Learning objectives
The students becomes aware of the methods used to evaluate the nutritional quality of foods and knows how to make responsible choices in order to maintain health in the context of the daily diet.
Prerequisites
Basics of human nutrition and food chemistry.
Course unit content
Food groups
Evaluation of nutritional quality
Full programme
Food groups
Nutritiional evaluation of foods
Glycemic Index
Protein quality
Atherogenic indexes
Energy density
Dietary scores
Nutritional profiles
Effects of food processing on nutritional quality.
Bibliography
Alimentazione e Nutrizione Umana - Il pensiero scientifico editore
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam
Other information
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