HNE-25306 Food Components and Health

Course

Credits 6.00

Teaching methodContact hours
Lectures36
Tutorial20
Self-study
Course coordinator(s)prof. dr. ir. AH Kersten
Lecturer(s)prof. dr. ir. AH Kersten
Examiner(s)prof. dr. ir. AH Kersten

Language of instruction:

English

Assumed knowledge on:

Basic knowledge on (Human) Nutrition

Contents:

This is a general nutrition course that addresses the relation between nutrition and human health, and is aimed at non-nutrition majors (food technology, molecular sciences, biology).
The course will address the following aspects:
- nutritional physiology: how are macronutrients absorbed, stored, and metabolized for energy?;
- nutrition and health: how do different types of fats, carbohydrates and proteins affect health? What is the specific role of vitamins and minerals? What happens when nutrients are taken in excess or in case of nutrient deficiency?;
- nutrition and lifecycle/lifestyle: what are the specific dietary needs of certain populations (infants, pregnant women, elderly, athletes)?

Learning outcomes:

- demonstrate a broad overview of the field of nutritional science;
- understand how macronutrients are absorbed, stored, and metabolized for energy;
- appreciate the importance of nutrition for human health;
- acquire a basic understanding about the mechanisms underlying the effect of nutrition on health and disease;
- be able to interpret nutritional information and translate this information to food technology.

Activities:

The course includes lectures, tutorials and time for self-study.

Examination:

Evaluation will be based on a written examination.

Literature:

Whitney E., Rolfes S. Understanding Nutrition. 12th edition. ISBN 13: 978-538-73476-9.

ProgrammePhaseSpecializationPeriod
Compulsory for: BBIBiologyBScC: Human and Animal Health Biology2MO
MFTFood TechnologyMScE: Dairy Science and Technology2MO
Restricted Optional for: MFTFood TechnologyMScF: European Master in Food Studies2MO
MFTFood TechnologyMScB: Food Innovation and Management2MO
MFTFood TechnologyMScD: Ingredient Functionality2MO
MMLMolecular Life SciencesMScA: Biomedical Research2MO
MinorPeriod
Compulsory for: WUFHDBSc Minor Food, Intestinal Homeostasis and Disease2MO
WUNHEBSc Minor Nutrition and Health2MO