Module 1: Human Nutrition Needs

What does “nutrition” mean? Learn about the nutrients that people need, the food sources of nutrients, and the social challenges of how we eat and talk about eating.

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Learning Outcomes

By the end of this module you will be able to:

  • Understand the nutrients needed to support life and health
  • Explore the principles of human nutrition
  • Describe the importance of food groups for meal planning
  • Explain why there are no “good foods” or “bad foods”

What does “nutrition” mean? How can meals be planned easily and with less pressure? Each person needs the same essential nutrients, but the amount needed varies depending on many factors. Learn about the nutrients that people need, the food sources of nutrients from all different food groups, the non-nutrient content of foods, and the social challenges of how we eat and talk about eating.

What is nutrition, and what are nutrients? 

Presentation by Dr Amelia Finaret, Honorary Lecturer and Food Facts: From Farm to Fork course organiser

Presentation on 'What is nutrition, and what are nutrients?' by Amelia Finaret

Food groups

Presentation by Dr Amelia Finaret

Presentation on 'Food groups' by Amelia Finaret

Food groups (2.11 MB / PDF)

Meal planning

Presentation by Dr Amelia Finaret

Presentation on 'Meal planning' by Amelia Finaret

Meal planning (1.35 MB / PDF)

Carbohydrates

Presentation by Dr Amelia Finaret

Presentation on 'Carbohydrates' by Amelia Finaret

Carbohydrates (1.75 MB / PDF)

Fats

Presentation by Dr Amelia Finaret

Presentation on 'Fats' by Amelia Finaret

Fats (543.48 KB / PDF)

"Good" foods and "bad" foods

Presentation by Dr Amelia Finaret

Presentation on '"Good" foods and "bad" foods' by Amelia Finaret

Good foods and bad foods (677.35 KB / PDF)

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