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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

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.

PN

Aug 22, 2021

Very informative! Thanks for having this course free so that more people who are starting to learn about eating properply (like me) will be able to get access to authentic and legit lessons on food ;)

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By CHETTI D P

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Sep 13, 2019

nice course after completion of this course you will better to know how the home based food is diff from processed food and what are the causes and draw backs of processed food and after completion of course there will be a cooking workshop also

By Joseph S

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Jun 28, 2018

Maya was a great instructor! Her material was very well-organized and succinctly communicated. She was able to clear up some of the confusion brought on by all of the health gimmicks that are out there in the market today. Thank you so much Maya!

By Alina H

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Oct 3, 2017

This course is very interesting and useful for everyone who wants to know more about health diet. If you would like to improve your daily nutrition but don't know how to start this course will lead you to wellbeing in everyday life by easy steps.

By ELENA P

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Feb 7, 2021

Thank you very much for giving me the chance to study this very interesting and educational course. I love the course and I feel I got more skills for being able not only to have a healthier life style but also to help the people surrounding me.

By Zainab A

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Oct 18, 2020

A very helpful and informative course in terms of eliminating the confusion that surrounds diet plans and a nutritious diet. It is simple to learn, easy to understand and very eye opening about the food trends and why we tend to eat what we eat.

By Elizabeth F

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Aug 26, 2020

love it love it love it Great information presented in a very atractive way and kept my attention.

Wonderful delicious and nutritious recipes. Was very pleased with this course.

Thank you so much Maya Adam.

Healthy eating is a great way of life.

By Gina M R

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Feb 9, 2022

1. It is not always good to buy the most expensive 2. that having the basic ingredients, you can prepare delicious meals 3. It is important that half of your pkato is vegetables. 4. you can watch a movie enjoying healthy snacks prepared at home

By L G

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Feb 29, 2020

I am really happy about doing this course as i gained lots of knowledge about food & health. Got the opportunity to identify the bad food habits and now when i am shopping i really care about the facts i got to know from this course. Thank you.

By Mustafa Z

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Jan 13, 2020

This a wonderful time i had in studying this course as it offered me a lot of motivation with a spice of Information as well as knowledge with it to lead the next generation with full health fringe benefits to their basic dietary needs.

Thanks,

By Allan P G

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Mar 12, 2023

This is an amazing course that should be recommended to all Diabetes patients. Also, we should insist on people to translate this one and make it worldwide available. I have no doubt in my mind as Phyisician it would help tons a lot of people.

By Carmelita R

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Feb 26, 2023

An amazing knowledge I have gained through this course. I would like to pursue my passion further about food , nutrition and health.

Thank you Standford University and coursera for leveling my career . More power and God bless!

With gratitude

By Hani S

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Jun 21, 2021

it was a great lecture! really broaden my knowledge and make me realize how important is the food we consume. this lecture gave me a better understanding about which kind of lifestyle should we conduct to have a better health. thank u so much!

By Julia G d G

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May 9, 2021

As a non-native speaker of America, it was challenging but also very informative. I am very happy with the knowledge I gained and the payoff was very rewarding once I passed the course! I 100% recommend taking this course to those who haven't.

By Kaili C

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Apr 14, 2020

This course is quite simple and enjoyable, introduce the basic information of nutrition and simple skills to identity it on the label, highly recommended to all the people, we all need to concern about our health and what we eat in daily life.

By Maria O

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Apr 10, 2022

I truly enjoyed this course - it was informational, practical and very close to real life interests at the same time. The content was very easily accessible and interestingly edited. A very good job of Stanford for a really important topic!

By Nikhil V

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Apr 6, 2021

Over all experience great . must say story line and knowledge share in this course kept me steady and keen to learn and it opened my eyes in many ways inspirational and everything put together perfectly . and special thanks to both instructor

By lorde n

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Dec 28, 2020

Dr. Adams and Dr. Pollan were excellent in bringing the information to the course in real life, every day terms for the average person. Being able to easily transfer the knowledge to your everyday life made the course worthwhile and valuable

By Angelina G P

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Oct 27, 2020

IT IS THE FIRST COURSE I FINISHED HERE,I THINK IS BECAUSE I CHOOSE AN INTEREST COURSE ,SO I AM REALLY HAPPY :).

AND ITS A REALLY WONDERFUL COURSE,THE ONLY PROBLEM I HAD IT IS THE LANGUAGE,BECAUSE I HAD TO TRANSLATE ALL THE TIME. BUT WONDERFUL

By Harine S

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May 10, 2020

It was a wonderful course. After completing the course it made us a feel of cooking nutritious recipes using simple methods of cooking. It was interesting to learn more about the metabolism of nutrients and its importance for human well-being

By Valli d l G

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Jun 2, 2016

Very easy to understand, and gives you the most important aspects of nutrition. The focus of the course is for the student to understand how to make a balanced diet part of their lifestyle, and not rely on fad diets for short periods of time.

By Lorena V L

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Aug 18, 2021

Thank you so much for sharing such relevant information, especially these times when what we need most is to be mindful of what we feed our bodies and the impact it has on our health!!! Thank you Dr. Adam and thank you Stanford University!!!

By Angela W

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Apr 30, 2021

Very simple and easy to follow. Lots of great information on the connection between food and your health. I will recommend this course to anyone interested in having a better understanding on how our food choices affect our health overall.

By Nomfundo

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Apr 26, 2021

I really enjoyed the simplicity with which the course was conducted. The usage of actual statistics to back the information given really solidified the teachings as well. I also really liked the recipes given at the end - healthy yet simple.

By Sofia U

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Jul 14, 2020

This course allowed me to expand my knowledge of food by having an online learning experience with great professionals. I have been inspired to create healthy food habits, look for recipes, cook at home, care about my health, etc. Thank you!

By Peter Z

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Feb 10, 2020

Although it's a short course compared with those with programming homework, it teaches me a lot about how to build a healthy habit, which is quite important for everyone. Besides, each video is very attractive and each test is designed well.