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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

NI

Dec 6, 2020

Foods and us have a relationship, and this course defines that relationship. Personally, this course provides positive experience for me in regards of food, meal preparation, and eating in moderation.

CN

May 14, 2021

Really good as an introductory guide to general human nutrition. Gives great insights on cooking, planning meals and health diet habits. It's a rather short course with actually impactful information.

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By Christine E D

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Feb 9, 2016

Very interesting course which is presented in a clear and easy to understand format.

By Shara H

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Jun 16, 2025

Topic was very interesting. The course was easy to understand and follow along with

By Peng鹏大仙生 G

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Apr 3, 2025

Thanks for the course can make a free price for me . I will never forget this work!

By Angela L

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Oct 19, 2022

espectacular, este curso me va a ayudar mucho en mi hogar y trabajo muchas gracias

By 29-2019-Anmol s b

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Oct 7, 2022

it was good to know how to cook healthy food at home and know its nutrition values

By Tehniyat F

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Jul 27, 2022

its very informative and interesting without getting bored you learn alot of things

By sylvia m

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Jul 17, 2022

it's very inspiring course, indeed. I learnt a lot of plant based information here.

By Ana P B O

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Jun 5, 2022

I like this course and learn a lot of things. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

By Lilifit S

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Jan 11, 2022

Demasiado estructurado y completo para nuestro aprendizado gracias gracias gracias.

By Assma A

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Aug 19, 2021

Great course, very useful, changed the way I cook & eat, and excited to learn more.

By Maha F

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Jun 16, 2021

The course makes you aware of your choices when purchasing food and planning meals

By Nanette T

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May 21, 2021

The course is a good introduction to our current knowledge of nutrition and health.

By Aaliyah F N

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Mar 7, 2021

Extremely informative and motivates me to pursues a career in nutrition and health.

By Manuel A M M

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Feb 27, 2021

Me ha ayudado mucho a comprender muchas cosas sobre mi dieta, y a como mejorarla :)

By Dona M

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Sep 23, 2020

Always good to have a better knowledge of the food we consume! Enjoyed, thank you!

By Lucelia S L d S

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Sep 10, 2020

I loved the course, but I can't pay for the certificate because I don't have money.

By Kyra B

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Jul 31, 2020

Thank you! Excellent content and critically important today more than ever before!

By Vipul K

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Mar 25, 2020

Very well designed course. Extremely informative and relevant to the present times.

By Ana M F d C

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Mar 9, 2020

I really enjoyed this course, its pace, the content and videos. It felt just right.

By Parinaz Z A

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Sep 17, 2019

Helpful and in a same time fun course. I enjoyed it a lot and suggest to every one.

By pawan k

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Aug 26, 2019

No words to describe to benefits of This course, best professor, Thanks you so much

By Faizan S

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Apr 12, 2018

ONE OF MY FAVOURITE COURSE IN HERE AND THE BREIF DESCRIPTION JUST MAKES IT MORE FUN

By vaishali s

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Dec 26, 2017

Beneficial for beginners. Helped in understanding the basics of nutrition and food.

By Saruar A

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Nov 1, 2017

Thank you so much for arranging this course. I have learned a lot from this course.

By A M

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Jul 30, 2017

Good course to take if you are interested in learning the basics of food and health