The Digital Stories
from Nutritional Studies
Verona, Italy
Summer 2014
Summer
Ellen
Jenna
Digital Stories
Course Description
This 5-week, hands-on Nutritional Sciences course takes place in Verona, Italy, a beautiful and historic northern Italian city. Students will have the opportunity to learn about the approach to food preparation, agriculture and community-based cultural activities characteristic to the Mediterranean region. Excursions include visits to olive oil, pasta, and Parmesan cheese processing plants.
Ellen - Italy
Jenna - Italy
Summer - Italy
To view PowerPoint Presentation with Sound go to:
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Goals
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To introduce the Mediterranean dietary pattern that has a well-established beneficial role in health promotion.
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To discuss that Epidemiologic studies reveal the protective role of adherence to this pattern on overall cancer incidence and mortality, prevention of obesity, type II diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases.
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Recognize this diet pattern as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Italy, Greece, Spain and Morocco, thus recognizing this Mediterranean component of life style as a contribution to the world
Learning Objectives
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Provide students with information about the health benefits of foods associated with a Mediterranean diet and for the prevention of chronic diseases
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Review and discuss the influence of bioactive compounds present in Mediterranean foods on metabolic pathways
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Provide students with an opportunity to learn about the food industry in Northern Italy, and dietary patterns of the Mediterranean area
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Acquire hands-on experience with food preparation supervised by local food instructors
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Experience the cultural diversity of Italy and influence of Mediterranean culture
Assessments
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3 Exams
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Paper
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Digital Storytelling Project