CODE 66444 ACADEMIC YEAR 2025/2026 CREDITS 1 cfu anno 1 DIETISTICA 9288 (L/SNT3) - GENOVA SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR MED/49 LANGUAGE Italian TEACHING LOCATION GENOVA SEMESTER 2° Semester MODULES Questo insegnamento è un modulo di: LEGISLATURE AND FOOD CHEMISTRY TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB AIMS AND CONTENT AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES The main objectives of this course: - to know foods in terms of their composition and nutritional properties - to identify the different categories of foods and how they should be included in a balanced diet - to have a basic knowledge of production technologies and labeling of some categories of food - know how the different nutrients are distributed in foods and be able to read and interpret the food composition tables TEACHING METHODS The course is divided into 10 hours and the course will be held in frontal or distance teaching based on the epidemiological trend of the pandemic and the specific needs of the student Any Student with documented Specific Learning Disorders (SLD), or with any special needs, shall reach out to the Lecturer(s) and to the dedicated SLD Representative in the Department before class begins, in order to liase and arrange the specific teaching methods and ensure proper achievement of the learning aims and outcomes. SYLLABUS/CONTENT The course is divided into 10 hours, in which the following macro-topics are addressed: - solid fats of animal and vegetable origin - wine, beer and other alcoholic beverages - fruit juices and soft drinks and nervine - sugar, honey, natural and artificial sweeteners - confectionery, chocolate, baked goods, ice cream - aromatic herbs, spices, sauces - dried fruits and nuts - analysis of food composition tables in relation to the single nutrient RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY Didactic material provided by the teacher CREA guidelines 2018 LARN 2014 LARN food composition tables LESSONS LESSONS START March 2023 Class schedule The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION Written test. In case of need and based on the epidemiological trend of the academy, the test will be performed in "remote" mode. ASSESSMENT METHODS The exam aims to ascertain the actual acquisition by the student of the expected learning outcomes. To pass the exam, the student must obtain a grade of not less than 18/30, demonstrating the achievement of the educational objectives and the acquisition of adapting technical-scientific language properties on the subject.
