Nutrition and HealthLaajuus (8 cr)
Course unit code: T560-5
General information
- Credits
- 8 cr
Content
Type of course
Optional
Level of course
Professional studies
Objective of course
Students understand the matters that affect food behaviour and know the many meanings of food. They familiarise themselves with alternative diets and are capable of assessing their nutritional quality. Students know the foreign substances and food additives of foodstuffs and can evaluate and proportion the nutritional risks.
Course contents
- Selection criteria of food
- Vegetarian diets and other alternative diets
- Food safety
Teaching methods
- Lectures
- Exercises
- Excursions
Assessment methods
- Exercises
- Examination
Prerequisites
-
Required / Recommended reading
Will be agreed at the beginning of the course
Name of lecturer(s)
Jaana Sahlsten
Year of study
3
Semester
autumn or spring
Language of instruction
Finnish