Effects of nutrients, foods and dietary patterns on health indices of people in coastal areas.

• Effects of dietary patterns, functional foods and nutrients on glycemic response, glucose metabolism, appetite and body weight
• Determination of glycemic index of foods
• Effects of dietary patterns, foods and nutrients including seafood on cardiometabolic risk factors in healthy adults, individuals at high risk for developing diabetes, overweight/obese and in people with diabetes
• Anthropometry and novel techniques in Food Science in Coastal populations
• Recording and analyzing food intake

Learning outcomes:

• Acquire knowledge on basic techniques used in Food Science
• Record data from coastal communities
• Analyze and compare data
• Evaluate results of food indexing analysis
• Identify and describe key nutrients and dietary sources that support oral health and overall well-being, including their impact on teeth, gums, energy, mood, and resilience.
• Analyze eating patterns and lifestyle behaviors that influence oral health and chronic disease risk, and recognize practical daily choices that promote health.
• Apply evidence-based dietary strategies to improve oral health and general health in professional practice or personal life.
• Combine information
• Develop laboratory skills
• Debate on food and diet sustainability issues