HYGIENE AND NUTRITION

Academic Year 2020/2021 - 2° Year
Teaching Staff Credit Value: 12
Course Language: Italian
Taught classes: 56 hours
Exercise: 56 hours
Term / Semester:

Learning Objectives

  • DIETOLOGIA E DIETA MEDITERRANEA

    The course aims to provide the essential knowledge to define the principles characterizing the qualitative aspects of the Mediterranean diet, including its inclusion in the geographical context and application in other areas and cultures. Both key foods and compounds proven to have beneficial health effects as well as aspects related to environmental sustainability will be described.


Course Structure

  • DIETOLOGIA E DIETA MEDITERRANEA

    Frontal lessons or on line should the conditions require it. Should teaching be carried out in mixed mode or remotely, it may be necessary to introduce changes with respect to previous statements, in line with the programme planned and outlined in the syllabus.


Detailed Course Content

  • DIETOLOGIA E DIETA MEDITERRANEA

    Definition of Mediterranean diet, characteristics and variants (Mediterranean diet in the world)

    Effects of the Mediterranean diet on human health

    Foods characterizing the Mediterranean diet: fruit and vegetables

    Foods characterizing the Mediterranean diet: legumes

    Foods characterizing the Mediterranean diet: cereals

    Foods characterizing the Mediterranean diet: meat (beef, pork, sheep) and fishery products

    Foods characterizing the Mediterranean diet: milk and derivatives

    Foods characterizing the Mediterranean diet: nuts

    Foods characterizing the Mediterranean diet: olive oil

    Foods characterizing the Mediterranean diet: alcohol

    Components of the Mediterranean diet: fatty acids

    Components of the Mediterranean diet: fiber

    Components of the Mediterranean diet: antioxidant vitamins and polyphenols

    Mediterranean diet and environmental sustainability


Textbook Information

  • DIETOLOGIA E DIETA MEDITERRANEA

    Slides and scientific documents provided during the lectures.