Course: Introduction to Human Nutrition

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Course title Introduction to Human Nutrition
Course code KKZP/UNC
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study 2
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements unspecified
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Kadlec Jaromír, Dr. Ing.
Course content
1. The course gives complex view of human nutrition - nutrition history and psychosocial influences for human nutrition. 2.- 5. Meaning and characteristic of energy, macronutrients (proteins, fat, carbohydrates). 6. - 10. Meaning and characteristic of micronutrients (mineral substances, vitamins, bioflavanoids) and water in human nutrition. 11. - 12. Meaning of animal and plant foods in human nutrition. 13. Naturally toxic and secondary toxic stuffs in foods, contaminants, additives. Bacterial and fungi contamination of foods. 14. Tobacco products and drugs, sugar, sweets and and delicatessen. Thermic preparation and preservation of foods.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing)
  • Preparation for exam - 45 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 15 hours per semester
  • Preparation for classes - 24 hours per semester
  • Semestral paper - 10 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 56 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
This course offers to the graduates fundamental knowledge of human nutrition issue.
Students will obtain basic knowledge about nutrients in food, including antinutrients, meaning and food characteristics.
Prerequisites
Standard knowledge of chemistry, biology and physiology.

Assessment methods and criteria
Combined exam

Requirements on student: Participation at consultations. Successful passing a credit test, at least 50 points out of 100.
Recommended literature
  • Čermák, B., Velemínský, M., Müllerová, D., Kadlec, J., Šoch, M., Pánek, J. Výživa člověka. České Budějovice, ZF JU, 2002. ISBN 80-7040-576-7.
  • Mourek J. a kol. Mastné kyseliny OMEGA - 3. Praha: Triton, 2009. ISBN 978-80-7387-310-3.
  • Piťha J., Poledne R. Zdravá výživa pro každý den. Praha: Grada Publishing, 2009. ISBN 978-80-247-2488-1.
  • Sluková M. a kol. Výroba potravin a nutriční hodnota. Praha: VŠCHT, 2016. ISBN 978-80-7080-947-1.
  • Velíšek, J., Hajšlová, J. Chemie potravin I., II; 3. vyd.,. OSSIS Tábor, 2009. ISBN 978-80-86659-17-6.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology Study plan (Version): Agricultural Products´ Quality (2017) Category: Agriculture and forestry 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology Study plan (Version): Agribussines (2014) Category: Agriculture and forestry 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter