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End of Week Reflections

This week we have explored the different macronutrients and micronutrients required for optimal health and well-being and diet related diseases.
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Thank you for joining us on week 1 of our Introduction to Food Science course and for all your interesting discussions.

Throughout the week we explored food macronutrients and micronutrients; food labelling; food composition tables; dietary related diseases; and functional foods.

Next week we will cover ethical and sustainability issues related to the food system and you will be invited to explore another range of interesting articles and discussions.

Before we begin week 2

The course team would love to hear your thoughts on all you have learnt this week.

  • Did anything capture your imagination?
  • Did you learn anything new?
  • Did anything surprise you?

Please share your thoughts in the comments below.

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