Food Practices from Past till Today
Course code
KUT6145.LT
old course code
Course title in Estonian
Toitumistavad ja nüüdisaeg
Course title in English
Food Practices from Past till Today
ECTS credits
3.0
Assessment form
Examination
lecturer of 2023/2024 Spring semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Course aims
To give an overview about factors that influence contemporary eating habits. To analyze food and nutrition trends and novel foods. To explore different aspects related to consumption of food.
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. Special diets. 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;
- is able to draw up a special menu;
- is able to assess the risks associated with diet.
- knows factors that influence eating habits;
- knows novel foodstuffs and how to use them;
- is able to draw up a special menu;
- is able to assess the risks associated with diet.
Teacher
Kristi Koppel, MA
Additional information
To read literature and to prepare for seminars/practicums with different themes, creating and analysing menus of special diets.
Written examination
Written examination
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