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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

KW

Mar 11, 2023

This course has a lot of great information on nutrition and simple eating without being overwhelming. It gives practical advice that anyone seeking to eat healthier can implement in their daily lives.

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!

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By Nicolás Z C

Jan 13, 2021

Good content, but extremely summarize, anyway I enjoyed too much

By jamie f

Oct 28, 2020

too short. I feel like all the quiz questions were common sense.

By Denise D

Apr 25, 2020

Not sure what the "expert" from UC Berkeley had for credentials?

By yaser m a

Oct 5, 2017

an excellent course a simple way....lot of important information

By Carolina F H

Oct 8, 2020

Buen curso pero muy enfocado en la alimentación estadounidense.

By Stacey L

May 30, 2024

There was no discussion about avoiding plastic and pesticides.

By Oreste P

Apr 15, 2020

Too basic, no slides, no science at all.

I like Pollan, anyway.

By Jillian L K

Feb 20, 2020

Good course, Just not as informative as I thought it would be.

By Kaylee V

Jun 8, 2017

Good introduction if you do not know much about healthy eating

By maria j f

Jun 24, 2023

a lot of food concept and less medical and scientistic base

By Ngan V

Aug 12, 2020

I need more research-based information instead of interviews.

By Max

Jun 2, 2020

General knowledge which other universities have also provided

By Rebecca M

Jan 20, 2016

Helpful ideas, but could use some more practical suggestions.

By Maria E

Aug 30, 2018

Too basic, I expected a more scientific class from Stanford.

By Tanya A

Aug 31, 2020

There should be more detailed content on nutrition labeling

By Fernando D

Oct 19, 2016

I enjoyed the course but quite frankly, it was very basic.

By Achile B T F

Jul 21, 2024

Nous aimerions avoir les transcriptions sous forme de PDF

By Tomi S

Apr 19, 2022

Ok, but very basic course. Was looking for more details.

By Juan J M

Oct 23, 2019

Dynamic and complete but some topics were a little basic

By Katharina S

Mar 4, 2018

Nice Course, I enjoyed it. But only very basic knowledge

By Saman N

Jan 22, 2023

it is very useful for me as health and physical teacher

By Olaleye O

Sep 2, 2020

It was fun

But I am yet to receive a certificate for it

By Mamr980725ria f r

May 19, 2020

very basic for someone who wants to become a dietitian

By Copelia A

Jun 20, 2016

Está muy básico. Esperaba recetas saludables al final.

By Tanja S

Oct 17, 2025

This course was too simple and a bit outdated for me.