In a world of conflicting nutrition messages, how do we know which foods are good for us? What are the components of a healthy dietary pattern and why does it matter?
Building a Healthy Plate
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at 10 hours a week
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What you'll learn
Identify components of healthful dietary patterns.
Recognize healthy options within each food group.
Select foods that belong on a balanced plate.
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Assessments
7 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 4 modules in this course
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YN
Reviewed on Jul 10, 2024
This course explain clearly about may kinds of food and nutrition, how to built a healthy dinner.
HH
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026
It is interesting. There are beautiful images to demonstrate. I find that having the charts and tables to show the comparisons are helpful to understand.
FD
Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025
This was a great course. I learned somethings I didn't know and thought I was doing right. The instructor was clear, concise, to the point and engaging. I would recommend it to everyone.
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