Class Bioactives in Diet and Food Supplements

The Curricular Unit of “Bioactives in Diet and Food Supplements” is part of the field of Food and Human Nutrition, with a specific focus on bioactive compounds present in food and supplements. This CU offers advanced training on the relationship between different types of diets, foods and the bioactive compounds they contain. The relevance of this CU in the study cycle lies in the ability of students to associate theoretical knowledge with practice, particularly with regard to the identification and use of bioactive compounds and food supplements, always with a focus on health and well-being. Through this CU, students will be better prepared to work professionally in areas that require a deep understanding of the interaction between nutrition and bioactive compounds, thus becoming more competent to face the current challenges in the area of Nutrition and Food.

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1.       Diet a.              Dietary patterns Plant-based diet: Vegetarianism/ Veganism and Mediterranean diet b.              Food groups c.              Micro and macronutrients i.               Polyphenols ii.              Carotenoids iii.             Glucosinolates iv.             Bioactive Peptides v. Polysaccharides vi.             Fatty Acids and Sterols 2.       Food Supplements a.              Market and consumers b.              Herbal supplements 3.       Metabolism and mechanism a.              Intra- and inter-individual differences 4.       Toxins, contaminants and safety

Magisterial classes, following the defined program and in accordance with the objectives of the curricular unit. Theoretical-practical and laboratory classes, aimed at deepening and exercising some topics taught in the lectures.

Directiva 2002/46/CE, do Parlamento Europeu e do Conselho, de 10 de Junho de 2002. Regulamento (CE) nº 1170/2009 de 30 de Novembro da Comissão, que altera a Directiva 2002/46/CE do Parlamento Europeu e do Conselho e o Regulamento (CE) nº 1925/2006 do Parlamento Europeu e do Conselho. Regulamento (CE) nº 1161/2011 de 14 de Novembro de 2011 que altera a Directiva 2002/46/CE do Parlamento Europeu e do Conselho, o Regulamento (CE) nº 1925/2006 do Parlamento Europeu e do Conselho e o Regulamento (CE) nº 953/2009 da Comissão. Decreto-Lei nº 118/2015 que procede à segunda alteração ao Decreto-Lei n.º 136/2003, de 28 de junho, que transpôs a Diretiva n.º 2002/46/CE, do Parlamento Europeu e do Conselho, de 10 de junho de 2002