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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 Yen T

Dec 6, 2021

My first course at Cousera. The course content is very easy to understand, the way the lecturer approaches and teaches is very good. Through the lesson, I have more background knowledge about food, looking at eating from a different perspective. Thank you to the faculty of Stanford University for providing our learners with a useful free course. Thanks very much!

By Charlie W

Aug 10, 2019

Great introduction and clearly laid out and informative. Would be fantastic if you could do a course that delves further into the biochemistry of all nutrients and how they work in our body. The science behind nutrition. Understanding exactly what happens to nutrients in our body would be fascinating and easier to digest my nutritional knowledge. Forgive the pun.

By Mitzi P

Jan 27, 2019

Aprendí algunas cosas nuevas en cómo aprender a cuidar mi forma de alimentarme a mí y mi familia. También aprendí algunos tips sobre cómo realizar las compras en el supermercado, leer correctamente las etiquetas de los productos empacados y a realizar mejor los horarios entre semana para procurar comer más en casa y menos en restaurantes y en lugares de la calle.

By Doménica H

Feb 3, 2022

I'm only in my firts week but this course it's very interesting, as it was a topic I've recently studied at University it was easy for me to understand it and even improve my knowledge about this, I have learnt a little bit more that i knew it and I'm really sure this is good because little by little and day by day we can know a little bit more than yesterday.

By Hanh H

Oct 23, 2021

Sau khóa học, tôi đã biết được những kiến thức nền tảng về thức ăn, một góc nhìn mới có thể cải thiện sức khỏe của bản thân cũng như những người xung quanh. Thêm vào đó tôi có thể học thêm được một lượng từ mới và cải thiện kỹ năng sử dụng tiếng anh của mình. Cảm ơn đội ngũ đã tạo nên khóa học thú vị này.

By Amy

Aug 19, 2019

It is a great course in which I have learned a lot. The lectures are easy to understand and they have answered many questions that we might be wondering when looking at food labels and seeing various food advertisements. The suggestions they give during the course are also very practical and helpful, since keeping fit is a goal that everyone wishes to achieve.

By AYUSH B

Jul 18, 2023

Being a food business owner I'm delighted to complete this course excellently curated by Dr. Maya Adam puts light over the neglected topics in brief and clarifying the verities of "Different Processed foods consumption & their health effects, with the exact amino acid formations & Glycemic load index, the industry of foods, marketing/planning and the history.

By Seohee P

May 22, 2022

Dear Dr. Maya Adam, Thank you for all that you do for your students! I really enjoyed your class and was actually excited to come to class every day. I am very thankful for passionate professors like you! Thank you so much for facilitating such a positive learning environment! I really enjoyed this class and I’m excited to continue my education in Coursera.

By Marisol D L

Feb 5, 2024

I love how much is to learn about taking care of what we eat, it is so important to read labels and start making small changes while learning some new cooking skills, every person who has an obesity problem, could get a benefit from this course, love it :) Thanks Maya Adam for taking the time to simplify this information and making it free and accessible!!!

By Wendy J P

Nov 11, 2020

Excellent course. Very easy to understand and educational. I learned a lot of info here that I had always had questions in my mind about. I am very happy that I took the course and passed. I am not very much of a cook but now maybe I won't think of cooking as of much of a chore any more. Maybe adding some spices to greens will get my husband to eat more

By Thiago M

Aug 6, 2022

Um ótimo curso relacionado a alimentação e a epidemia de obesidade que passamos nos dias atuais, tem uma passagem rápida sobre questões como macronutrientes e após aborda questões relacionadas a alimentos e preparções saúdaveis que podem ser utilizadas no dia a dia com foco na manutenção da saúde. Curso dinâmico e de fácil compreensão, muito bem produzido.

By Bochkareva O

Feb 25, 2020

Прослушав этот курс, мне стало понятнее как лучше всего подходить к вопросам питания. Понравилась мысль, что если брокколи находится в упаковке, то оно уже обработано, раньше этому не предавала особого значения. Мысль разумного потребления идёт не тезисно с первого видео, а материал последовательно подводит к этому. Спасибо за просветительскую деятельность!

By Rola B G

Feb 28, 2021

I think everyone should take a course like this one, where we get to understand what really matters when it comes to food and health. I loved the course , it was presented in multiple short videos which makes it easier to understand and keep in mind, not to mention the way every detail was explain, so that anyone can understand even the most complex ideas.

By Stanley

Feb 17, 2021

This was a great course, very educational as I learnt about processed foods, fresh foods and the benefits of a home cooked meal. This will benefit me moving forward how I should treat my body and selective foods that I should eat. This has certainly created a great level of awareness of nutritional values in vegetable and various kinds of foods. Thank you.

By Iya B

Sep 10, 2020

It was the first course I've ever passed on the Coursera, and I'm so satisfied with it. Thanks for the ability to know my organism better. Now I can choose foods in grocery with understanding of all the nutrients it contains, which was a little bit harder before this course. And the main benefit for me is that I have a lot of motivation to keep myself fit.

By Vanessa C B

Jul 25, 2019

First of all, I thank you for allowing me to see this course, it has been really rewarding, I have learned a lot, and I have felt motivated to change certain eating habits and have you love to cook my own food. In addition, it allows me to continue researching with great enthusiasm the compounds of interest in food and their relationship to health benefit.

By Josalynn x

Jun 10, 2022

After I learned how to maintain the proper health concept for cooking. First, I will change to less eat fat protein meat every week and think about more vegetables and grain in our dishes per day, choosing a great balance of nutrition food when I check the nutrition facts, of course, don't forget to drink water and keep away a distance with sugary drinks.

By Khelsea M

Jun 27, 2017

This course provided a great overview of nutrition and introductory tips to increase cooking in the home. Instructions/suggestions are simple and easily applied into daily routine. I would recommend this course to others and hope to share this information to increase awareness of healthy eating, overeating and shopping in relation to labels and products.

By Birgit M

Oct 29, 2022

I enrolled in this course to learn fundamentals of nutrition in an effort to lead a more healty lifestyle. The course design and structure was user-friendly, the content easy to understand, and I gained valuable skills I can incorporate into my daily routines. I particularly appreciated Dr. Adam's friendly, encouraging approach to the topic. Thank you!

By Ashley S

Nov 9, 2021

This course is one of the most friendly courses for non-native English speakers as the lecturer speaks super clearly and slowly. Course contents are very basic and all the quizzes are quite simple, and with loads of nice pictures of great dishes or fresh fruits, plus the lecturer's yoga teacher vibe, this course is like a therapy for me. Soul soothing.

By Chase D

Jan 6, 2021

This course was very full of new information and really helped me in thinking about my dietary restrictions and how to make my meals taste even better! Having many food allergies and a medical condition that deals with gastrointestinal inflammation, I found this course to be eye opening to the ingredients lurking within seemingly harmless food products!

By Dimitra S

Dec 16, 2020

I loved this course! Enlightening information about food, food industry, food marketing made me think more when I shop for my future meals. There are a lot of graphics that helped me understand better some of the content. Also the views from experts shed light on some subjects I was unaware of. Thank you and looking forward to more courses from Ms Adam!

By Chunying L

Dec 24, 2020

This course is very helpful, as it introduces a lot of concepts on how to stay healthy by just eating the right type of diet, and it also helped me gain an excellent view on healthy lifestyles. It is also conversational, easy to take, I only spent one day to complete the course. I think the only problem with it is that it's a little short. I want more!

By andree i t

Dec 27, 2022

5:21 PM. 12-27-2022. Thank You To : Stanford University, www.Coursera.org, & , Clinical Assistant Professor Dept. Of Pediatrics - Stanford University School Of Medicine --= M.D : Maya Adam = -- . It Was Great On Line Class Room, & Study. Thank You. Happy Holidays, & , Merry Merry Christmast. Hope All Is Well With You. And, Have A Great Day. Good Bye.

By Saskia J

Jul 27, 2020

This is such an interesting and useful course! The first week is a bit though, especially if you are not familiar with this field or any related field (still very interesting though) but the rest is much more easy and practical and like I said very useful! Food plays such an important role in life and it is also key to living a healthier longer life!