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

Module 1 Nutrients/Food content 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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