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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

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.

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.

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By Alejandra B

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Aug 24, 2020

Excellent content, very understandable, very pedagogic. Highly recommended!

By Candice D

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Apr 16, 2020

Thank you for this wonderful course complete with recipes for simple meals.

By Anamaría E

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Mar 5, 2020

this course helps to find the beginning of a healthy relationship with food

By Chinenye m O

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Oct 16, 2019

I enjoyed every bit of the lesson! I know so much about food Nutrition now!

By JORGE J S R

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Oct 2, 2019

Te muestra a conciencia realmente que es lo que consumimos en la actualidad

By F F R

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Jul 7, 2019

Fantastic and informative introductory course that any beginner can follow!

By שיר ג

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Apr 6, 2019

This course was vey interesting, very enjoying and learning and I loved it!

By Victoria O

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Apr 3, 2019

Quality information with easy to understand and interesting teaching style.

By Ao X

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Jan 2, 2019

Very nice and quick introduction. Helped a lot. It helps convince myself :D

By Abdilda Z

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Dec 26, 2018

Mostly I knew before. This course has strengthened my knowledge and skills.

By Karina G V

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Jun 5, 2018

Thank u so much for this great course. Very interesting and informative. :)

By Glen W

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Aug 27, 2017

The videos are concise and informative. Really good refresher on nutrition.

By Daniel Z

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Dec 27, 2016

I found this course to be very easy to understand and practical. Thank you!

By Sujana P

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Jan 11, 2025

Taught me so much about the basics. Will definitely utilize in daily life.

By Mary P

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Nov 8, 2023

Excelente aprendí mucho desde una perspectiva más natural de ver la comida

By Micky M

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Nov 1, 2023

Provided me the basic knowledge of understanding my health and its impact.

By Yeganeh M

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Apr 28, 2023

I loved this course! Easy to understand and entertaining at the same time.

By Adham B

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Nov 4, 2022

an amazing course for understanding food and our behavior with eating food

By Pratr C 3

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Oct 29, 2022

very informative and knowledgable. learnt a lot about eating healthy food

By Gerardo H G E

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Aug 25, 2022

Excelent course with basic information on how to eat more health conscious

By Oneeza A

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Aug 21, 2022

Excellent understanding of moderation and label reading and plate making.

By Shannon S

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Jul 28, 2022

lots of great gluten free recipes and a review of important information!

By Stephanie H

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Jul 14, 2022

Learned a lot from this course! Planning to move forward with more classes

By Meley T

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Apr 6, 2022

It was a very intersting course. It made me manage my healthy food plan.

By Christel R

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Jan 24, 2022

A short, but powerful introduction to improving your diet and your health.