• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Coursera
  • Online DegreeExplore Bachelor’s & Master’s degrees
  • MasterTrack™Earn credit towards a Master’s degree
  • University CertificatesAdvance your career with graduate-level learning
Careers
  • Log In
  • Join for Free
    Coursera
    Chevron Left
    Back to Stanford Introduction to Food and Health

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

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarHalf Faded Star
    4.7
    stars
    33,500 ratings

    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...
    ...

    Top reviews

    GG

    Oct 7, 2021

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled Star

    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

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled Star

    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.

    Filter by:

    1951 - 1975 of 9,529 Reviews for Stanford Introduction to Food and Health

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled Star

    By Sopan S

    •

    Aug 20, 2022

    Very Nicely, to the point designed course. I loved it. I am following almost every point discussed in the course in my daily routine in food.

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled Star

    By WU P

    •

    Oct 2, 2021

    Very beautiful teacher and good teaching course! I really love it, hope Maya can make more high-quality course about healthy diet! Thank you~

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled Star

    By Caroline S

    •

    Mar 25, 2021

    Excelente curso! aprendi muito, conhecimento levado a sério e a forma como eles passam o conteúdo é realmente muito bom! estão de parabéns!!!

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled Star

    By Richard K

    •

    Nov 5, 2020

    Very good and practical information about food and nutrition. Dr Maya Adam communicates the information in a concise well thought out manner.

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled Star

    By HABIB U R

    •

    Jun 15, 2020

    This is a great course it helps you understand the basics of the food now a days and what type of food we have to eat to live a healthy life.

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled Star

    By Lin L

    •

    Jun 3, 2020

    Very educational and useful course that changed the way I see food and cooking! Will definitely be trying some of the recipes fr this course!

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled Star

    By Vanessa S

    •

    Jun 3, 2020

    i especially enjoyed studying about the nutrition label reading as well as the segment on distinctions in fats, protein and so on. Thank You!

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled Star

    By Christine N

    •

    May 5, 2020

    This course was informative, simple, and short, yet practical. Helped motivate me to keep cooking on days I wasn't motivated to cook at home.

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled Star

    By Nilufar A

    •

    Nov 18, 2019

    Very informative and clearly laid out course. I am happy to have completed the course and I will use the knowledge in my practice. Thank you!

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled Star

    By Mykola S

    •

    Sep 8, 2018

    I loved this course! It provides all necessary information for healthy eating in succinct and clear way. Thank you very much for this course!

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled Star

    By Ann V

    •

    Mar 30, 2018

    It's a good, basic course for people who know nothing of good food and nutrition. Videos are a good length, and it's not a great time demand.

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled Star

    By Ooha M

    •

    Feb 1, 2018

    This course turned my hatred of cooking to an enjoyable hobby. I loved this course, and it's very helpful to each and every person out there.

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled Star

    By Jekaterina

    •

    Jan 31, 2018

    The course is informative with clear interpretation. Explains balanced and sensible approach to the food and its nutrients as a whole system.

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled Star

    By Jiao J

    •

    Oct 23, 2017

    it is a junior class but fun.

    it is helpful for people who interested and could be a guideline to instruct people behavior in a healthily way

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled Star

    By Jason D P

    •

    Oct 15, 2016

    This class helped me gain a perspective about what a healthy/nutritional diet is supposed to be like. Thank you for teaching this class Maya!

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled Star

    By Sharon D

    •

    Aug 17, 2016

    Very informative. Examples that were shown helped me.I will definitely review the class again because there are many attachments of interest.

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled Star

    By Milton V

    •

    Apr 13, 2023

    Excelente, para ser introducción está muy completo y sobre todo, tomar conciencia de como está nuestra salud con respecto a la alimentación.

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled Star

    By Thandeka M

    •

    Nov 2, 2022

    l have learned a little in few days l started this course. Always eat health and don't eat too much processed food because it's less healthy

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled Star

    By Yaldakacila

    •

    Sep 9, 2022

    This course is very helpful not only for ones who wants to eat healthier but its a good start for the ones who want to become nutritionist.

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled Star

    By Angela D

    •

    Jul 19, 2022

    Really helped me to understand my relationship to food and how to control it and not let it control me. Very informative videos. Thank you!

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled Star

    By Deyana P

    •

    Jan 5, 2022

    Very good course. It is a pity that you do not let me verify my personal data to get a certificate because i am cuban. I am sad about it :-(

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled Star

    By Susana m

    •

    May 21, 2021

    Me ha ayudado mucho a entender las tablas nutricionales, a tener control sobre lo que voy a ingerir. Es un curso muy importante para la vida

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled Star

    By Shailja K

    •

    Apr 26, 2021

    Very informative course designed very well whole information about health and nutrition. Also provide healthy recipies

    Thanku for the course

    Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled Star

    By yan P

    •

    Apr 24, 2021

    very useful information and hopefully completed this course can help me to live a better life and maintain a quality eating habit.

    Thank you

    • Chevron Left
    • 1
    • ...
    • 74
    • 75
    • 76
    • 77
    • 78
    • 79
    • 80
    • 81
    • 82
    • 83
    • ...
    • 382
    • Chevron Right

    Coursera Footer

    Coursera

    • About
    • What We Offer
    • Leadership
    • Careers
    • Catalog
    • Coursera Plus
    • Professional Certificates
    • MasterTrack® Certificates
    • Degrees
    • For Enterprise
    • For Government
    • For Campus
    • Become a Partner
    • Social Impact

    Community

    • Learners
    • Partners
    • Beta Testers
    • Blog
    • The Coursera Podcast
    • Tech Blog
    • Teaching Center

    More

    • Press
    • Investors
    • Terms
    • Privacy
    • Help
    • Accessibility
    • Contact
    • Articles
    • Directory
    • Affiliates
    • Modern Slavery Statement
    • Do Not Sell/Share
    Learn Anywhere
    Download on the App Store
    Get it on Google Play
    Logo of Certified B Corporation
    © 2025 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
    • Coursera Facebook
    • Coursera Linkedin
    • Coursera Twitter
    • Coursera YouTube
    • Coursera Instagram
    • Coursera TikTok
    Coursera

    Welcome back

    ​
    Your password is hidden
    ​

    or

    New to Coursera?


    Having trouble logging in? Learner help center

    This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.