About this course: Eating patterns that begin in childhood affect health and well-being across the lifespan. The culture of eating has changed significantly in recent decades, especially in parts of the world where processed foods dominate our dietary intake. This course examines contemporary child nutrition and the impact of the individual decisions made by each family. The health risks associated with obesity in childhood are also discussed. Participants will learn what constitutes a healthy diet for children and adults and how to prepare simple, delicious foods aimed at inspiring a lifelong celebration of easy home-cooked meals. This course will help prepare participants to be the leading health providers, teachers and parents of the present and future.The text and other material in this course may include the opinion of the specific instructor and are not statements of advice, endorsement, opinion, or information of Stanford University.
Taught by: Maya Adam, MD, Lecturer
Stanford School of Medicine
| Level | Beginner |
| Commitment | 5 hours of videos and quizzes |
| Language | English, Subtitles: Croatian, Ukrainian, Chinese (Simplified), Dutch, Bulgarian, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Japanese, Romanian, Polish |
| Hardware Req | No special hardware required. |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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I loved this course, and I love the teacher. I want to go to Standford and if I get in I promise that I take her class. She is super nice and I learnt a looooot.
It very useful information, especially for parents who care about child's nutrition.
learned a lot
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The course is very interesting not just for parents, but also for educators and education investors who is willing to provide a proper nutrition system into the school、nursery or day care centers. The videos are very easy to follow, and the instruction is not difficult to follow. I do liked test provided after every unit after the study, it reviews the key point and also refresh my mind with the key terms. Thank you Professor Maya and your great kids.