Stanford Introduction to Food and Health

Learn to help others–be it family members, friends, or colleagues–lead a happier, more meaningful life.

About the Program

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.

Description

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.

Who does it?

Stanford University

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Free

Material Includes

100% Online
Flexible deadlines
Beginner Level
Approx. 7 hours to complete

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