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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

SF

Jul 20, 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

AE

Jun 22, 2018

It was an amazing course that allowed for me to be much more conscious of what I was eating and pushed me to strive to achieve a healthier lifestyle. Overall, it was very entertaining and informative!

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By Moniq D

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May 12, 2020

Great course, very informative and valuable.

By Mina M

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May 8, 2020

very practical amazing useful and attracting

By Ale R

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Apr 21, 2020

excelente información de fácil entendimiento

By Sergio B M

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Apr 10, 2020

Technical at first, but then very practical!

By Francisco L

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Apr 9, 2020

Very usefull as an introduction to Nutrition

By Mariam

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Apr 5, 2020

Really helpful course . Thank you very much!

By Raquel M d B

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Sep 7, 2019

It is so interesting and i've learned a lot.

By Sheng-Chun W

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Apr 12, 2019

Very informative and very easy to understand

By Kelly R S

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Mar 10, 2019

i'm pleasantly surprised, excellent content!

By Adriana S

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May 11, 2018

Very well explained I really learn and enjoy

By Victoria P A

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Sep 19, 2017

GREAT COURSE! HELPFUL INFORMATUON. THANK YOU

By Deleted A

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Mar 14, 2017

Very easy to follow, I enjoyed it very much.

By Ekaterina S

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Feb 18, 2017

Very motivating and clear course. Thank you!

By Shashank P

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Nov 15, 2016

Very informative. All key areas are covered.

By Bedhya S

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Jan 22, 2016

the course is just awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Somadevi

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Jul 26, 2025

Good experience learning food and nutrition

By Salazar M

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Mar 15, 2025

Muy bueno, para un estilo de vida saludable

By Thin Z

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Jan 14, 2025

it opens my eyes on choosing healthy foods.

By Madge M

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Nov 20, 2024

Excellent presenter and easy to understand.

By Kerlon D S R

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Aug 22, 2024

Um curso muito bom ao que se propõe a fazer

By Mokgwadi D M

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May 6, 2024

I managed to get the view of making lasagna

By JOSEPH N

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Dec 30, 2023

It's very nice it's very easy to understand

By Francisco A

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Aug 16, 2023

Excelente !!!!! Muy práctico e interesante.

By Michael A (

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May 6, 2023

this is more than a basic it is informative

By Alona S

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Feb 9, 2023

Great course, very interesting and helpful!