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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 19, 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!

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.

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By Anete L

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May 7, 2020

It's a quick course that gives you great first insight to food and it's relation to health.

By Cassiopee R

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Jun 29, 2017

Share this course with people who don't know anithing (or wrong things) about nutrition :)

By Simona B

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Jan 16, 2017

very good for basic information on nutrients and a great start for a healthier food choice.

By usama h

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May 1, 2023

Overall it was very helpful course the way they were describing in visual ways was awesome

By Al P

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Nov 8, 2022

Quick to the point, informative and of great orientation. Do recommend taking this course.

By Saisri M

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Sep 6, 2021

it is a very nice course for people who want to learn about issues regarding global health

By Milena

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Apr 20, 2020

It is too basic, everything is super clear, but I could use more sophisticated information

By Ranjana H M

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Apr 23, 2019

Its a good course. Gives you basic inputs about food and nutrition like the name suggests.

By Rudi S

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Nov 27, 2018

A bit light on the real science behind recommendations, but overall a good starting point.

By Eliseo R S

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Nov 8, 2017

This course was incredible, and I've learned a lot of food and Health information, thanks!

By Joycelyn F

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Jul 20, 2017

this course cover some basics and things that we don't always know when it comes to health

By Amr M M E S

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Jul 11, 2020

I'm very happy to take this course and i hope to find many courses like this.

Thank you :)

By Abby

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Jan 26, 2019

I liked this course, but I wish it had more about macro and micro nutrients and specifics

By Dmitry K

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Aug 24, 2018

While being an introduction course, I felt the contents were too basic from time to time.

By Edgar G G

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Mar 6, 2018

Es un curso adecuado para conocer más sobre la dieta correcta y hacer un análisis en ello

By christopher y z

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Apr 24, 2025

quick and good but i wish it covered zero calorie foods and what their pros and cons are

By Tran T M T

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Sep 20, 2023

I receive much information about food and the best moderation for my health through food

By glenne i

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Feb 15, 2023

très bon site d'apprentissage que je recommande à tous les assoifés de la connaissances

By 隋昕

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Jun 5, 2022

very clear and understandable, it will be better if I can learn more thorough about food

By Yuji M

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Jan 10, 2022

mostly common sense (or maybe i already had some background on choosing the right food)

By Manmeet A

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Jun 9, 2020

Very beneficial, Understood a lot about food and its types. Teachers wee super amazing .

By amjath h

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Jun 2, 2020

very useful course for a health practitioner, I recommend for all all family physicians

By David M N R

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Mar 7, 2019

muy interesante y bueno para saber como debemos llevar una dieta acorde a nuestras vidas

By Amanda P

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May 29, 2018

It was almost too basic, but it was entertaining and kept my attention. A good refresher