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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

PN

Aug 23, 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 ;)

PE

Oct 19, 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!

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By Sandra D

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Apr 26, 2020

Really poor. It of course depends on the level you are at. But this is aimed for an absolute beginner. Really disappointed. Waste of time

By Susanne M

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Dec 5, 2016

Well, this course definetely has a clear message and a good purpose. However, it is very basic and coursera might not the right platform.

By Ed V

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Oct 28, 2020

I am a scientist and I prefer advice from primary sources rather than journalists who give no citations.

Besides, the course is trivial.

By Ngozi N

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Oct 28, 2020

You do not need to take the course to know about healthy eating. Complete waste of time. Finished in less than 30 minutes altogether.

By Loren C

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Mar 1, 2021

I feel dumber for having taken this course. I was looking for courses in Food Science, and ended up up with a home-ec class.

By lian o

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Oct 20, 2024

very basic information, nothing new, the course is way too long for the amount of information provided! disappointed really

By Dr. M B

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Aug 24, 2023

Very Biased towards high carb vegan diets, and describes outdated information regarding saturated fats and animal protein.

By Brooke M

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Jun 20, 2021

Very basic information. I was disappointed because I was looking to dive past a middle school understanding of nutrition.

By equiphile

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Mar 8, 2024

cannot stand the "music " in the background. how can anyone learn with that row. I continue very annoyed.

By Marta S

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May 15, 2023

This is not a course, it's more like a Netflix documentary. You will learn absolutely nothing

By Pratham J

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Mar 15, 2021

NOT RECIEVED A CERTIFICATE DESPITE COMPLETEING EVERYTHING. EVEN WAITED 2DAYS. PLEASE HELP

By Angela J

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Dec 1, 2020

Very basic introduction which felt like it was geared toward a middle school student.

By Renate G

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Feb 17, 2018

Aimed at American student who eat badly and don't know how to get healthy.

By Jasper d H

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Mar 30, 2016

Not about the actual effect of food on your health, it's just a cookbook.

By Feryal N K

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Aug 3, 2022

I think some of the data in this course regarding nutrition is outdated.

By Vane S

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Feb 12, 2022

Muy basico la verdad. Esperaba un poco más que solo videos y preguntas.

By Emilia H

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Jul 28, 2021

Very basic info. I don't feel like I learned anything from this course.

By bryden l

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Jul 8, 2024

this was way too basic to be offered as a course with a certificate

By Jose M

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May 4, 2020

Started good and interesting but ended up as a eat healthy campaign

By Muhammad W S

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Jul 9, 2023

Good luck as you get started, and I hope you enjoy the course!

By Tere M F

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Jul 29, 2021

Not what I was expecting. Too basic for a Stanford course...

By Shenikwa P

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May 12, 2020

course had very basic information. I was expecting otherwise

By Jon

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Dec 21, 2023

Should have been able to get the certificate on completion

By Meghana k

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Mar 1, 2025

cant download the certificate after the course completion

By Jemimah R

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Mar 7, 2024

Very basic.. expected to be a bit more into the subject