n.BA.LM.NuIn.22HS (Nutrition Insights) 
Module: Nutrition Insights
This information was generated on: 07 May 2024
No.
n.BA.LM.NuIn.22HS
Title
Nutrition Insights
Credits
2

Description

Version: 1.0 start 01 August 2022

 

Study Programme Food Technology
Regulations Applicable RPO, 29 January 2008, School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Academic Regulations, 15 Dec. 2009, Annex for the Bachelor of Food Technology degree programme
Module Type  
  Compulsory Module  X Elective Module    Optional Module
Planned Semester 5th Semester
Module Coordinator Janice Marie Sych
Telephone / E-Mail +41 (0)58 934 59 90 / janice.sych@zhaw.ch
Lecturer(s),
Speaker(s),
Associate(s)		 Invited guests
Entrance Requirements -
Learning Outcomes and Competencies Professional competences:
The students are able to …
  • summarize different types of nutritional information and identify the most relevant points.
  • critically assess food products and menus, qualitatively and quantitatively.
  • identify and explore gaps between nutritional recommendations and nutrition sustainability goals.
  • propose solutions and concrete steps towards healthier food products, and a healthy and sustainable diet.
 
Interdisciplinary competences:
The students will also develop and improve …
  • critical thinking.
  • teamwork skills.
  • self confidence in English communication.
Module Content
  • Principles, nutritional recommendations, and special requirements for the following life stages: pregnancy, infancy, children/teenagers, and the aging population
  • Population consumption data in Switzerland and in neighbouring countries (food groups to dietary patterns)
  • Health-promoting trends in diet, lifestyle and physical activity (regular sports), and new expectations of food overall
  • Advantages and limitations of current dietary trends (plant-based, weight-loss / maintenance and dieting for other purposes)
Follow-up Modules -
Methods of Instruction  Lectures and seminar-style (guided group work)
Digital Resources
  • Moodle
  • MS Teams
  • Scientific publications, industry and other reports
  • Weblinks to online nutrition resources
  • Videos
Lesson Structure / Workload  
 Contact Hours 14
 Guided Self-Study 36
 Independent Self-Study 10
 Total Workload 60
Classroom Attendance Mandatory attendance for all lectures and seminar activities
Assessment Erfahrungsnote (100%): Group presentation including a fact summary sheet and an exam
Language of Instruction  English
Comments -

 

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Course: Nutrition Insights
No.
n.BA.LM.NuIn.22HS.V
Title
Nutrition Insights

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