The New Nordic Diet - from Gastronomy to Health

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Approx. 7 hours to complete

Course Summary

The New Nordic Diet is a course that teaches you how to prepare healthy and sustainable meals using local and seasonal ingredients. The course is designed to help you improve your health and contribute to a more sustainable environment.

Key Learning Points

  • Learn about the principles of the New Nordic Diet and how to apply them in your cooking
  • Discover new and exciting ingredients that are unique to the Nordic region
  • Create healthy and delicious meals that are good for you and the planet

Related Topics for further study


Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the principles of the New Nordic Diet and how they can benefit your health
  • Learn how to cook with local and seasonal ingredients
  • Develop new recipes and meal plans that are healthy and sustainable

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic cooking skills
  • Access to local and seasonal ingredients

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online
  • Self-paced

Similar Courses

  • Mediterranean Diet
  • Plant-Based Nutrition

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Notable People in This Field

  • Rene Redzepi
  • Trine Hahnemann

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Description

The New Nordic Diet is a new food culture developed in 2009-13 with key emphasis on gastronomy, health, and environment. Major research in its effect on acceptability, behaviour and learning skills, and disease prevention have been conducted by the OPUS centre at the University of Copenhagen and the people behind the award-winning restaurant Noma in Copenhagen.

Outline

  • Developing a New Meal System
  • 1.1: Introduction to the course, by Arne Astrup
  • 1.2: The Nordic Movement, by Claus Meyer
  • Easy to Love, Easy to Get Hold of, Easy to Make, and Easy to Afford
  • 1.4: Communication in the Research Center OPUS, by Kristian Levring Madsen
  • Introduction to the New Nordic Diet
  • Development of the New Nordic Diet
  • 2.1: Sensory Evaluation of Food, by Wender Bredie
  • 2.2: Developing a New Nordic Diet, by Charlotte Mithril
  • 2.3: Sustainability of the New Nordic Diet, by Henrik Saxe
  • Development of the New Nordic Diet
  • The OPUS School Meal Study
  • 3.1: The New Nordic Diet and Child Nutrition, by Arne Astrup
  • 3.2: The Opus School Meal Study, by Camilla Damsgaard
  • 3.3: Results of the School Meal Study, by Camilla Damsgaard
  • 4.1: The Importance of Children's Activity and Sleep, by Mads Fiil Hjorth
  • 4.2: Movement behaviors in children and indicators of adverse health, by Mads Fiil Hjorth
  • 4.3: Optimal Wellness, Development and Health, by Niels Egelund
  • 4.4: The influence on children's cognition and performance in school, by Kim Michaelsen
  • The OPUS School Meal Study
  • The OPUS Supermarket Intervention
  • 5.1: Introduction, by Arne Astrup
  • 5.2: Social Aspects of Acceptance, by Aruun Michelsen
  • 6.1: The Adult Intervention, Part 1, the Studies, by Thomas Meinert Larsen
  • The Adult Intervention, Part 2, the Results
  • 6.3: Perspectives on Health and Consumer Acceptance, by Thomas Meinert Larsen
  • 6.4: The SHOP System, by Sanne Kjelleberg Poulsen
  • The OPUS Supermarket Intervention
  • Investigate the New Nordic Diet – from Food to Health
  • 7.1: Introduction, by Arne Astrup
  • 7.2: Nutrition and Diet, by Lars Ove Dragsted
  • 7.3: Industrially Produced Trans Fats and the New Nordic Diet, by Steen Stender
  • 7.4: Closing Remarks, by Arne Astrup
  • Investigate the New Nordic Diet – from Food to Health

Summary of User Reviews

Discover the New Nordic Diet with Coursera's online course. Users have praised the course for its comprehensive and easy-to-follow approach. Many found the course very informative and inspiring, and enjoyed the practical tips and recipes provided.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Users appreciated the course's focus on sustainable and healthy food choices.

Pros from User Reviews

  • The course offers a good introduction to the New Nordic Diet and its principles.
  • The video lectures are well-produced and engaging.
  • The course features a variety of recipes and meal plans to try out.
  • The course provides valuable insights into food culture and sustainability.

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course content too basic and repetitive.
  • The course could benefit from more interactive elements and quizzes.
  • The course may not be suitable for experienced cooks or those looking for in-depth nutritional guidance.
  • The course requires a significant time commitment and may not be ideal for those with busy schedules.
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Approx. 7 hours to complete
Dr Arne Astrup, MD, DMSc.
University of Copenhagen
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