beneficial for me in developing my practical skills in this area.

By Yuli w

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Oct 15, 2023

sebagai pemula, kursus ini sangat bermanfaat dan merubah pola pikir saya tentang makanan sehingga merubah pola makan di saya dan keluarga saya juga akan saya tularkan ke siswa siswi saya sehingga semua orang bisa belajar hidup sehat, terima kasih untuk semuanya

By Temitayo G

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Apr 9, 2023

Really enjoyed the course, completed it much earlier than I expected. I just could not stop learning. It has been very interesting and also very rewarding. I have started practicing some things I had learnt and will go though the whole corse again. God bless.

By Mohamed R M N

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Mar 7, 2023

I got more knowledge regarding the food science andnutrition and also I can make my families meals as a healthier one.i will spread got knowledge to our village.thank you very much my dear lecturers. You have done your best.my every blessing is always with you

By David B

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Jul 3, 2020

The course contains great information about nutrition with useful examples, and also some good recipes. The only item missing would be a conversation about necessary minerals and vitamins. but I guess that would make it a bigger course. So I put 5 stars anyway.

By Fawzia M

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Apr 14, 2020

A wonderful experience. Very insightful and informative. Learned so much. This will help me to make necessary changes to my food habits and also for family and friends and the delicious recipes at the end were absolutely inspiring to go and try them out. Thanks

By Diana S

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Feb 14, 2020

This course was excellent. The delivery and content were perfect. The instructor was interesting and well knowledgeable. It was a joy to take this course and I suggest everyone take this course because the content is critical for everyone health and longevity.

By Anh T H

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Jun 22, 2019

The course is informative and helpful. I would recommend it for those who are interest in their health and diet. The concept introduced is not too complicated to understand. Especially, I fell relaxed and enjoyable with photos and illustrations in every lesson.

By Luciana M

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Sep 12, 2023

Excelente, me gustaría que se hable más sobre las dietas a base de plantas para saber más acerca de cómo implementarla en el caso de no querer consumir alimentos de origen animal o no poder por padecer alergias o intolerancia a algún ingrediente como la leche.