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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!

SF

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 Vibha P

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Jan 15, 2018

Very helpful, in day to day life.

Thanks

By Mark L

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Nov 30, 2017

Great introductory course to nutrition.

By Mongolian N F

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Nov 17, 2017

It is very useful and important lesson!

By Galih S

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Aug 28, 2017

Simple, informative, easy to understand

By Karina S

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Aug 10, 2017

Easy to understand and really enjoyable

By michelle s

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Mar 22, 2017

Wonderful Course! My favorite professor

By Netta R

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Jan 13, 2017

very important for every person to know

By April Z

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Oct 8, 2016

Overall good course, but maybe too easy

By Deleted A

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Aug 15, 2016

Everyone should now these fundamentals.

By Aleksandr E

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Jul 24, 2016

great course, would love a certificate!

By Gautam M

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Apr 18, 2016

Fairly well designed course and quizzes

By Laurent T

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Mar 6, 2016

très intéressant malheureusement du peu

By Katri J

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Feb 6, 2016

loved it, can't wait to try the recipes

By maia g

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Nov 4, 2025

This information was very interesting.

By Andy B

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May 27, 2025

gracias por su interés que una aprenda

By khalid b

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May 27, 2025

Great for a sustainable eating pattern

By Sumbulat O

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Feb 2, 2025

Very educative, insightful and helpful

By Rimsha T

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Jul 31, 2024

Its awesome. I've learned many things.

By Aniq R

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Jun 4, 2023

Very interesting and enjoyable course.

By Shehnaz H

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May 26, 2023

informative material well communicated

By Joy N

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May 18, 2023

Very informative. I am glad I took it.

By zahrakhiabani

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Feb 3, 2023

Thank you for t he great and superb 🌹

By Glenn F

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Oct 13, 2022

Loved the recipes and the good advice.

By Наталья Ф

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Sep 3, 2022

very practical and informative coures

By Thaminne F

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Apr 18, 2022

Very good information and easy going.