• Level of study

    BAC +2

  • ECTS

    3 credits

  • Component

    Faculty of Science

Description

In a context where nutrition has become the center of interest of an increasingly large public, the objective of this EU is the establishment of benchmarks for food consumption with a scientific approach.

This course will introduce the basics of food and nutrition through the description of nutrients (proteins, carbohydrates, fats, fibers, vitamins and minerals), nutritional requirements and the different food groups. Some food processes and technologies will also be discussed. 

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Objectives

Knowledge:

- know the different macro and micronutrients and their nutritional value

- know the different food groups and their nutritional value

- to know food manufacturing processes

- know the basics of how to propose a balanced diet

Know-how :

- be able to define the nutritional value of any food

- know how to apply biological knowledge to the particular case of nutrition

Know how to be :

- develop a critical and scientific mindset towards nutrition

- be able to let go of food prejudices

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Necessary pre-requisites

basic knowledge of human physiology and biochemistry

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