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Food and NutritionLaajuus (7 cr)

Code: CA00DA69

Objective

Upon completion of the course, student
- Will be able to name and write elements and compounds, their chemical formulas and basic reaction equations in food chain.
- Is familiar with importance of chemical safetyness of raw material.
- Can interpret and to apply chemical theory of food chain chemistry in practice and in professional context.
- Has basic knowledge of digestion.
- Tells importance of nutrition recommendations for food services and public health.
- Can define Finn’s food use.
- Know how to calculate and analyze different meals’ nutritional value in Fineli.
- Can evaluate foods and meals based on their nutritional content.
- Will be able to familiarize and use professional literature.
- Solve applied problems.

Content

Circulation of nutrients in food chain
Main nutrients (proteins, carbonhydrates, fats) chemical composition, formula and behaviour in food chain
Chemistry of the most significant minerals and micronutrients in food chain
The basic concepts of water chemistry
pH, acidity and basicity , significance in food chain
Anatomy of digestion_ basics
Nutrition recommendations
Food use and nutrient intake in Finland
Fineli – nutrient calculation
Food and diet as a source of nutrients
Applied problems: chemistry in kitchen

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows and understands to a basic concepts and methods of chemistry in food chain , and is able to apply them to usual problems.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of chemistry in food chain, and is able to apply them to different types of problems. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of chemistry in food chain, and is able to apply them to a variety of different problems. The student has demonstrated creativity and innovation, and is able to find new meanings when applying what they have learned.

Materials

Parkkinen, K., & Rautavirta, K. (2020). Utelias kokki: Elintarviketietoa ja -kemiaa ruoanvalmistajalle. Restamark.

Enrollment

11.11.2024 - 19.02.2025

Timing

07.01.2025 - 11.05.2025

Credits

7 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Food and Hospitality
Teachers
  • Sari Rimpelä
  • Leena Arjanne
Scheduling groups
  • Avoin AMK (Ei koske tutkinto-opiskelijaa) (Size: 100. Open UAS: 100.)
  • Ristiinopiskelu (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
  • MRESTO25
    Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Part-time studies
Education groups
  • Open UAS (Doesn't apply to degree student)
  • Cross Studies

Objective

Upon completion of the course, student
- Will be able to name and write elements and compounds, their chemical formulas and basic reaction equations in food chain.
- Is familiar with importance of chemical safetyness of raw material.
- Can interpret and to apply chemical theory of food chain chemistry in practice and in professional context.
- Has basic knowledge of digestion.
- Tells importance of nutrition recommendations for food services and public health.
- Can define Finn’s food use.
- Know how to calculate and analyze different meals’ nutritional value in Fineli.
- Can evaluate foods and meals based on their nutritional content.
- Will be able to familiarize and use professional literature.
- Solve applied problems.

Content

Circulation of nutrients in food chain
Main nutrients (proteins, carbonhydrates, fats) chemical composition, formula and behaviour in food chain
Chemistry of the most significant minerals and micronutrients in food chain
The basic concepts of water chemistry
pH, acidity and basicity , significance in food chain
Anatomy of digestion_ basics
Nutrition recommendations
Food use and nutrient intake in Finland
Fineli – nutrient calculation
Food and diet as a source of nutrients
Applied problems: chemistry in kitchen

Materials

Parkkinen, K., & Rautavirta, K. (2020). Utelias kokki: Elintarviketietoa ja -kemiaa ruoanvalmistajalle. Restamark.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows and understands to a basic concepts and methods of chemistry in food chain , and is able to apply them to usual problems.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of chemistry in food chain, and is able to apply them to different types of problems. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of chemistry in food chain, and is able to apply them to a variety of different problems. The student has demonstrated creativity and innovation, and is able to find new meanings when applying what they have learned.

Enrollment

22.04.2024 - 04.09.2024

Timing

26.08.2024 - 18.12.2024

Credits

7 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Hospitality Management
Teachers
  • Sari Rimpelä
  • Leena Arjanne
Student groups
  • RESTO24
    Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Full-time studies

Objective

Upon completion of the course, student
- Will be able to name and write elements and compounds, their chemical formulas and basic reaction equations in food chain.
- Is familiar with importance of chemical safetyness of raw material.
- Can interpret and to apply chemical theory of food chain chemistry in practice and in professional context.
- Has basic knowledge of digestion.
- Tells importance of nutrition recommendations for food services and public health.
- Can define Finn’s food use.
- Know how to calculate and analyze different meals’ nutritional value in Fineli.
- Can evaluate foods and meals based on their nutritional content.
- Will be able to familiarize and use professional literature.
- Solve applied problems.

Content

Circulation of nutrients in food chain
Main nutrients (proteins, carbonhydrates, fats) chemical composition, formula and behaviour in food chain
Chemistry of the most significant minerals and micronutrients in food chain
The basic concepts of water chemistry
pH, acidity and basicity , significance in food chain
Anatomy of digestion_ basics
Nutrition recommendations
Food use and nutrient intake in Finland
Fineli – nutrient calculation
Food and diet as a source of nutrients
Applied problems: chemistry in kitchen

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows and understands to a basic concepts and methods of chemistry in food chain , and is able to apply them to usual problems.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of chemistry in food chain, and is able to apply them to different types of problems. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of chemistry in food chain, and is able to apply them to a variety of different problems. The student has demonstrated creativity and innovation, and is able to find new meanings when applying what they have learned.

Enrollment

13.11.2023 - 17.01.2024

Timing

25.01.2024 - 19.05.2024

Credits

7 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

7 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Food and Hospitality
Teachers
  • Leena Arjanne
  • Matti Leppälehto
Student groups
  • MRESTO24
    Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Part-time studies

Objective

Upon completion of the course, student
- Will be able to name and write elements and compounds, their chemical formulas and basic reaction equations in food chain.
- Is familiar with importance of chemical safetyness of raw material.
- Can interpret and to apply chemical theory of food chain chemistry in practice and in professional context.
- Has basic knowledge of digestion.
- Tells importance of nutrition recommendations for food services and public health.
- Can define Finn’s food use.
- Know how to calculate and analyze different meals’ nutritional value in Fineli.
- Can evaluate foods and meals based on their nutritional content.
- Will be able to familiarize and use professional literature.
- Solve applied problems.

Content

Circulation of nutrients in food chain
Main nutrients (proteins, carbonhydrates, fats) chemical composition, formula and behaviour in food chain
Chemistry of the most significant minerals and micronutrients in food chain
The basic concepts of water chemistry
pH, acidity and basicity , significance in food chain
Anatomy of digestion_ basics
Nutrition recommendations
Food use and nutrient intake in Finland
Fineli – nutrient calculation
Food and diet as a source of nutrients
Applied problems: chemistry in kitchen

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows and understands to a basic concepts and methods of chemistry in food chain , and is able to apply them to usual problems.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of chemistry in food chain, and is able to apply them to different types of problems. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of chemistry in food chain, and is able to apply them to a variety of different problems. The student has demonstrated creativity and innovation, and is able to find new meanings when applying what they have learned.

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 06.09.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 17.12.2023

Credits

7 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Food and Hospitality
Teachers
  • Carolin Kolmeder
  • Leena Arjanne
Scheduling groups
  • Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
  • RESTO23
    Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Full-time studies
Education groups
  • Small group 1
  • Small group 2

Objective

Upon completion of the course, student
- Will be able to name and write elements and compounds, their chemical formulas and basic reaction equations in food chain.
- Is familiar with importance of chemical safetyness of raw material.
- Can interpret and to apply chemical theory of food chain chemistry in practice and in professional context.
- Has basic knowledge of digestion.
- Tells importance of nutrition recommendations for food services and public health.
- Can define Finn’s food use.
- Know how to calculate and analyze different meals’ nutritional value in Fineli.
- Can evaluate foods and meals based on their nutritional content.
- Will be able to familiarize and use professional literature.
- Solve applied problems.

Content

Circulation of nutrients in food chain
Main nutrients (proteins, carbonhydrates, fats) chemical composition, formula and behaviour in food chain
Chemistry of the most significant minerals and micronutrients in food chain
The basic concepts of water chemistry
pH, acidity and basicity , significance in food chain
Anatomy of digestion_ basics
Nutrition recommendations
Food use and nutrient intake in Finland
Fineli – nutrient calculation
Food and diet as a source of nutrients
Applied problems: chemistry in kitchen

Teaching methods

Lectures, assignment tasks and practical exercises

Student workload

Total work of student 189 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows and understands to a basic concepts and methods of chemistry in food chain , and is able to apply them to usual problems.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of chemistry in food chain, and is able to apply them to different types of problems. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of chemistry in food chain, and is able to apply them to a variety of different problems. The student has demonstrated creativity and innovation, and is able to find new meanings when applying what they have learned.

Enrollment

14.11.2022 - 22.02.2023

Timing

16.01.2023 - 14.05.2023

Credits

7 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Food and Hospitality
Teachers
  • Carolin Kolmeder
  • Sarita Ventelä
Student groups
  • MRESTO23
    Degree Programme in Food and Hospitality, Part-time studies

Objective

Upon completion of the course, student
- Will be able to name and write elements and compounds, their chemical formulas and basic reaction equations in food chain.
- Is familiar with importance of chemical safetyness of raw material.
- Can interpret and to apply chemical theory of food chain chemistry in practice and in professional context.
- Has basic knowledge of digestion.
- Tells importance of nutrition recommendations for food services and public health.
- Can define Finn’s food use.
- Know how to calculate and analyze different meals’ nutritional value in Fineli.
- Can evaluate foods and meals based on their nutritional content.
- Will be able to familiarize and use professional literature.
- Solve applied problems.

Content

Circulation of nutrients in food chain
Main nutrients (proteins, carbonhydrates, fats) chemical composition, formula and behaviour in food chain
Chemistry of the most significant minerals and micronutrients in food chain
The basic concepts of water chemistry
pH, acidity and basicity , significance in food chain
Anatomy of digestion_ basics
Nutrition recommendations
Food use and nutrient intake in Finland
Fineli – nutrient calculation
Food and diet as a source of nutrients
Applied problems: chemistry in kitchen

Materials

Material shown by the teacher

Teaching methods

Lectures, assignment tasks and practical exercises

Student workload

Total work of student 189 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows and understands to a basic concepts and methods of chemistry in food chain , and is able to apply them to usual problems.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of chemistry in food chain, and is able to apply them to different types of problems. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of chemistry in food chain, and is able to apply them to a variety of different problems. The student has demonstrated creativity and innovation, and is able to find new meanings when applying what they have learned.

Enrollment

16.04.2022 - 07.09.2022

Timing

29.08.2022 - 31.01.2023

Credits

7 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Hospitality Management
Teachers
  • Leena Arjanne
  • Eliisa Ylinen
  • Niina Rantakari
Responsible person

Leena Arjanne

Student groups
  • RESTO22

Objective

Upon completion of the course, student
- Will be able to name and write elements and compounds, their chemical formulas and basic reaction equations in food chain.
- Is familiar with importance of chemical safetyness of raw material.
- Can interpret and to apply chemical theory of food chain chemistry in practice and in professional context.
- Has basic knowledge of digestion.
- Tells importance of nutrition recommendations for food services and public health.
- Can define Finn’s food use.
- Know how to calculate and analyze different meals’ nutritional value in Fineli.
- Can evaluate foods and meals based on their nutritional content.
- Will be able to familiarize and use professional literature.
- Solve applied problems.

Content

Circulation of nutrients in food chain
Main nutrients (proteins, carbonhydrates, fats) chemical composition, formula and behaviour in food chain
Chemistry of the most significant minerals and micronutrients in food chain
The basic concepts of water chemistry
pH, acidity and basicity , significance in food chain
Anatomy of digestion_ basics
Nutrition recommendations
Food use and nutrient intake in Finland
Fineli – nutrient calculation
Food and diet as a source of nutrients
Applied problems: chemistry in kitchen

Materials

Material shown by the teacher

Teaching methods

Lectures, assignment tasks and practical exercises

Student workload

Total work of student 189 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows and understands to a basic concepts and methods of chemistry in food chain , and is able to apply them to usual problems.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of chemistry in food chain, and is able to apply them to different types of problems. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of chemistry in food chain, and is able to apply them to a variety of different problems. The student has demonstrated creativity and innovation, and is able to find new meanings when applying what they have learned.