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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Topic 6 Added oils and fats
Module 1 Nutrients/Food content
Unit 3 From nutrients to food groups and dietary patterns: Evidence on the role of nutritional aspects on human health
Topic 6 Added oils and fats
Fats are often feared
HOWEVER! They are essential to bodily functions
Absorption of nutrients like vitamins A, D, E, and K which are fat-soluble vitamins.
We must differentiate between ”good” and “bad” fats
It is recommended to consume
5 servings of oils and fats per day
One serving of fat is
one tablespoon of butter or olive oil for example
A handful of nuts
1/3 of an avocado
“Good” Fats, What to choose?
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Added Oils and Fats
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/fats-and-cholesterol/types-of-fat/
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