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The course provides basic information on different types of nutraceuticals and functional foods. Attention is given to their structure, occurrence, biosynthesis and active forms. Their function in the body, physiology and human requirements are discussed. For each active substance, the use in functional foods and dietary supplements is presented and students are introduced to current legislation.
The aim is to teach students how to critically evaluate the large amount of multimedia information promoting various dietary supplements or functional foods in relation to the real situation on the market. Students will be introduced to current information on dietary supplements and functional foods that is currently emphasised by experts and/or the general public, the benefits of each product will be discussed, and the risks that may be caused by excessive or inappropriate consumption of dietary supplements currently promoted on the market will also be discussed in detail.
Last update: Schulzová Věra (29.04.2025)
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Within the scope of the syllabus, participation in lectures at least 60% Completion of a project, its presentation and defense Obtaining a credit and passing the exam Last update: Schulzová Věra (03.03.2026)
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R: Velíšek J.: The Chemistry of Food. Wiley Blackwell, Oxford, 2014; ISBN 978-1-118-38381-0 R: Velíšek J., Hajšlová J., Chemie potravin, OSSIS, 2009, ISBN 8086659178, 9788086659176 A: Wildman R.E.C., Handbook of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, CRC Press 2007, Print ISBN: 978-0-8493-6409-9, eBook ISBN: 978-1-4200-0618-6 A: Pathak Y., Handbook of Nutraceuticals Volume I, Ingredients, Formulations, and Applications, CRC Press 2010, Print ISBN: 978-1-4200-8221-0, eBook ISBN: 978-1-4200-8222-7 Last update: Schulzová Věra (30.04.2025)
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Preparation and presentation of an individual project. Successful completion of written and oral examinations. Last update: Schulzová Věra (30.04.2025)
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1. Introduction Nutraceuticals and functional foods, dietary supplements, novel foods, definitions 2. Legislation, basic concepts, food labeling, health claims, food allergies 3. Proteins 4. Probiotics and prebiotics, function in the intestines 5. Carbohydrates as nutraceuticals 6. Minerals and trace elements 7. Fat-soluble vitamins, carotenoids, ubiquinones 8. Safety of dietary supplements; Bioavailability of selected dietary supplements 9. Glucosinolates, phytosterols 10. Phytoestrogens 11. Fatty acids in selected non-traditional fats and oils, low-energy fats 12. Hydrophilic vitamins 13. Phenolic substances, nutraceuticals, other natural substances 14. Nanoparticles and their use in food
Last update: Schulzová Věra (03.03.2026)
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Lectures in electronic form published at e-learning.vscht.cz. Lectures and materials available to students via MS Teams.
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/cs/index.htm http://www.szpi.gov.cz/ http://www.bezpecnostpotravin.cz/ https://szu.cz/o-szu/ https://www.zakonyprolidi.cz/ Last update: Schulzová Věra (03.03.2026)
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On successful completion of the course students will be able to: Evaluate nutraceuticals and functional foods available on the market and identify biologically active substances that have positive effects on the human body. Evaluate health benefits and their function in the body. Identify the possible negative effects of high doses on the human body. Argue the information to the general public. Last update: Schulzová Věra (30.04.2025)
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| Activity | Credits | Hours | ||
| Obhajoba individuálního projektu | 0.1 | 2 | ||
| Účast na přednáškách | 1 | 28 | ||
| Práce na individuálním projektu | 0.9 | 26 | ||
| Příprava na zkoušku a její absolvování | 1.5 | 42 | ||
| Účast na seminářích | 0.5 | 14 | ||
| 4 / 4 | 112 / 112 | |||
| Coursework assessment | |
| Form | Significance |
| Defense of an individual project | 20 |
| Examination test | 80 |