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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 oliver h

Mar 7, 2022

I mean its great with the information but all the things make me sleepy. I guess that just my problem.

By Debora R

Jan 24, 2021

Very interesting course! Easy to understand, applicable to real life, very entertaining. I enjoyed it.

By Jingyi R

Jul 30, 2017

Great aspect and explanation, however this is much easier than I thought and I expected to learn more.

By alba c m

Nov 26, 2022

In my opinion I think the course is very interesting

you can learnt about a good diet in your life .

By Deborah R

Nov 19, 2020

I liked the course, thank you very much. I`m just surprised to see that you use sugar in your meals.

By Soni V

Jun 12, 2020

This gave us a lot of knowledge about nutrition and about the diet plan, how can we make a diet plan.

By Alka k

Apr 19, 2020

Its really amazing , gave a new look to the food we eat and the importance of dietary maintained food

By pınar a p

Feb 11, 2020

it is enough for an introduction level, I would like to have more detailed courses about this subject

By leo

Jun 6, 2017

very good course,

i wish it also explained how diets should differ if you are very physically active.

By Patrice L C W

Dec 18, 2016

I found the information useful, good introductory course. However, not as challenging as I had hoped.

By Joris P

Feb 23, 2016

the start has a steap learning curve but starts to flatten from the second week. Learned a lot though

By Fatimo A

Feb 22, 2016

I liked everything about this course, from the presentation, to the method of teaching. It was great.

By Nabajit B

Jan 8, 2022

Helpful. Got to know lots of things through this course about food. Recommended course for everyone.

By Konnie L

Nov 19, 2020

I think it is way too easy and basic. But it's still a good reminder as it confirms of what I know.

By Nina M

Feb 24, 2016

This course was taught well, loved the videos, it was a bit basic but did serve as a great overview.

By Sara M

Jan 13, 2020

The information and guidance to better eating was wonderful, but I wish there was even more detail.

By Joshua D

Jan 22, 2016

I don't know what I expected. This course was quite pedestrian, but it *is* an introductory course.

By Joshua W

Aug 18, 2023

Would like the option to be able to download the recipes as a file instead of copying and pasting.

By Manvi T

Jan 10, 2022

this course helps in understanding the basics of nutrition in simple way with help of short videos

By Tiffany V S

Jan 8, 2018

great if you literally know nothing about food. it will really give you a lot of food for thought.

By Elsa M

Nov 22, 2016

Basic but you still learn a lot ! Loved the way it was put together... Really entertaining course.

By Misty H

Feb 15, 2016

Good info, maybe a bit basic. Would love a more in depth follow up.

Thanks for all your hard work.

By Мустафа Б

Jan 5, 2021

This course is very interesting, usefull. But some information that was discussed I known before.

By Darsa K V

Apr 7, 2019

this course give us knowledge on how important is to check the nutritional value of food we eat.

By Alin G

Jun 9, 2017

Essential Information and Principles to Strengthen Healthy Eating.

Thank you, you're a great team