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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

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.

CS

Aug 26, 2019

Very informative and useful. I'm from India and I look forward to study more about nutritional values of different foods. This course gave me a head-start and information to pursue my goal. Thank You!

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By Fiona H

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Sep 30, 2017

This course was much like a public education program.

By Luka O

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Apr 12, 2017

I feel like it was rather short and not too detailed

By Carolina G d S C

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Dec 23, 2016

The course should focus more in health professionals

By Mojdeh S

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Jun 28, 2021

Good for daily life but not that much professional

By simge g

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Sep 26, 2020

it wasn't a rich content but a good introduction.

By chen O

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By Sarah S

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Jan 26, 2016

more scientific evidence would have been useful

By Kat D

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Nov 21, 2020

Very very basic. I did not learn anything new.

By Deleted A

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Jun 10, 2020

Good information but not enough in my opinion.

By Michael R

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Jan 8, 2020

I found some nice tips on how to eat healthier

By William E

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Feb 15, 2016

a tad simplistic - grades should be locked too

By Cindy R

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Oct 17, 2023

Easy to understand. Good for beginners (only)

By Maryam n

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Nov 21, 2022

in this session I learned a lot about health

By Iago K

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Mar 14, 2019

Assunto básico, porém de grande importância.

By Colleen S

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Mar 13, 2024

Very simple - I want to delve more indepth.

By Jorge C C

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Jun 20, 2016

Good for general knowledge about healthy di

By Brunela A F

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Jun 1, 2020

It could have a lot more subject to study.

By Allison R

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Jul 29, 2020

I wish there were more plant based meals.

By Polychronios T

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Jan 31, 2020

Only the very basic information provided.

By Trust E M

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Dec 6, 2021

Eye opening course. I truly enjoyed it.

By Raelyn G

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Mar 19, 2019

Interesting, but very basic information

By Tamires D S

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May 20, 2022

I expected more/different information.

By Oliver C

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Mar 12, 2019

Super-quick, informative and engaging.

By Nutsa O

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Jun 6, 2017

the course was not very informative.

By Laura S

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May 2, 2016

good overall conversation about food