HNE-25306 Food Components and Health
Course
Credits 6.00
Teaching method | Contact hours |
Lectures | 40 |
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:
Written test with multiple choice and open questions.
Literature:
Whitney E., Rolfes S. (2013). Understanding Nutrition. 13th ed. Wadsworth. 928 p. ISBN 1133587534; ISBN 9781133587538.
Programme | Phase | Specialization | Period | ||
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Compulsory for: | MFT | Food Technology | MSc | E: Dairy Science and Technology | 2MO |
Restricted Optional for: | MFT | Food Technology | MSc | F: European Master in Food Studies | 2MO |
MML | Molecular Life Sciences | MSc | A: Biomedical Research | 2MO |
Minor | Period | ||
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Compulsory for: | WUFHD | BSc Minor Food, Intestinal Homeostasis and Disease | 2MO |
WUNHE | BSc Minor Nutrition and Health | 2MO |