Course Description
This engaging and comprehensive course, "Alimentación saludable y sostenible" (Healthy and Sustainable Eating), offers an invaluable opportunity to explore the world of nutrition and sustainable food practices. Designed for individuals looking to improve their health and contribute to environmental sustainability, this course provides essential guidelines on nutrition and eating habits that can help mitigate the risk of diet-related chronic diseases.
What students will learn
- Identify characteristics and practices of healthy and sustainable eating
- Recognize the effects of inadequate nutrition on individual health
- Describe actions to promote healthy eating habits
- Identify good food handling practices at home
- Optimize food waste management and usage in the household
Pre-requisites
No specific prerequisites are required for this course. It is designed as an introductory level program, making it accessible to anyone interested in learning about healthy and sustainable eating practices.
Course Content
- Introduction to healthy and sustainable eating concepts
- Definition and characteristics of sustainable foods
- The role of diet in promoting health and preventing chronic diseases
- Insights into specific foods and dietary trends
- Understanding packaged foods and interpreting food labels
- Consuming healthy and sustainable foods outside the home
- Food selection: natural, packaged, and functional foods
- Good food handling practices
- Food storage and preservation techniques
- Cooking methods for healthy and sustainable meals
- Management of food loss and waste
Who this course is for
This course is ideal for anyone interested in improving their eating habits, promoting personal health, and contributing to environmental sustainability. It's perfect for:
- Health-conscious individuals
- Those looking to prevent diet-related chronic diseases
- People interested in sustainable living
- Home cooks wanting to improve their food preparation skills
- Anyone curious about the connection between diet, health, and the environment
Real-world Applications
The knowledge and skills gained from this course can be immediately applied to daily life. Learners will be able to:
- Make informed decisions about food choices in stores and restaurants
- Implement sustainable and healthy cooking practices at home
- Reduce food waste and improve food storage methods
- Interpret food labels more effectively
- Contribute to personal and environmental health through dietary choices
- Share knowledge with family and friends to promote wider adoption of healthy and sustainable eating habits
Syllabus
Module 0: Introduction and Welcome
Module 1. Healthy and Sustainable Eating
- Conceptualization: definition of healthy and sustainable eating
- Definition and characteristics of sustainable foods
- Role of diet in promoting health and preventing chronic non-communicable diseases
- What you should know about some foods and dietary trends
- Packaged foods and label interpretation
- Consumption of healthy and sustainable foods outside the home
- Module evaluation
Module 2. Healthy and Sustainable Cooking at "Home"
- Food selection: natural, packaged, and functional
- Good food handling practices
- Food storage and preservation
- Cooking methods
- Management of food loss and waste
- Module evaluation
This course offers a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, empowering you to make positive changes in your eating habits and contribute to a more sustainable future. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your relationship with food and make a lasting impact on your health and the environment!
