Stanford Introduction to Food and Health

Duration: 7 Hrs
Provider: Coursera
Course Fee:Free
Course Delivery Method: Self Paced

This is a highly recommended course in Nutrition for beginners. In this course, you will get the information and practical skills which are needed to begin optimizing the way of eating. This will help you 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. At the end of this course, you will have the tools that are needed to distinguish between foods that support our health and threaten our health

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What you will learn

Background on Food & Nutrients: Examine the social and cultural shifts that have contributed to our modern epidemics of overweight and obesity. Review the nutrients found in foods, their different functions in the human body and how we can support our own health by choosing wisely from the foods within each category.
Contemporary Trends in Eating: Explore the ways in which highly processed foods differ from real, whole food and the implications of food processing on our health. Check how our consumption of sugar has changed in recent decades and explore sensible solutions for people who wish to start eating better.
Future Directions in Health – Part I: Explore sustainable solutions to the challenge of choosing healthier foods more frequently and practical tips for preparing foods that will support our health and enjoyment.
Future Directions in Health – Part 2: Find more practical tips for grocery shopping, reading labels and assembling a balanced meal. Learn more about the most important secret ingredient for success: moderation.