Building a Healthy Plate
Learn to create balanced meals by understanding healthy dietary patterns and the nutritional value of different food groups.
Learn to create balanced meals by understanding healthy dietary patterns and the nutritional value of different food groups.
This practical course explores the fundamentals of building a healthy diet in a world of conflicting nutrition messages. Students learn about evidence-based dietary patterns that prevent chronic diseases, examine the nutritional components of different food groups, and develop strategies for making healthier food choices. The course covers fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins, and dairy, with emphasis on understanding their health properties and incorporating them into balanced meals.
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What you'll learn
Identify components of healthy dietary patterns
Recognize nutritious options within each food group
Evaluate different types of dietary approaches
Understand the benefits of whole foods
Select foods for a balanced plate
Apply principles of healthy eating to meal planning
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
149 Minutes PreRecorded video
7 assignments
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
FullTime access
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to healthy eating patterns and meal planning. Through four focused modules, students explore various dietary patterns, learn about the health properties of different food groups, and develop practical skills for building balanced meals. The curriculum emphasizes evidence-based nutrition principles and practical application for everyday meal planning.
Defining a Healthy Diet
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Health Properties of Foods: Fruits, Vegetables, and Grains
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Health Properties of Foods: Sources of Fat & Protein
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Putting It All Together
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructor
Nutrition Education Specialist and Healthy Eating Advocate
Julia Hilbrands serves as a nutrition educator at Tufts University's Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, where she specializes in teaching practical approaches to healthy eating and dietary planning. Her expertise focuses on helping individuals understand and implement balanced nutrition principles in their daily lives. Through her Coursera course "Building a Healthy Plate," she guides students through the fundamentals of creating nutritious meals, understanding portion sizes, and making informed food choices. Her teaching methodology combines scientific evidence with practical, real-world applications, making complex nutrition concepts accessible to diverse audiences. She emphasizes the importance of sustainable dietary changes and cultural adaptability in nutrition planning. Her course has received positive feedback for its clear, practical approach to nutrition education, helping students develop lifelong healthy eating habits through evidence-based strategies and practical meal planning techniques.
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