NutritionLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

After completion of this course the student understands the importance of different nutrients in a person’s system and knows, what nutrients are in different foodstuffs. The student understands, how different food processing methods affect on the nutrient contents of food. The student knows weaknesses and strengths of his/her diet.
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After completion of this course the student can use nutrient calculation program Nutrica to find out knowledge on nutrients in foods and to give diet recommendations.

Content

The role of different nutrients in a person’s system. The nutrients are hydrocarbons especially dietary fiber, fats especially the quality of fats and cholesterol, proteins, vitamins and minerals. Digestion and absorption. Energy intake and expenditure. The amount of nutrients in different foodstuffs. The effect of food processing on nutrients. A healthy person’s health promoting diet compared to average Finnish diet.
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Deeper understanding of the core course contents mentioned above
and application of these to more different situations.

Qualifications

Food Chemistry