Module 1 Nutrients/Food content
Unit 1 Introduction to macronutrients
6 Topics
Topic 1 Introduction
Topic 2 Macronutrients
Topic 3 Carbohydrates and Dietary Fibers
Topic 4 Proteins
Topic 5 Lipids
Topic 6 Water
Unit 2 Introduction to micronutrients
6 Topics
Topic 1 Introduction
Topic 2 Water-soluble vitamins
Topic 3 Fat-soluble vitamins
Topic 4 Minerals
Topic 5 Trace elements
Topic 6 Other helpful substances
Unit 3 From nutrients to food groups and dietary patterns: Evidence on the role of nutritional aspects on human health
9 Topics
Topic 1 Introduction
Topic 2 Fruits, vegetables, and legumes
Topic 3 Cereals
Topic 4 Dairy products
Topic 5 Meat, fish, and seafood
Topic 6 Added oils and fats
Topic 7 Fluids and alcohol
Topic 8 Salt and sugars
Topic 9 Plant-based diets
Unit 4 Healthy nutrition in practice: recipes and tips for healthier diet and plant-based alternatives
5 Topics
Topic 1 Recipes high in fiber and low in sugar
Topic 2 Recipes with high-quality fat
Topic 3 Recipes with low added salt
Topic 4 The sustainable future movement
Topic 5 Plant-based recipes: Vegetarian alternatives rich in high-quality protein
Activities
1 Quiz
Activities M1
Further readings
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Further readings
Alcoholic drinks:
https://adf.org.au/insights/what-is-a-standard-drink/
Vegetarian/vegan diet:
https://www.bda.uk.com/resource/vegetarian-vegan-plant-based-diet.html
Coffee and caffeine:
https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/nutrition/ask-the-expert/how-much-caffeine
Further reading (health conditions)
World Health Organisation
https://www.who.int/
Centres for Disease Control and Prevention:
https://www.cdc.gov/
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control:
https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en
American Heart Association:
https://www.heart.org/
NHS health A to Z:
https://www.nhs.uk/
International diabetes federation (About Diabetes):
https://idf.org/aboutdiabetes/what-is-diabetes.html
Further reading (nutrition)
The Eatwell Guide (UK):
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/food-guidelines-and-food-labels/the-eatwell-guide/
The Nordic Nutrition Recommendations:
https://norden.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:704251/FULLTEXT01.pdf
The Nutrition source:
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/
Italian dietary guidelines:
https://www.crea.gov.it/web/alimenti-e-nutrizione/-/linee-guida-per-una-sana-alimentazione-2018
Greek dietary guidelines:
http://www.diatrofikoiodigoi.gr/default.aspx?page=home
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