HNE-11306 Nutrition and Health III: Knowledge of Foods
Course
Credits 6.00
Teaching method | Contact hours |
Lectures | 22 |
Learning supported by IT | 12 |
Practical intensively supervised | 36 |
Project learning | 4 |
Tutorial | 11 |
Course coordinator(s) | KJ Borgonjen |
Lecturer(s) | dr. JHM de Vries |
KJ Borgonjen | |
dr. ir. M Mars | |
dr. mr. HJ Bremmers | |
dr. ir. MA Kabel | |
dr. ir. PCH Hollman | |
Examiner(s) | dr. ir. PCH Hollman |
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Contents:
The central theme is knowledge on foods, looking at different aspects with a focus on health, composition and sensory aspects.
Learning outcomes:
After successful completion of this course students are expected to be able to:
- interpret the results of a sensory test;
- examine the composition of foods based on own food analyses;
- examine the health aspects of these foods;
- phrase a conclusion about a food, based on sensory- and health aspects and based on the composition;
- report (on learning outcomes mentioned above) in a scientific report and a paper for the general public, applying the guidelines on reporting that have been discussed during the course.
Activities:
The course consists of:
- lectures;
- practical's;
- e-learning;
- group work.
Examination:
- written open and closed question exam (70%, mark at least 5.5);
- report by group (30%);
- individual presence and participation during course activities (practical work and working groups).
Literature:
A course reader will be available at the WUR shop/Forum
Books: Whitney E, Rolfes S. Understanding Nutrition 13th edition. ISBN-13: 978-1-133-58753-8.
Nederlandse Voedingsmiddelen tabel 2012. 45e druk. 2012. Voedingscentrum Den Haag.
Additional literature and documentation will be provided through the Blackboard learning environment.
Programme | Phase | Specialization | Period | ||
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Compulsory for: | BVG | Nutrition and Health | BSc | 6MO |