Determinants of Food Consumption
Keywords |
Classification |
Keyword |
OFICIAL |
Nutritional Sciences |
Instance: 2022/2023 - 2S
Cycles of Study/Courses
Teaching language
Suitable for English-speaking students
Objectives
It is intended that the students know the individual(physiological, psychological, etc.), social, economic, political and religious factors and their influence on food consumption. In particular, students would be able to identify the participation of the various individual and environmental factors affecting food choice and how they continuously interact. It is intended that students recognize the complexity of the causal model involved in food choice.
Learning outcomes and competences
At the end of this course students will recognize the complexity of the causal model involved in food choice and know to identify and discuss the determinants of food consumption.
Working method
Presencial
Program
1. Introduction: determinants of food consumption, a global approach: Are we what we eat? Do we eat what we are? The influence of availability, social and cultural factors and the life cycle.
2. Cultural determinants of food intake: food taboos and social activity, religious fasting
3. Food supply and Household availability as influencing food consumption
4. Determinants of fruit and vegetable consumption among young people and children
5. Determinants of food consumption in the older adults
6. Psychosocial determinants of behavior and eating habits
7. Social influence throughout history
8. Determinants of food consumption: the particular case of consumption outside the home
9. Determinants of food consumption: the particular case of cooking skills
10. Behavioral change models
Mandatory literature
Marshall David; Food choice and the consumer, Springer, 1995. ISBN: 0-7514-0234-6
Pfannhauser Werner, Reichhart Markus ; Consumer attitude and food choice, 2003. ISBN: 2-7380-1122-5
Complementary Bibliography
Wansink Brian; Comer sem pensar – O que nos influencia na hora de comer?, Sinais de fogo, 2008
Fieldhouse Paul; Food and nutrition: customs and culture, 1995. ISBN: 0-7487-3723-5
Anderson Harvey; Food Selection from Genes to Culture, Danone Institute, 2012. ISBN: 2-909050-06-8
Teaching methods and learning activities
Theoretical presentation of themes complemented with discussion.
Practical activities for oral discussion and/or written critical comments.
Evaluation Type
Evaluation with final exam
Assessment Components
designation |
Weight (%) |
Exame |
100,00 |
Total: |
100,00 |
Amount of time allocated to each course unit
designation |
Time (hours) |
Frequência das aulas |
42,00 |
Estudo autónomo |
120,00 |
Total: |
162,00 |
Eligibility for exams
In accordance with the rules in force.
Calculation formula of final grade
Final evaluation: consists in a written exam that must have the minimum mark of 9.5.
Classification improvement
Doing a new final exam.
Observations
Marshall David 340;Food choice and the consumer. ISBN: 0-7514-0234-6
Pfannhauser Werner;Consumer attitude and food choice. ISBN: 2-7380-1122-5
Anderson Harvey 340;Food selection. ISBN: 2-909050-06-8
Fieldhouse Paul;Food and nutrition. ISBN: 0-7487-3723-5
Brian Wansink. Comer sem pensar – O que nos influencia na hora de comer? Sinais de fogo, Lisboa 2008.