Chevron Left
Back to Stanford Introduction to Food and Health

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

4.7
stars
34,182 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 nutrients and move, instead, towards practical discussions about real food and the environment in which we consume it. By the end of this course, learners should have the tools they need to distinguish between foods that will support their health and those that threaten it. In addition, we will present a compelling rationale for a return to simple home cooking, an integral part of our efforts to live longer, healthier lives. View the trailer for the course here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7x1aaZ03xU...

Top reviews

PE

Oct 18, 2021

This course taught me a lot about the components of food! Processed and non-processed food which was the best food of all. I will be happy to spread this healthy dietary ways to my family and friends!

SF

Jul 19, 2023

Provides basic information regarding macronutrients, the ideal proportions of various kinds of food in our diet, the importance of having home-cooked food, reading nutrition labels on food items, etc

Filter by:

9501 - 9525 of 9,728 Reviews for Stanford Introduction to Food and Health

By Dmitry D

•

Oct 10, 2022

its can be 20 minutes in total.

By Mélissa T

•

May 3, 2022

A little too basic in my opinion

By Christina H

•

Sep 1, 2021

Some of it was too basic for me.

By Marcello S

•

Jun 18, 2016

Good content but extremely basic

By Linda D

•

Aug 17, 2022

I expected a little more depth

By Sariyya S

•

Jun 8, 2019

very informative for beginners

By Janet L

•

Jun 21, 2016

good stuff, but a bit preachy

By RAYEN C I R

•

Apr 11, 2023

muy generalizado, muy básico

By Haley S

•

Apr 7, 2020

Good very basic information.

By zkee a

•

Oct 18, 2023

okay okay , not as expected

By Mats S

•

Nov 13, 2024

Not worth 40 extra dollar.

By Luís F d C F

•

Sep 26, 2016

Achei um tanto superficial

By Susmita S

•

May 15, 2021

could be more informative

By Ankit K

•

Apr 6, 2020

Not available certificate

By Yiannis K

•

Jan 14, 2020

I expected to learn more.

By Kayela j A

•

Aug 31, 2025

ok would not do it again

By Kristiana D

•

Sep 19, 2021

The course is very basic

By Rami S

•

Aug 4, 2024

It lacks alot of depth.

By Nour J

•

Sep 25, 2016

Good for healthy living

By Sejal H

•

May 5, 2020

It was a basic course

By sarah d

•

Jul 21, 2016

basic but interesting

By Adam D

•

Jan 2, 2025

Somewhat informative

By NAHELI C G

•

Jul 19, 2024

Un curso muy básico

By Asmaa T

•

Aug 10, 2019

Needs more content/