HYGIENE AND NUTRITION

Learning Objectives

• DIETOLOGIA E DIETA MEDITERRANEA

  The course aims to provide the essential knowledge to define the principles characterizing the qualitative aspects of the Mediterranean diet, including its inclusion in the geographical context and application in other areas and cultures. Both key foods and compounds proven to have beneficial health effects as well as aspects related to environmental sustainability will be described.

Course Structure

• DIETOLOGIA E DIETA MEDITERRANEA

  Frontal lessons or on line should the conditions require it. Should teaching be carried out in mixed mode or remotely, it may be necessary to introduce changes with respect to previous statements, in line with the programme planned and outlined in the syllabus.

Detailed Course Content

• DIETOLOGIA E DIETA MEDITERRANEA

  Definition of Mediterranean diet, characteristics and variants (Mediterranean diet in the world)

  Effects of the Mediterranean diet on human health

  Foods characterizing the Mediterranean diet: fruit and vegetables

  Foods characterizing the Mediterranean diet: legumes

  Foods characterizing the Mediterranean diet: cereals

  Foods characterizing the Mediterranean diet: meat (beef, pork, sheep) and fishery products

  Foods characterizing the Mediterranean diet: milk and derivatives

  Foods characterizing the Mediterranean diet: nuts

  Foods characterizing the Mediterranean diet: olive oil

  Foods characterizing the Mediterranean diet: alcohol

  Components of the Mediterranean diet: fatty acids

  Components of the Mediterranean diet: fiber

  Components of the Mediterranean diet: antioxidant vitamins and polyphenols

  Mediterranean diet and environmental sustainability

Textbook Information

• DIETOLOGIA E DIETA MEDITERRANEA

  Slides and scientific documents provided during the lectures.