EIT Food Courses

Trust in Our Food: Understanding Food Supply Systems

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Can you trust your food? This course will help you understand the global food supply systems responsible for delivering safe, nutritious, high-quality, sustainable food to your plate. You’ll explore the processes and the people involved, reflect on what we mean by ‘trust’ and uncover the important role the consumer plays in improving the supply chain.Is my food safe?You’ll discover the regulations in place to ensure the food you buy is safe to eat whether it’s produced within Europe or further afield and explore the food scandals that shaped the legislation before reflecting on the risks foods might pose to our health and analysing your level of trust.Is my food nutritious?Learn all about food labels and what they can tell you about the processes involved in making products as well as the ingredients they contain. Understand the evidence producers must provide before they can make claims about their products and discover how to analyse food headlines so you can make informed choices.Is my food sustainable?You’ll discover ways you can find out by exploring assurance schemes, weigh up the various factors that influence how ethical production processes are and discuss how to take action to make a difference through consumer choice.This course is for anyone interested in learning about where their food comes from.The Educator team won’t be available to answer questions or respond to your comments during this course. However, we encourage you to interact and support each other by posting your thoughts and comments and sharing your knowledge with other learners

How Food is Made. Understanding Food Processing Technologies

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Learn more about processing technologies and the foods that are affectedPlease note this course runs without facilitationFood processing isn’t a new concept, however, many people might not understand how and why it happens. On this course, you will improve your knowledge of food processing technologies and build confidence in the processed foods on the market.You will cover the history of food processing, from its origins to current modern industrial processes. You will explore the advantages and disadvantages of food processing technologies and understand their impact on health, safety, quality, and sustainability. Upon competing this course, you will feel empowered to make more informed decisions about the food you eat.(Please note that the term ‘food processing’ is also often used to describe the formulation of food products and the addition of extra ingredients such as preservatives, stabilizers, fortifiers and flavourings. This course focuses on the technologies rather than the formulation.)This course is for anyone interested in learning more about the food they eat.The Educator team won’t be available to answer questions or respond to your comments during this course. However, we encourage you to interact and support each other by posting your thoughts and comments and sharing your knowledge with other learners

Farm to Fork: Sustainable Food Production in a Changing Environment

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Discover food supply chains from farm to forkPlease note this course runs without facilitationHow does food reach our plates? How is the food industry changing? What threats are there to food supply chains? How can we build a sustainable food industry?Get answers to these questions and more with this course that explores food and agriculture in the modern world. You will learn about thecomplexity of the global food supply chain, the vulnerability of the food industry to emerging threats and the solutions to stopping these threats early. You will also consider the issues surrounding production of food of animal origin.This course is for people looking for an introduction to food supply chains and the future of agriculture - it’s ideal for students and young people looking to learn more about careers in the food industry.The Educators won’t be able to join the discussions themselves or respond to individual comments,but the course encourages a strong learning community. The learning is focused around debate and discussion – supporting other learners, sharing your own experience and knowledge, and listening to new perspectives. We hope that you will enjoy interacting with and learning from each other in this way. Don’t forget to comment, reply to other learners and ‘like’ comments.

Nutrition for Health and Sustainability

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Explore the relationship between health, nutrition, and sustainabilityNote that a Spanish version of this course is available here.Diet is the biggest single risk factor for preventable diseases in the world and a key driver of diabetes, heart disease, and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs).On this course, you’ll look at what makes up a healthy diet, and see what types of foods play a crucial part in preventing diseases and improving wellbeing.Investigate the potential causes of unhealthy eating patternsMedical professionals are of utmost importance in food transformation and a well understood knowledge of the link between food, health, nutrition and sustainability helps them in playing an active role.You’ll build your understanding of the relationship between food and disease. You’ll also reflect on the possible biological, social, and psychological causes of unhealthy eating patterns, and interpret the importance of evidence-based nutrition.Discover the importance of a sustainable dietYou’ll explore different forms of sustainable diet and how to apply current health guidelines to different groups of people based on their current life stage and health.By understanding the link between food, nutrition, diets, and sustainability, you’ll be able to effectively assess human health at different life stages.Understand the diagnosis, management, and treatment of NCDsBy interpreting and analysing evidence-based nutrition reports, you’ll be able to identify which foods are essential to maintain a healthy and balanced diet, as well as which ingredients can help treat and prevent various diseases. You’ll also develop skills to have conversations with people about improving their diet for health benefit.This course has been designed for medical students or people working in the healthcare sector.Professionals in the medical sector will find this course useful for providing an up to date analysis of topical nutrition debates.

Intellectual Property Management in the Food Sector: Safeguarding Your Trademarks in the Global Marketplace

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Discover how to manage intellectual property in the food industryPlease note this course runs without facilitationYour company’s Intellectual Property (‘IP’) is one of your greatest assets, providing a powerful competitive advantage in the global marketplace.On this course, you’ll find out how to manage and safeguard your company’s IP. You’ll learn how to evaluate expected sources of problems, use patents and trademarks, and navigate the world of start-ups and SMEs.You’ll also be equipped to promote best practices in IP management within your company.This course would be of value to professionals in the food and drink industry - particularly those working in (or with) start-ups and SMEs.The Educators won’t be able to join the discussions themselves or respond to individual comments,but the course encourages a strong learning community. The learning is focused around debate and discussion – supporting other learners, sharing your own experience and knowledge, and listening to new perspectives. We hope that you will enjoy interacting with and learning from each other in this way. Don’t forget to comment, reply to other learners and ‘like’ comments.

Nutrición para la salud y la sostenibilidad

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Explore la relación entre salud, nutrición y sostenibilidadRecuerde que este curso se realiza sin facilitación. La versión en inglés del curso puede encontrarse aquí.La dieta es el mayor factor de riesgo individual de enfermedades prevenibles en el mundo y un factor clave de la diabetes, las afecciones cardíacas y otras enfermedades no transmisibles (ENT).A lo largo de este curso, descubrirá qué constituye una dieta saludable y conocerá qué tipos de alimentos desempeñan un papel crucial en la prevención de enfermedades y la mejora del bienestar.Investigue las posibles causas de los patrones de alimentación poco saludablesLos profesionales médicos son de suma importancia en la transformación alimentaria y un conocimiento sólido del vínculo entre alimentación, salud, nutrición y sostenibilidad les ayuda a desempeñar un papel activo.Comprenderá mejor la relación entre la comida y las enfermedades.Descubra la importancia de una dieta sostenibleExplorará distintos modos de adoptar una dieta sostenible y cómo aplicar las pautas de salud actuales a diferentes grupos de personas según su etapa de vida y estado de salud.Una vez comprenda el vínculo entre alimentos, nutrición, dieta y sostenibilidad, podrá evaluar eficazmente la salud humana en las distintas etapas de la vida.Comprenda el diagnóstico, la gestión y el tratamiento de las ENTLa interpretación y el análisis de informes nutricionales basados en pruebas le permitirá identificar los alimentos esenciales para una dieta saludable y equilibrada, así como qué ingredientes pueden ayudar a tratar y prevenir distintas enfermedades. También desarrollará habilidades para mantener conversaciones sobre cómo mejorar la dieta en beneficio de la salud.Este curso se ha diseñado para estudiantes de medicina o trabajadores del sector sanitario.Los profesionales del sector médico encontrarán este curso muy útil a la hora de ofrecer un análisis actualizado de los debates actuales sobre nutrición.