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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

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    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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    Oct 22, 2020

    really interesting. i loved all of the short videos, other online courses I've done were all reading, and huge bulks of boring text!

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    By Cindy M A

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    Oct 20, 2020

    Muy buen curso introductorio para identificar los problemas y soluciones cotidianas respecto a la relación entre nutrición y comida.

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    By Guilherme M M

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    Jul 30, 2020

    It is a very interesting course. Especially because concentrate in strategies to simplify how the people can change their lifestyle.

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    By Rubén S C

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    Jul 29, 2020

    Great, basic information regarding overall health and nutrition that, if correctly applied, could lead to a long a healthy lifestyle

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    By Jane E

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    Jan 10, 2020

    Отличный курс для начинающий нутрициологов и просто для людей, желающих побольше узнать о здоровом питании. Много полезных терминов!

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    By Andreea I U

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    Sep 27, 2019

    Really helpful, motivational, easy to be understood and put into practice. The recipes are lovely! Congrats Maya for a great course!

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    By Чернобровкина Ю А

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    Jul 3, 2019

    Хороший курс об основах питания. Позволил мне к тому же подтянуть английский язык. Нашла для себя пару интересных полезных ресурсов.

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    By Zijing Z

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    Jun 2, 2019

    Well organized course. Lots of practical suggestions are given in the course. Recommended to everyone.

    如果你在北美留学然后长胖了,求求你一定要看这个课!真的有用!

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    By Margaret Y

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    Mar 7, 2019

    The videos are incredibly helpful and the quizzes are challenging - as they should be. A wonderful course that everyone should take!

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    By paladugula r

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    Feb 9, 2019

    i was very happy with this course but the problem is i dint recieve any kind of certificate after completion to add it to my resume

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    By Diana S R R

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    Feb 5, 2019

    Realmente disfruté este curso, fue muy claro y preciso. Y en verdad me ayudó mucho a entender mejor acerca de una mejor alimentación

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    By Leslie B

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    Jan 11, 2019

    I learned SO much from this course! The videos were interesting and easy to follow, with so much information. I really enjoyed this!

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    By Zhu H

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    Jul 19, 2018

    This is the best course of food and health introduction. it is help people to understand and how to eat healthy. I love this course.

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    By Anjali U

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    Aug 3, 2017

    The concepts are crisp and clear. Its a very informative course and its made in such a way which makes it easy for anyone to follow.

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    By Marjolaine G

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    Jul 25, 2016

    Very clear and informative introduction course to healthy eating. Truly motivating and reasonable approaches to start a better diet!

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    By Siri D

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    Sep 23, 2024

    An excellent introductory course, it is the perfect starting point for those looking into learning about our food and food habits .

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    By Rabiya A M

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    Oct 27, 2023

    I am rabiya malik and have obesity to enroll this course. I learn how to maintain and eat healthy food. thankyou so much Stanford

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    By Akari A

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    Jun 1, 2022

    It was so much fun learning especially about the processed food we always had without knowing anything! Thank you so much Dr.Maya!

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    By Kate H

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    May 22, 2022

    Very helpful for my health and i really appreciate these lessons that helps me to look for and eat nauturally less processed foods!

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    By Zobia Z

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    May 21, 2022

    i learnt alot about food and how to buy food ingredients. thank you for making this platform for us to learn and make better living

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    By Dhumya S

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    Mar 26, 2022

    a very informative course and has bought my interest into learning more about nutrional sustainable buying of food and cooking food

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    By VAISHNAVI S

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    May 18, 2021

    It was a fantastic course, had ecstasy and eagerness to complete the course. I thank Stanford university for offering such courses.

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    By Rakesh G

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    Jan 11, 2021

    Truly, the steps and knowledge provided in the course is really a good way to bring changes in the health condition of one's life.

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    By Jovilyn V

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    Jul 5, 2020

    thank you for this crash course. i've learned a lot from this course especially the last week episode with home cooked food videos.

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    Jul 3, 2020

    i really enjoyed learning about food and the importance of it when it comes to our health. the topic was interesting and worthwhile

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