Course code

KUT6140.LT

old course code

Course title in Estonian

Toitumistavad ja nüüdisaeg

Course title in English

Food Habits Today

ECTS credits

4.0

Assessment form

Examination

lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

lecturer of 2024/2025 Spring semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

Course aims

To give overview about factors that influence contemporary eating habits. To analyze nutrition trends and novel foods. To explore different food cultures and customs to form the independent working skills.

Brief description of the course

Social and psychological factors affecting eating habits. Food from ancient times to the present day, Food in different cultures. Development of food technology. Novel food. Genetically modified food. Functional food. Fast food: general overview, nutritional facts. Ready made food. The general overview of different food cultures: eating habits, traditional food and food preparation. Future patterns of food choice.

Learning outcomes in the course

Upon completing the course the student:
- knows factors that influence eating habits;
- knows novel foodstuffs and how to use them in food preparation;
- analyses the role of food technology development;
- understands the food cultures around the world.

Teacher

lektor Kristi Koppel, MA

Study programmes containing that course

Integrated Craft and Home Economics Technologies (KUIKB/00.LT)
Integrated Craft and Home Economics Technologies (KUIKB/19.LT)
Integrated Craft and Home Economics Technologies (KUIKB/18.LT)
Integrated Craft and Home Economics Technologies (KUIKB/17.LT)
Integrated Craft and Home Economics Technologies (KUIKB/16.LT)