Food Science and Nutrition: From the Farm to You

On this course, you’ll learn how food science and nutrition helps us to understand and study the fascinating world of food.

You’ll explore the food supply chain and learn how food processing can make food healthier.

You’ll examine how new food technologies are revolutionising food production and how new products are developed.

You’ll also explore how nutritional needs vary in different countries and how policies on nutrition are developed.

Through case studies, you’ll understand the importance of micro and macronutrients and explore what happens to food whilst it’s in your body.

• The opportunities and challenges inherent in the modern food supply chain – from farm to fork.
• The importance of food processing and novel food processing techniques, such as 3D printing.
• How food molecules perform different important functions in your body.
• How new food products are developed and optimised to appeal to the target consumer base.
• The importance of nutrition and the impact of different public health initiatives from around the world.
• The health benefits of certain foods.
• The process of digestion and biochemical pathways of food in the body.