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Utrecht University

Unravelling solutions for Future Food problems

Our society depends on the availability of food and accessibility to it. According to the United Nations nearly 800 million people are hungry and on the other hand, over 650 million people are obese. While many people in developing countries experience food shortage, in industrialized countries people are throwing food away. These facts show how paradoxical and complex the world’s food problem is. ln this course, more than 10 food researchers from Utrecht University will address the main issues of food consumption. They will handle two interrelated themes; Food shortage and Healthy choices. You will learn to identify the key ingredients of the world’s food challenges and to think about the solutions for enabling changes in the current food system. We will also look at the possible sustainable solutions for several accut issues: the demands of the growing human population, the role of nutrition, and the need to understand food choices in order to have healthier diet and consider the possibilities of alternative foods. We invite you to join us on an interdisciplinary journey through the world food problems. You will gain new knowledge and insights that will help you form your own opinion on these subjects and make better choices in your food consumption. We hope you will enjoy the course! The Future Food Team

Status: Biotechnology
Status: Behavioral Economics
BeginnerCourse18 hours

Featured reviews

KJ

5.0Reviewed Dec 28, 2018

Very helpful for those interested in practicing farming as a profession. This course has really motivated me to invest in farming as a business.

HG

5.0Reviewed Feb 20, 2021

One of the best course to study about food wastage and solutions.

EJ

5.0Reviewed Sep 15, 2025

Excellent course, this course helps to gain knowledge

SA

5.0Reviewed Jun 26, 2019

Exceptional everybody. Fantastic course but more than anything absolutely inspirational. This course helped me find my direction for future studies. I truly am very grateful.

JR

5.0Reviewed Nov 14, 2020

El curso es muy completo y nos brinda una visión muy amplia del impacto que tiene producir, comercializar y consumir alimentos.

TA

5.0Reviewed Oct 29, 2018

problem solving course. related to 2nd program of united nation (zero hunger)

AH

5.0Reviewed Sep 22, 2023

I have learned a lot in this single course. highly recommended

K

5.0Reviewed Jun 2, 2023

I really enjoyed it and found lots of interesting and new information.

PS

5.0Reviewed Oct 13, 2020

It is a great opportunity for all students who are studying food technology to develop a perspective about global food scenario. The assignments and the study material were amazing.

MN

5.0Reviewed Dec 24, 2025

This course clearly presents innovative solution to future food challenges and raises awareness about sustainable food systems.

CG

5.0Reviewed Nov 24, 2020

This was an excellent course, I would recommend it.

M

5.0Reviewed Oct 5, 2019

Very helpful for those interested in practicing farming as a profession. This course has really motivated me to invest in farming as a business.

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