Food is complicated. We are bombarded with information about the fat and sugar content of food, its vitamins and minerals and the claimed benefits of new products.
DurationFood is complicated. We are bombarded with information about the fat and sugar content of food, its vitamins and minerals and the claimed benefits of new products.
Course overview
What does it all mean? You will be provided with an overview of complex interaction between food and health and introduces key aspects of food science and nutrition.
Course details
What you study
Indicative content
Diet & Nutrition:
Essential components of a healthy diet
Sources of dietary components
Energy needs
Consequences of an inadequate diet
Evaluating diet
Food Science & Components:
Food Composition
Fats
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Minor components (minerals, vitamins etc.)
Sensory Evaluation
Food Safety:
Food Microbiology/ Food poisoning
Infectious disease control
Chemical contamination of food
Food spoilage
Preservation
Pest control
Food Safety Management
Public Health & Health Promotion:
Strategies and methodologies to protect and improve health.
Key methods used in the gathering of and analysing public health data.
Analyse topical influencing factors upon the health of individuals and communities.
How you are assessed
In-course assessment
Entry requirements
International applicants must have an IELTS overall score of 5.5 or higher.
Mission
Teesside University generates and applies knowledge that contributes to the economic, social and cultural success of students, partners and the communities we serve. Through education enriched by research, innovation, and engagement with business and the professions, we transform lives and economies.
The University
Teesside University is founded on a rich heritage, which has influenced its development into the dynamic, energetic and innovative institution it is today. Discover more about our University and the communities we serve, plus information about our achievements, our latest news and a schedule of forthcoming events.
Worldwide Teesside
We are an international community
Our students, graduates and staff are internationally connected in work and community.
Here at Teesside we want to ensure all our students, graduates and staff have the skills and ability to work and live in a global environment.
We prepare our students for work in a global workforce whether they:
work abroad as part of their career
work for an international company
have international clients
work in an ethnically diverse community.
Welcoming many cultures
The University is internationally connected. We recruit students and staff from many places and backgrounds. We deliver courses all over the world and our students study abroad on exchanges.
Learn with many cultures
As well as a community of over 1,800 students from overseas, there are a number of ways to learn with many cultures.
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