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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

SF

Jul 19, 2023

Provides basic information regarding macronutrients, the ideal proportions of various kinds of food in our diet, the importance of having home-cooked food, reading nutrition labels on food items, etc

AE

Jun 21, 2018

It was an amazing course that allowed for me to be much more conscious of what I was eating and pushed me to strive to achieve a healthier lifestyle. Overall, it was very entertaining and informative!

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By Cacau Z

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Feb 22, 2016

Curso muito rico e didático. Acrescentou muito!

By Josefina L

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Oct 10, 2025

Excelente curso, muy completo y bien explicado

By Helga N

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Aug 21, 2025

Nice learnt to put nutrition into perspective.

By Tony B

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Aug 8, 2025

Great course. Well structured. Easy to follow.

By Julie W

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Feb 17, 2025

Course was very informative. Enjoyed recipes.

By Лосева И В

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Dec 9, 2024

Были полезные советы и рекомендации по питанию

By Octavio S

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Oct 20, 2024

Muy buena orientación a una vida mas saludable

By aiman i

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Oct 7, 2024

i learn a lot of things about food and cooking

By Patricia

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Dec 11, 2023

I found the information very useful thank you.

By John S

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May 5, 2023

Outstanding course!!

Thank you so much,

Dr. Maya

By Rocio A F

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Jan 23, 2023

Gracias

muy bueno el curso didáctico y práctico

By Erik H

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Dec 18, 2022

Informative, easy to understand and practical.

By Analyn S

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Oct 14, 2022

very informative learning and updated topics

By tommasini g

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May 30, 2022

Very interesting subject and the professor to.

By David C

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Feb 1, 2022

Easy to understand and excellent presentation.

By Gurdip B

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Jan 17, 2022

Easy to comprehend,precise,useful information.

By rabia s

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Jan 10, 2022

How will i get my completion certificate??????

By Patricia H B

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Jan 6, 2022

Great information and life skills application.

By Khawaja M A T

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Oct 11, 2021

Exactly awesome course. I feel very enjoyable.

By Florance M

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Sep 11, 2021

thank you so much it was great i learnt a lot

By DHANANJAYAN T K

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Aug 8, 2021

fantastic course with excellent knowledge gain

By Thuto

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Aug 6, 2021

Truly... was an exciting learning experience.

By Khôi V

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Jul 31, 2021

Great course! really informative and practical