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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 16, 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.

NK

Feb 25, 2019

It was very informative course. It could have more quizzes and assignments. The way things were explained in the course was quiet interesting. Keep it up!! course. I really like this way of education.

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By J A

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Aug 23, 2025

well structured content, easily comprehended.

By M K R

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Apr 15, 2025

It's easy to understand. Everything is clear.

By Aswin S (

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Sep 5, 2024

best one for healthy life and best food diets

By Suzana F L

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Aug 14, 2024

curso muito bom, rápido e cheio de informação

By Eva W

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Aug 6, 2024

Great Class. lots of interesting information.

By F G

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Jun 9, 2024

I loved the content and how it was presented.

By Jung-Chun L

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Feb 20, 2024

simple but important ideas of food and health

By BABITA S

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Oct 3, 2023

Exceptional contents and teaching methodology

By Victor H E E

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May 16, 2023

Excellent course. Thanks for the information.

By Somia M

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Feb 11, 2023

Lecturers did a great job, Informative course

By jarolin d p r d m

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Dec 19, 2022

Me encanto que presenaron todo imparcialmente

By Elena F

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Sep 4, 2022

the course was easy to fallow and intresting

By Elizabeth G

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Aug 17, 2022

Great course information was easy to remember

By Caroline G

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Aug 12, 2022

Great video presentations - very informative

By Svasta B S

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May 6, 2022

VERY INFORMATIVE SPECAILLY READING LABEL PART

By Hilton H

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Apr 28, 2022

Simply a MUST do course. Really ,Great Stuff!

By Brett S

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Dec 25, 2021

very interesting with good learning outcomes

By APOORVA A

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Dec 5, 2021

one of the best courses available at coursera

By Christian N

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Nov 20, 2021

Very practical, insightful and life-changing!

By Tan W

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Sep 11, 2021

Learn more about healthy way to consume food.

By juliandra f

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Sep 4, 2021

its verry understanding lecture with dr. Maya

By Ryan B

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Aug 10, 2021

Very clear and easy to understand. Thank you

By Marta

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Aug 7, 2021

Love it, Very easy to understand. Thank you

By Tushar N

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Aug 7, 2021

very informative for health concerned person.

By Virginie J

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Jul 11, 2021

very practical tips to live a healthier life