HNE-11306 Nutrition and Health III: Knowledge of Foods

Course

Credits 6.00

Language of instruction:

Dutch

Contents:

The central theme is foods, viewed in a nutritional, compositional, microbiological sensorial,and healthy perspective.

Learning outcomes:

After successful completion of the course the students will have knowledge of and be able to:
- practice the basic characteristics of foods;
- practice nutritional value, labeling, legislation and sensory aspects on foods;
- practice the major quality aspects of foods and their ingredients;
- explain and evaluate all above mentioned aspects of foods by ranking foods in a food group in relation to health aspects;
- present the results by writing a report and giving an oral presentation.

Activities:

The course consists of lectures, practicals, e-learning and group work.

Examination:

Assessment will be based on written examination, a report, presentation and individual contribution to the working groups.

Literature:

A course reader will be available at the WUR shop/Forum.
Nederlandse Voedingsmiddelen tabel. 42e druk. 2008. Voedingscentrum Den Haag. Available at the WUR Shop. Additional literature and documentation will be provided through the Blackboard learning environment.