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Basics of Nutrition (2 cr)

Code: 8B00CX65-3007

General information


Enrollment
03.05.2024 - 30.10.2024
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
09.09.2024 - 10.12.2024
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 cr
Local portion
0 cr
Virtual portion
2 cr
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
0 - 200
Degree programmes
Bachelor of Engineering, Food Processing and Biotechnology
Teachers
Leena Arjanne
Scheduling groups
Avoin AMK (Ei koske tutkinto-opiskelijaa) (Size: 100 . Open UAS : 100.)
Ristiinopiskelu (Size: 0 . Open UAS : 0.)
Small groups
Open UAS (Doesn't apply to degree student)
Cross studies
Course
8B00CX65

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

Student will be able to define nutrition recommendations and Finn’s food use. (S)he can name and evaluate different food and diet’s health impacts. Student can evaluate foods and meals based on their nutritional content. He is able to calculate nutritional content.

Content

Key links between food and health
Nutrition recommendations
Food as a source of nutrients
Food use and nutrient intake in Finland

Materials

Valtion ravitsemusneuvottelukunta. (2018). Terveyttä ruoasta: Suomalaiset ravitsemussuositukset 2014 (5. korj. p.). https://www.ruokavirasto.fi/globalassets/teemat/terveytta-edistava-ruokavalio/kuluttaja-ja-ammattilaismateriaali/julkaisut/ravitsemussuositukset_2014_fi_web_versio_5.pdf (osoitetuin osin)

L. Valsta, N. Kaartinen, H. Tapanainen, S. Männistö, & K. Sääksjärvi (toim.), Ravitsemus Suomessa – FinRavinto 2017 -tutkimus; Nutrition in Finland – The national FinDiet 2017 survey (tiivistelmä s. 6 – 7, yhteenveto s. 147 – 8). (THL Raportti 12/2018). Terveyden ja hyvinvoinnin laitos. https://urn.fi/URN:ISBN:978-952-343-238-3 (osoitetuin osin)

Voutilainen, E., Mutanen, M. & Fogelholm, M. Ravitsemustaito. (2016). 1.-3. painos. (osoitetuin osin)

Muu opintojaksolla osoitettu oppimateriaali (luentodiat, julkaisut, artikkelit, podcastit)

Teaching methods

Lessons and assignments, exam

Employer connections

Ei harjoittelu- ja työelämäyhteistyötä

Exam schedules

Moodle-tentti. Uusinta sovitaan opettajan kanssa.

Completion alternatives

Osaamisen tunnustaminen vaatii aiemmin suoritetun korkeakoulutasoisen opinnon.

Student workload

Opiskelijan työtä noin 55 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students are able to give examples of food as a source of nutrients. (S)he can schematically take advantage of his/her nutrition knowledge when choosing ingredients for a variety of dishes. (S)he recognizes the nutritional and health characteristics of various diets. (S)he knows how to calculate the nutrient content. (S)he knows how to name the goals of the Finnish nutrition recommendations. (S)he can define Finn’s food use.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students are able to compare foods as a source of nutrients. Students are able to apply their nutrition knowledge when choosing ingredients for various dishes. (S)he can explain the nutritional and health characteristics of different diets. (S)he can calculate the nutritional content and interpret the results. (S)he knows how to identify the goals of Finnish nutrition recommendations and put them into practice.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students are able to compare and evaluate dishes as a source of nutrients. Students are able to apply and justify their nutrition knowledge when choosing ingredients for various dishes. He knows how to develop different diets, taking into account nutritional and health characteristics. They can calculate nutritional content, interpret results and draw conclusions. They are able to apply the goals of Finnish nutrition recommendations and put them into practice. (S)he deduces Finn’s food use and nutrition recommendations.

Further information

Non-stop verkko-opintojakso, jossa opetusmenetelminä ovat luentotallenteet, osoitettu kirjallisuus, verkkokeskustelutehtävät, oppimistehtäviä sekä Moodle-tentti

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