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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

EV

Aug 24, 2020

This course really changed the way i look at food. Honestly made me more conscious of what I consume and what I let my family consume. Thank you for the wonderful knowledge you shared, Dr. Maya Adam.

MM

Aug 22, 2017

This course helped me a lot in order to understand about the importance of planning a good meal. It would be even amazing to have recipes at the end that more vegan and also without the use of sugar

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By Jenny M G C

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May 1, 2020

Great and didactic way of learning! Definitely worth it!

By Dr R L A

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Apr 13, 2020

This course is good for beginer of healthy food knowedge

By robert h

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Mar 15, 2020

Excellent introduction to food choice and a healthy diet

By Friedrich R

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Feb 19, 2020

Good fundamental issues for changing into a better life.

By Gabriel M

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Feb 13, 2020

Very useful. I believe everyone should take this course.

By Monica S S A S

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Sep 21, 2019

i really enjoyed this course and the instructor as well.

By Anouk S

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Jan 23, 2019

Good for beginners, but it seems that I'm more advanced.

By Matt C

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Apr 20, 2018

Excellent, well-rounded introduction to food and health.

By Hima B

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Mar 9, 2018

It was really educating and helpful on a personal level.

By Hemangi K

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Aug 28, 2017

Very nice course,videos are very good,easy to understand

By Khaalid B

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Jul 28, 2017

thank you so much, all of you

i appriciated your efforts

By 张惠军

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Jul 9, 2017

It's a wonderful course and the teacher is very charming

By Giorgi T

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Jun 21, 2017

It was lovely course, and I enjoyed it much :) Thank you

By Patricia c

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Jun 15, 2017

Very realist and timely course,thanks to the instructors

By Natalie D

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Jun 12, 2017

Perfect course, thank you. Very impressive and cognitive

By Sandipan N

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May 23, 2017

Brilliant Course; equally brilliant and adorable teacher

By Li, W

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Feb 23, 2017

good and interesting, and also very useful! Thanks a lot

By Sherif H

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Dec 17, 2016

What a pleasure this course was. Exactly what I needed.

By Kaja S

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Sep 16, 2016

It was a great course where I've got a lot of knowledge!

By Yun L

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Mar 4, 2016

It is interesting and helpful in developping good diets.

By Jose E B A

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Jul 31, 2025

Muy buena orientación introductora al mundo alimentario

By Meena M

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Jun 26, 2025

Quick and Easy to understand about Food. Thanks To Maya

By ANA R B

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Apr 28, 2025

Muy bueno aprendí mucho sobre la alimentación saludable

By Joaquin J

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Nov 14, 2024

Very informative and clear on understanding of lessons.

By Kathleen M

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Aug 9, 2024

proactive and pulls listener in to active participation