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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

EB

Aug 15, 2022

T​his was definitely worth participating in. I really liked watching Maya cook at the end with her kids. It was so adorable and I'm looking forward to trying out a few of the recipes in the future.

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

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By Harshit m

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Jan 27, 2025

it contains great information about nutrition.

By Mehtap D

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May 23, 2022

Thank you, I learned about portion arrangement

By Althea J

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Jun 11, 2020

Great insight into our relationship with food.

By Miguel V Q

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Jul 10, 2016

Good introduction! I wish it was deeper though

By Michelle R

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May 4, 2016

Very useful course for newcomers to nutrition!

By Elizabeth M

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Oct 9, 2022

Basic knowledge about food and food history.

By Ahmed E

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Feb 9, 2022

thanks for your advices about food and health

By Conspire M

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Jun 28, 2019

detailed course delivery and very informative

By Lucas v d M

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Mar 5, 2018

Content is nice, but at the end way too easy.

By Heike S

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Feb 25, 2018

A good course with good hints and recipes :-)

By astri m

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Nov 13, 2017

Very useful for both academic and daily lives

By Marie S

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Jan 7, 2017

Nice course to get started on Food and Health

By Beth D

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Mar 7, 2016

A good basic review of healthy eating habits.

By Tochi O

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Dec 13, 2023

I really enjoyed the simplicity is delivery.

By Harsh N

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Aug 15, 2022

Great content , Very informative and simple.

By Víctor H C G

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May 26, 2018

A nice review of good eating for good healte

By Amanda G

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Mar 15, 2016

Informational and easy to follow! Thank you!

By KONAN K K K

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Nov 16, 2024

THANKS FOR DETAILED AND UPDATED INFORMATION

By Ruth H

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Sep 12, 2023

Enjoyable class, lots of interesting facts.

By Bryan K

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Feb 17, 2019

Very basic stuff but I guess it's an intro.

By arwa m

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Apr 19, 2018

a nice short course which is very helpful ,

By Анастасия К

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Mar 22, 2017

Thank you. I learned a lot from the course!

By Fathima H

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Jun 13, 2023

i got more knowledge on Nutrition and diet

By misk m

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Jun 10, 2022

Highly recomended, its clear and helpfull.

By ShahzaibZahid

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Sep 23, 2020

Its good but how will i get my certificate