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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.

TL

Oct 1, 2016

Extremely interesting course. I feel the material and videos were very easy to absorb and understand. I certainly would recommend this to anyone with an interest in food and how it affects our health.

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By שיר ג

Apr 6, 2019

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

By Victoria A

Apr 3, 2019

Quality information with easy to understand and interesting teaching style.

By Ao X

Jan 2, 2019

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

By Abdilda Z

Dec 26, 2018

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

By Karina G V

Jun 5, 2018

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

By Glen W

Aug 27, 2017

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

By Daniel Z

Dec 27, 2016

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

By Deleted A

Jul 3, 2025

i really enjoyed the course,it was educational and informative. thank you!

By Sujana P

Jan 11, 2025

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

By Mary P

Nov 8, 2023

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

By Micky M

Nov 1, 2023

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

By Yeganeh M

Apr 28, 2023

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

By Adham B

Nov 4, 2022

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

By Pratr C 3

Oct 29, 2022

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

By Gerardo H G E

Aug 25, 2022

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

By Oneeza A

Aug 21, 2022

Excellent understanding of moderation and label reading and plate making.

By Shannon S

Jul 28, 2022

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

By Stephanie H

Jul 14, 2022

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

By Meley T

Apr 6, 2022

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

By Christel R

Jan 24, 2022

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

By BALDAH D S

Aug 21, 2021

really enjoyed this course bcs of their give me a information that i need.

By Miguel A O R

Aug 19, 2021

coneptos muy buenos para mejorar nuestra nutricion y el de nuetsra familia

By Cody D

Apr 21, 2021

Great practical information that can be applied for the rest of your life.

By Kathryn L

Feb 10, 2021

I liked the way it discussed an approach to evaluating what you are eating

By Erandeny G

Jan 15, 2021

I really enjoyed the course....

Thanks Maya....even the recipies are great!