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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

TL

Sep 30, 2016

Extremely interesting course. I feel the material and videos were very easy to absorb and understand. I certainly would recommend this to anyone with an interest in food and how it affects our health.

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 Kaja K

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May 6, 2021

very well put together, good review of information

By Tassawar A

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Apr 30, 2021

Its the best course i had ever learned about food.

By Alfredo B R

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Dec 14, 2020

Magnifica content! I learned more than I expected!

By Salim V S

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Oct 19, 2020

Good and informative study recommaded for everyone

By Patrik R

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Oct 19, 2020

Essential knowledge taught in an enjoyable manner.

By Marwa S

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Sep 29, 2020

Great introduction to health and nutrition science

By Колчина Е В

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Aug 27, 2020

A very beautiful woman teaches how to eat healthy.

By Vardugina N

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Jul 21, 2020

Basic course. I'd like to learn more from DR. Maya

By María F B

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May 8, 2020

Es muy útil para aprender desde 0 sobre nutrición.

By Ginny B

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May 4, 2020

I found this course to be informative and helpful.

By Leane B

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Jan 13, 2020

Very informative and easy to understand and follow

By avaneesh k

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Mar 14, 2019

Please provide free certifications for this course

By Februadi B

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Sep 18, 2018

I am very enjoyed this course, thank you very much

By Alejandra C A

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Jan 23, 2018

I could learn a lot! thanks for the opportunity...

By Muhammad A B A

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Jan 17, 2018

every people on earth must enroll this course haha

By Lynn K

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Jun 8, 2017

Love this course. It's very helpful and practical!

By Nikita A

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Aug 13, 2016

a very interesting AND HELPFUL COURSE FOR EVERYONE

By Aara A M

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May 28, 2016

Well paced, easy to follow, and very enlightening.

By Steve K

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Apr 29, 2016

Great for an introductory class on food and health

By Clarissa C

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Feb 11, 2016

Simple and quick introduction on eating healthier!

By Sneha N

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Jul 27, 2025

amzing knowledege of food enjoyed the full course

By Huda

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Jul 17, 2025

Best one I've learned alot and I'm feeling happy

By Thanga V

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Apr 3, 2025

Very interesting and creating interest in cooking

By Hilal A

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Sep 29, 2024

She is so nice and fun. I really enjoy the class.

By Akida

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Nov 2, 2023

well-structured outline and emphasised the basics