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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

JG

Jan 22, 2021

Love how Maya presented the course and I especially love the cooking sessions featuring her cute kids. I am looking forward to reading her book or if she has any YT account featuring more home cooking

PE

Oct 18, 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 yogeshna m

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Jun 6, 2021

This is course is vey very useful for us

i think this course we have to require to do this

thank you

By Alice A

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Jun 3, 2021

amazing course. Very informative and I cant wait to apply the knowledge I gained on a daily basis

By My H H

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May 13, 2021

I have learned so much great things. Now the kitchen is my favorite place. Thanks for this course.

By Sharon C

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Apr 1, 2021

Information was presented in concise, easy-to-understand manner. Test questions were well drafted.

By Ciara B V M

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Dec 18, 2020

Short videos with well-explained concepts. Super interesting. Prof. Maya was an amazing instructor.

By Joe L

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Sep 2, 2020

Short but amazing and insightful class.... I've taken a lot of classes here, this might be the best

By Lorelyn M

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Jun 3, 2020

I learned a lot about food and the importance of eating healthy. I find this course very enjoyable.

By nehal e

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May 31, 2020

very informative.. very suitable for people who want to know the basic information about nutrition.

By Ashley A G

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May 4, 2020

Concise and very informational. All of the skills taught are highly applicable in daily activities.

By Ravleen K

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Jan 22, 2019

This course helped me understand about food that we eat, how we eat, and how much we intent to eat.

By Robin j

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Oct 7, 2018

wow..it's such an amazing course, i was like totally into it. no more boring lessons and lecturers.

By Joy L

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Feb 17, 2018

This was a fast, easy course with basics on how to start a healthier food experience in one's life.

By Viktoriya

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Nov 3, 2016

I loved it! Everything was so easily explained and it just motivates you to change your life haha:)

By Elizabeth K

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Aug 9, 2016

Amazing course! Learned tons that I didn't know about sugar, fat, and carbs. Thank you, professor!!

By Olga M

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Feb 1, 2016

A very inspiring course confirming the conclusions made on basis of my own life experience. Thanks!

By mina z

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Jun 5, 2023

Thank you for your comprehensive and complete education mixed with your charm. It was very useful.

By Leah S

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Dec 20, 2022

i ready like the class make me want to go study more that you quiz 3 times to information you need

By Laura M

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Nov 5, 2022

This is the first course I completed. I enjoyed the quick videos. The content was easy to grasp.

By Windy S

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Jan 2, 2022

This course really helped me in my studies and added a new knowledge in food and health. Thank you

By Uliandro S

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Nov 3, 2021

De forma clara e pragmática os conhecimentos sobre alimentação consciente é apresentado. muito bom

By JOANNE B

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May 10, 2021

Excellent course delivery. Valuable and practical information. Interesting and informative. Thanks

By Berfin A

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Dec 30, 2020

This was my first ever Coursera course. It was enjoyable and great to start online course consept.

By M

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Jun 16, 2020

Me encantó aprender sobre nutrición. El curso es práctico y los videos e información es muy clara.

By Jennifer D G R

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Jun 13, 2020

Es un curso corto, pero puntual y enseña bastante. Nos permite tener conciencia de lo que comemos.

By Thomas N O

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Jun 3, 2020

I really enjoyed this course. The two instructors gave information in an informative and fun way.