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    Learner Reviews & Feedback for Stanford Introduction to Food and Health by Stanford University

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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

    GG

    Oct 7, 2021

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    this course changed my view on healthy eating and also instilled healthy cooking habits in me! I absolutely oved the simple , delicious and healthy recipes! definitely trying them out ! Thank you Maya

    NK

    Feb 24, 2019

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    It was very informative course. It could have more quizzes and assignments. The way things were explained in the course was quiet interesting. Keep it up!! course. I really like this way of education.

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    By Glyn W

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    Apr 6, 2020

    All the information was great but for €35 and you get a downloadable certificate that's pretty cheap, if was a employer and i saw a piece of printed paper, I would laugh

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    Jan 7, 2020

    I'll gladly will do the continuation of this if you make another course. Thanks for the information as always, nice tips to give to parents who attend my clinic. Thanks.

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    By Mahmoud I

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    Jan 8, 2023

    This course is like a light healthy meal that contains all the basic nutrients you need in one serving. ie, It's enough to feel satisfied with your basic food know-how.

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    By Nikita

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    Jun 18, 2020

    Very informative for beginners

    Would love to have more knowledge shared about what is insulin , lipids and other such terms used in the course for better understanding

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    By Allan S

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    Oct 26, 2016

    A great course to establish a fundamental understanding of positive nutrition as well as integral steps that can be taken and implemented everyday to start a meanginfu

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    By Anyaogu J

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    Jun 17, 2021

    Fantastic course with new philosophy on plate composition, built on more vegetables and less protein. I learnt a new slogan eat food, not too much mostly plant based.

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    By Qabas Q

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    Jul 3, 2020

    a great course overall.

    I just did not like the recipes section being mandatory, it would have been better if it was optional as not all of us consume animal products!

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    By Иванов А В

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    Apr 21, 2021

    Good quality basic information on balanced nutrition. Lots of practical tips on how to make your diet healthier. Additional bonus - an interview with Michael Pollan.

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    By Nyamjargal

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    Apr 9, 2019

    It was very informing for beginners and food aware persons who wants to improve their eating habits, but did not know what to eat or how to eat that particular food.

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    By Marta d l S

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    May 6, 2020

    Basic course about nutrition (maybe so basic). Usuful to have the highlines about food and how to make your plates healthier. Easy to understand and easy to follow.

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    By Abir A

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    Mar 28, 2020

    Jajakallah!!

    This course is tremendous good for understanding Food & Nutrition. Helped me to understand several aspect of Food & Nutrition. Thanks a lot to Maam Maya

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    By Kate W

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    Nov 2, 2016

    Very basic so makes for a good introduction. Very informative and enjoyable to watch, concise lectures. I strongly believe every person should have this knowledge!

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    By Najmus-sahar

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    Dec 8, 2022

    This is such an easy yet an effective short course i must say ... one can easily understand every point in the short videos not even getting bored ..... great work

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    By Tona J G

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    Mar 13, 2022

    Very nicely done. Gave me specific guidelines to easily follow for healthy eating. Could have done without the receipts and more data on specifically good foods.

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    By Sai V

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    Jul 8, 2021

    Amazing intro to food ended with easy to follow techniques to improve food habits. However, there could have been atleast 1-2 videos about micronutrients as well.

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    By Jody T

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    Jun 5, 2020

    The course was very informative and interesting. I liked the ability to clip portions of videos as notes; other courses I have taken have not allowed that feature.

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    By Robert A

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    Dec 7, 2016

    The course was really interesting and provide diverse points of view about the way how we eat. I really like the different perspectives provided by the presenters.

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    By Marianne M

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    Feb 11, 2016

    Interesting lectures with helpful tips for staying healthy. I would like to have seen more specific examples or supplementary articles to support the information.

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    By Heather M

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    May 4, 2017

    It was a really great primer! I would not pay for a certificate for the class but loved the addition of a respected author. I'd love a second level of this class!

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    By Olga S

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    Dec 27, 2016

    this course is really helpful for people who wants to change their eating habits for the best. this course will teach you how to make first step to healthy food.

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    By Dr S B G

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    May 7, 2022

    One of the best courses for understanding the concept of Food in relation with health.

    It was easy,lucid and enriching to the mind.

    Thanks Coursera.

    Warm Regards...

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    By Ramnath S K

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    Apr 18, 2021

    A short but informative introduction to Food and Health. Practical insights with examples. After doing this, one can go for more detailed courses on the subject.

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    By Liliana B

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    Apr 11, 2020

    It is very well done but I would have likely been listened to different speakers, in particular scientists and doctors who work in this area of nutrition health.

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    By Pua W

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    Apr 21, 2025

    The course is informative and really great for people just learning about nutrition. It can also be useful when providing clients with references on nutrition.

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    By Keith M

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    Sep 29, 2022

    This is gret start for somoene who knows nothing about how to navigate healthy eating at all. It was pretty straight forward and easy to digest (pun intended).

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