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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...

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Jun 16, 2019

Though It's a very (very very) basic course, it provided clear information, which acts as a kind of wake-up-call for not abusing on processed foods. I'll definitely adjust my diet based on it. Thanks!

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Jul 19, 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

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By Jenny Y

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Jul 13, 2021

The course is interesting, and put together very well. I love the reading material as well.

By Elsa E

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Jun 28, 2021

Thank you for this opportunity. This course very helpful four our necessary life. Good Luck!

By FONSECA J E P

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Jun 8, 2021

Excellent course, it helps me a lot to start taking care of my diet and that of our families

By Danielle C

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Feb 15, 2021

This was a great course. fun, exciting, and packed with a lot of insight. I was never bored.

By Jessica M

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Dec 16, 2020

Amazing course! May is a great instructor! I loved the course and will definitely recommend.

By Catherine n k

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Sep 28, 2020

I have gained a lot about what I need to eat and avoid for me and other people to be healthy

By FIONA J

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Sep 16, 2020

I really enjoyed the course.By a short period I intake more basic things from the materials.

By Eleonora S

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May 3, 2020

it has been a pleasure to attend this course, I'm incredibly satisfied, thank you from italy

By montse l

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Apr 30, 2020

me ha gustado mucho, curso practico, útil y fácil de realizar. Me gustaría mas de este tipo.

By Mairon R

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Apr 14, 2020

MUCHAS GRACIAS MUY COMPLETO PARA SER UNA INSTRUCCIÓN.

GRACIAS Y MUCHOS SALUDOS DESDE COLOMBIA

By Jann L S

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Mar 11, 2020

I loved it! I didn't want it to end and wished there were more to learn from the instructor.

By Carlo T

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Jun 8, 2019

Great introduction, indeed! Very well structured and so easy to understand, very applicable.

By Marie-Hélène R

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Sep 16, 2017

I enjoyed the no-nonsense and sensible advice, simple to understand and implement every day.

By Dirk T

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Aug 26, 2017

Great content, well organized and learn ways I could use everyday to improve healthy habits.

By Claudia E B G

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Aug 8, 2017

very educational. im a nutritionist and i reccomend this course to my patients and colegues.

By Francois R

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Jul 10, 2017

Amzing course, very informative and a absolute must for anyone interested in food nutrition.

By Adela P

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Jan 3, 2017

Very easy to follow. The course offers many tips you may easily apply in your everyday life.

By Thomas F

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Dec 1, 2016

Short, high-level presentation about the topic. Videos and sound are of a very good quality.

By Oma D K

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Nov 27, 2025

I aspire to become a Nutritionist and would also like to lecture on it. I love this course.

By Moaz E E

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Jan 26, 2025

Marvellous and straight to the point with crystal clear resolutions Thank You Merci Danke !

By Denise A

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Oct 21, 2024

Enjoyed the classes very much. Learned a lot about food and how to continue to eat healthy.

By Kathleen M

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Apr 7, 2024

Enjoyed, learned, not difficult, will improve my family’s lives and I definitely recommend.

By Blake E

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Feb 21, 2024

Great course, straight forward information, easy to understand. Huge help with my diet!!!

By RICARDO P D S O

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Oct 20, 2023

Conteúdo explicada de maneira fácil, e muito útil, para ser posto em prática, no dia a dia.