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.
Frontal lessons. 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.
To guarantee equal opportunities and in compliance with the actual regulation, students can ask for a personal interview in order to plan compensatory and / or dispensatory requests, based on the didactic objectives and specific needs.
It is also possible to contact the Department CInAP (Center for Active and Participated Integration - Services for Disabilities and / or SLD) referee
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
Notes provided during the lectures.
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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