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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

PE

Oct 19, 2021

This course taught me a lot about the components of food! Processed and non-processed food which was the best food of all. I will be happy to spread this healthy dietary ways to my family and friends!

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 Szandra S

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Apr 27, 2020

Very nice overview of the basic dietary need of adults.

By De M E Q L J

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Mar 2, 2020

Very informative course and quite beautifully explained

By Yuliia R (

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Feb 18, 2020

Great course with a very useful information. Thank you!

By Henry C

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Aug 28, 2019

The course content is reasonable and easy to understand

By Devashree S

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Aug 21, 2018

my first course

the teaching and material is phenomenal

By Dayanna E R C

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May 25, 2018

Pretty interesting topics; understandable and punctual.

By Olivia J W

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Mar 17, 2018

I love this class! It’s very informative and practical.

By H S

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Feb 3, 2018

easy to understand.

useful for watching your daily diet.

By Christina

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Jul 22, 2017

Very informative and well designed introductory course!

By Sherif T

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Sep 27, 2016

The course really changed my life .. i highly recommend

By Maureen M

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Feb 5, 2016

Straight forward facts presented in an engaging format.

By Anna S

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Feb 3, 2016

It was pretty basic, but great and very interesting!!!!

By OZAN K

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Jan 21, 2016

It was great to have Michael Pollan. Thank you so much.

By Laraib

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Feb 17, 2025

knowledgeable and amazing course... i enjoyed it a lot

By Marily B P

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Jan 29, 2025

Curso maravilhoso! Aprendi muito e adorei as receitas!

By Leon S

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Jan 25, 2025

I learnt so much about people's relationship with food

By Olga G

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Dec 23, 2024

I am inspired by this course and learned a lot of new.

By Pavi P

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Nov 7, 2024

I understand all things from maya mam and prof Michael

By Jutawan B P

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Aug 25, 2024

Iam learn a lot to make a good food, it's interesting!

By Nina S

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Jul 31, 2024

Ini sangat membantu saya untuk mencari experience baru

By advgursimran s

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Jul 28, 2024

It is related to health, very good and helpful course.

By María P S T

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Jun 20, 2024

Thanks for the course its very interesting and usefull

By Sandra J J

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Oct 20, 2023

Extremely informative and practical in everyday life.

By dragomir t

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Jun 13, 2023

Very helpful in acknowledging information of nutrition