Stanford Introduction to Food and Health
Explore the connection between food and health, learn about nutrition basics, and develop skills for healthier eating habits.
Explore the connection between food and health, learn about nutrition basics, and develop skills for healthier eating habits.
This course explores the relationship between food, nutrition, and health, addressing global epidemics of obesity and diet-related diseases. It provides practical skills for optimizing eating habits, focusing on real food rather than just nutrients. Students will learn to distinguish between health-supporting and health-threatening foods, understand the impact of processed foods, and appreciate the importance of home cooking. The course covers topics such as nutrient basics, food processing, sugar consumption, sustainable eating, and practical cooking tips.
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What you'll learn
Understand the relationship between food choices and health outcomes
Learn to distinguish between whole foods and highly processed foods
Gain knowledge about macronutrients and their roles in the body
Develop skills for reading nutrition labels and making informed food choices
Learn practical strategies for incorporating more vegetables and whole foods into your diet
Understand the importance of moderation in maintaining a healthy diet
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
145 Minutes PreRecorded video
4 assignments
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to food and health, focusing on the relationship between diet and well-being. It covers the basics of nutrition, including macronutrients and their functions in the body. The curriculum explores contemporary eating trends, the impact of processed foods, and strategies for healthier eating. Students learn practical skills for grocery shopping, meal planning, and cooking nutritious meals. The course emphasizes the importance of whole foods, home cooking, and moderation in maintaining a healthy diet. It also includes a cooking workshop with various recipes and recommendations for further learning.
Background on Food & Nutrients
Module 1 · 52 Minutes to complete
Contemporary Trends in Eating
Module 2 · 55 Minutes to complete
Future Directions in Health - Part I
Module 3 · 43 Minutes to complete
Future Directions in Health - Part 2
Module 4 · 44 Minutes to complete
Cooking Workshop
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
Recommended Optional Resources
Module 6 · 30 Minutes to complete
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Instructor
Lecturer at Stanford University and Expert in Child Nutrition
Maya Adam, MD, has been a lecturer at Stanford University since 2009, where she creates online educational content for physicians, medical students, and the general public. She holds a BA in Human Biology from Stanford and completed her medical degree at the University of British Columbia in Canada. Before her academic career, Maya spent nearly ten years as a professional ballerina in Germany. At the Stanford School of Medicine, she leads the Digital MEdIC South Africa initiative, which focuses on international collaborative online health education. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Maya is passionate about cooking and writing; she authored Food Love Family: A Practical Guide to Child Nutrition. Her courses on Coursera include Child Nutrition and Cooking, Cooking for Busy Healthy People, and Health Across the Gender Spectrum, among others, aiming to promote healthy eating habits and improve public health awareness.
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