Introduction to Food and Health
Stanford's evidence-based course on nutrition, food environments, and healthy eating habits.
Stanford University•By Maya Adam
4.7
(8,200 reviews)•410,000 students enrolledAbout this course
Learn how to eat for optimal health and longevity. This course explores the impact of modern food environments on our health and provides practical strategies for building sustainable, healthy eating habits based on scientific evidence.
Skills you'll gain
NutritionHealthy EatingFood ScienceMeal PlanningPublic Health
Syllabus
1
The Modern Food Environment2
The Science of Nutrition3
Cooking as a Health Strategy4
Building Sustainable Habits5
Food and LongevityFree
Certificate: $49
Duration5 weeks
Effort2-3 hours/week
Levelbeginner
LanguageEnglish
SubtitlesSpanish, Chinese, French +1
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