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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

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!

VI

Jan 18, 2021

It was an interesting and informative, at a basis level, course. The information is easy to understand and the new gained knowledges tend to remain in your memory, due to short and interactive videos.

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By Desiré D W

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Nov 18, 2019

Fan-tas-tic course. Attention for feasability to cook healthy is great. Also a lot of emphasis on cooking for children :-)

By Evgenia

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May 12, 2019

Thank you a lot for short, but so important videos.

Today I ate much more fresh plant :)

Good luck and all the best wishes!

By Alejandro R D J

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Jan 15, 2018

Love it! It was very informative eye opening course. When you finish this you'll start thinking twice of the food you eat.

By Ekaterina

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Nov 19, 2016

Wonderful course, great introduction to better eating habits and choices. I would love to see continuation to this course.

By Sandeep S

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Aug 7, 2016

absolutely wonderful course, the concept of home cooking and sharing the cooking work among family members is fantabulous.

By Artyom

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Feb 14, 2016

Very clear and understandable messages about food. Actionable piece of advice for every day, much recommended to everyone.

By Jose P M

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Feb 14, 2024

curso didáctico, básico, con los elementos necesarios para introducirnos en este apasionante tema como es la alimentación

By Brilliant C

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Dec 29, 2023

I gain much information about healthy lifestyle from maintain our food habit, it is a simple yet important things to know

By Stephen M

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Nov 8, 2023

what a great course and lecturers who guided me through I enjoyed every moment of the course keep the great work .

By Sahar S

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Sep 28, 2022

This course was great and I am very happy to have completed this course. I learned a lot of useful information. thank you

By Antonio M

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Aug 7, 2022

Excellent course! Great instructor explaining things clearly using well designed charts, graphics, and beatiful pictures.

By Ashlint B

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Mar 15, 2022

Very good and learnt a lot from my tutor and surely will make all of the dishes you have shown us. Thanks and Regards !

By Patricia L C

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Feb 10, 2022

me sirvio muchisimo y agradezco a todos por esta oportunidad de tomar el curso y aprender a preparar mejor mis alimentos.

By Glenda E

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Dec 28, 2020

Excellent course! I stayed engaged, and learned things of which I was not aware. I would recommend this course to others.

By hamidah h a

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Jun 11, 2020

Excellent! I was able to relate on a whole lot and I really loved the approach to the topic. It was simple and relatable.

By Dr.ALAP M

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May 18, 2020

Excellent mentors and very specific and scientific discussions. Would love to join advance course under the same mentors.

By Nikola Ž

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May 5, 2020

Very good and simple, yet very informative course........It gives you some basic knowledge on food and health in general.

By Christena W

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Nov 29, 2019

I have Learnt a lot and I am honored for the information and now I will share what I have learnt with family and friends.

By Enrique G

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Jun 4, 2019

It's an awesome course that explains in a very easy way the main concepts of starting to make a change in healthy eating.

By Silvana S

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Sep 30, 2018

Felicidades por el curso

de gran aporte para la educación nutricional

Gracias por la traducción en español

Dios los bendiga

By Paul B

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Jan 17, 2018

Really benefited and enjoyed the learning process especially of different types of food and how it influences our health.

By Fernando T

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Sep 5, 2017

Although basic the course gives useful guidances in food choosing. Many thanks to the course team for all your fine work.

By Masha Z

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Jun 3, 2017

It is an easy but very informative course. It will demand not more than 30 minutes each week. But the benefits are great.

By Li C

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Feb 12, 2016

The course taught me how to eat healthy.

It's very helpful in daily life.

but not that helpful in my study in food science.