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Food Science and Nutrition: From the Farm to You

Get a fascinating insight into food science as you follow food’s journey from the farm to what happens inside our bodies with the University of Leeds’ online course.

Duration

2 weeks

Weekly study

2 hours

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Discover the science of food and understand the value of nutrition in our diets

On this course, you’ll learn how food science and nutrition helps us to understand and study the fascinating world of food.

You’ll explore the food supply chain and learn how food processing can make food healthier.

You’ll examine how new food technologies are revolutionising food production and how new products are developed.

You’ll also explore how nutritional needs vary in different countries and how policies on nutrition are developed.

Through case studies, you’ll understand the importance of micro and macronutrients and explore what happens to food whilst it’s in your body.

Week 1
From farm to supermarket
- Welcome
  Before you start, take some time to introduce yourself and share your reasons for studying this course.
- Where does your food come from?
  Debate the importance of food processing and explore the four key food molecules.
- 3D printing: A food revolution?
  Investigate the 3D printing of food and discover how to develop a complex 3D design.
- New Product Development
  Explore how new food products are developed and have a go at designing your own food product.
- Summary
  To close this week, you can explore options for taking your studies further with the University of Leeds. You will also learn about the topics covered next week.
Week 2
Food and you
- About Week 2
  To begin the week, you will focus on food choice and explore how government policy on nutrition is developed. You will then study micronutrients in detail and observe how different molecules are absorbed by the body.
- Eating with awareness
  Explore some of the reasons why people choose to eat certain foods, debate what a ‘good’ or ‘bad’ food is, and investigate health initiatives from around the world.
- Maintaining your health with micronutrients
  Explore micronutrients in more depth, discover how polyphenol interacts with the body, and investigate how food interacts with the body.
- Summary
  Test your understanding, and consider some possible next steps in your learning.