FDS102 introduces core principles in food and nutritional sciences. Students are introduced to the major nutrients and non-nutrients in common foods and their contribution to health and well-being through the lifespan. Principles of food safety, food preservation and processing are illustrated through consideration of major food product groups. The characteristics of the modern food system are explored, including the impacts of food availability and affordability on food security and the role and development of food and nutrition policies, standards and regulations.
HD/FL
One session
School of Biomedical Sciences
FDS101
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