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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 nutri...
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Top reviews

AS

Feb 14, 2020

Great course, simple yet very informative. I really enjoyed the way it was filmed, with different charts, examples and real life shots. Also the interview-style learning. Both instructors were great.

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 Wei M

Jun 24, 2020

A lot of useful information that I would like to apply to my daily life and teach my children. Thank you.

By Renée G

May 6, 2020

Very informative and broke down food, food history, and helpful practices in a digestible, accessible way.

By Wladimir S M M

Apr 13, 2020

es un buen curso para empezar a conocer de comida, y da tambien una cantidad apropiada de buenos consejos.

By Alina B

Feb 26, 2020

A very well structured course, with information easy to follow and understand without specialized studies.

By Katrina L W

Jan 13, 2020

This is a great course for anyone new to the world of nutrition or even for someone to use as a refresher.

By Agrima N

May 5, 2019

i suggest everyone to attend this course. lecture is very short and crispy loaded with lot of information.

By Santiago D B

Feb 19, 2019

Great course, awesome contents, clear info. A great knowledge improvement for me. Waiting for a new course

By hetvi h

Jul 20, 2018

this course is very much helpful about eating healthy and it gave me good amount of knowledge about foods.

By Leah T

Sep 22, 2017

Really enjoyed this course, and im looking forward to studying more of them. Thank you for providing this.

By Piyush P

Jul 7, 2017

great course with visually aided learning and insight about food industry in 20th century.Great experience

By Neetu G

Jun 15, 2017

excellent! made it more clear that cooking at home is better and just that every member should be involved

By Dilara I

Mar 20, 2017

Very nice visuals and animations!! it's a pleasure to watch. The teacher was very nice also.

Thank you! =)

By Chong F C

Sep 26, 2024

This course allowed me to understand more about food and health, which I usually forgot or unknown about.

By Silvia M J

Jul 15, 2023

Excellent nutrition acknowledge of food. Buying the best fresh ingredients to prepare nutritional meals .

By Antoaneta L

Jun 12, 2023

Wonderfully simple, yet scientifically sound messages!

A great guide to a transformation in eating habits!

By Мария П

Jan 6, 2023

Прекрасно дополняет пробелы в, казалось бы, очевидных вещах! Огромная благодарность составителям курса!!!

By Khaing M H

Oct 18, 2022

Thank you so much for the opportunity to learn this amazing course and especially thank you to Ms. Maya.

By balaji a

Jun 30, 2022

it's an introductory course to food and nutrition . The course is very well designed and very informative

By Lian S

Jun 28, 2022

Excellent pacing, well-produced, and very insightful! Very grateful to have free access to such a course.

By Farai E M

Nov 15, 2021

I loved how the instructor dealt and focussed importants facts. How she srdused simple relatable examples

By Nishita M

Oct 16, 2021

Very Informative; helpful tips for any individual who is concerned about Food intake and staying healthy.

By Lara B A

Jul 10, 2021

I loved it too much, I already thank you for the financing opportunity you gave me, a golden opportunity.

By Gabriel R

May 19, 2021

I really had fun with this course. It's courses like this that makes studying feel very fun and relaxing.

By Duc N

Apr 28, 2021

Easy to understand. Provide essence of important topics in food, nutrition and health. Highly recommended

By Laila G R I

Feb 10, 2021

This very informative. It discusses the subject at a non-technical way which makes it very understandable