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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

SS

Aug 6, 2020

I really enjoyed doing the course, Very elaborate and informative course. Things are simplified so much that anybody can understand the basics of nutrition which helps in making the wise food choices.

CN

May 13, 2021

Really good as an introductory guide to general human nutrition. Gives great insights on cooking, planning meals and health diet habits. It's a rather short course with actually impactful information.

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By Will M

Sep 24, 2017

This course was well put together and easy to navigate though I came away less informed about nutrition than I was hoping to.

By Vika R

Sep 20, 2016

The course is a bit too basic, I expected to get deeper information about healthy eating than this course suggests. Thank you

By Christine H

Jun 8, 2021

I enjoyed this course. It was however, information that I already knew so I unfortunately wasn't able to gain much from it.

By Jeffrey S M

Dec 3, 2021

Informative and Free Course Overview but without cert but yet gain knowledge and spare time to refresh memories from uni

By Oluwafunmibi O

Nov 6, 2020

The classes were really wonderful. I really learnt a lot among them was adding important nutrients to the foods we eat

By Lucy F

Jul 31, 2020

it was good however very simple things were covered. if you have any clue about food it probably is too simple for you

By Rachel C

Dec 30, 2022

It was quite interesting, but could have been more in depth. A lot of the information most people would

already know.

By Divesh L

Jun 13, 2020

Decent introductory course.

But I expected more on the plate.

Feels like a tiny snack rather than a wholesome meal.

By Trinity C

Jan 8, 2024

Approved by Stanford I feel like it should have been a little harder and more in depth even for a beginning course.

By Vanessa v d M

Jun 24, 2020

5 stars for clarity and effort. Videos concise and clear.

0 star for content, too basic- definitely expected more.

By Aanchal

Jun 7, 2020

good for beginners. however, not very informative. Mostly some general things we already know are reminded to us.

By Anelia D

Jan 18, 2020

The course provides sensible basic information but is exactly that - very basic. I did not learn anything new.

By Mark K

Jun 22, 2016

This course should be longer and more in depth. However, I did find the readings quite useful and intriguing.

By Nikola I

Mar 24, 2019

It's too basic. Should contain more reading material and course content for something labeled with Stanford.

By BECHIKH N

Mar 9, 2021

Good course for general knowledge about food, nutrition, shopping, reading food labels and cooking at home.

By Ishraq A

Nov 18, 2023

I would have liked a more in-depth nutrition course that goes over the science of nutrition and dietetics.

By Akinsola p o

Sep 5, 2023

I really learnt alot of skills and am really happy to have participate in the course.

It was really helpful

By Katya G

Nov 15, 2023

Минимум информации. Ожидала большего. Зато куча рецептов, которые можно с лёгкостью найти в интернете.

By Abhishek G

Aug 25, 2022

It is a very basic course which guides on nutrition but even if its implememted can lead to great health

By Martin O

Jun 11, 2021

Easy and short basic course! recommended for people who is looking for a basic knowledge about nutrition.

By Miroslav P

Apr 15, 2020

Didn't provide any new information. It is comparable to informational documentary. But is nicely produced

By nourhan k

Aug 31, 2023

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By Dennis K

Jul 8, 2021

Too much cooking related contents, and often seems repetitive. The first 2 lessons were good and useful.

By Daria K

Oct 1, 2019

It's strange to see non-healthy recipes after recommendation of mostly plant-based diet in the course.

By Maria I

Jan 26, 2016

Great class, but a little shorter than I would like and similar to Dr. Adams other Coursera offering.