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Stanford Introduction to Food and Health – Coursera

Run by Stanford University / Coursera

OnlineOnline (global)3 weeks, 6 hours totalCourse materials and certificate paid via the Certificate experience (trial at no cost for eligible learners; included with Coursera Plus; financial aid available)OpenLow effort

About this opportunity

<p>A short introductory course from Stanford University on food, nutrition and health, taught by Dr Maya Adam. The course moves away from reductionist nutrient talk and focuses on practical skills for identifying foods that support health versus those that contribute to obesity, Type 2 Diabetes and other diet-related chronic disease.</p><ul><li>Five modules covering food and nutrients, future directions in health, a cooking workshop, and optional resources.</li><li>Beginner level with no prior experience required; self-paced with flexible scheduling.</li><li>Roughly seven hours of material in total, with four graded assignments.</li><li>Taught in English with subtitles available in multiple languages.</li><li>Free to audit; shareable certificate on completion.</li></ul><p>Enrol through Coursera to start the course at any time.</p>

Who can apply

Open to all worldwide

How to apply

Enrol through the Coursera course page with the Enroll now button. Course materials, assignments and the certificate need the paid Certificate experience; eligible learners can start with a trial at no cost, and financial aid is available.

What you get

Certificate

Frequently asked

Who runs this?+

Run by Stanford University / Coursera. More on their website.

Who can apply?+

Open to all worldwide

Is it paid?+

Cost: Course materials and certificate paid via the Certificate experience (trial at no cost for eligible learners; included with Coursera Plus; financial aid available).

How do I apply?+

Enrol through the Coursera course page with the Enroll now button.

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Last verified 27 September 2026·Updated 29 September 2026·Source