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Overview
This is an institutional catering placement that facilitates the application of knowledge & skills acquired in year 1 modules of food studies, nutritional science and nutrition through the lifecycle.
Indicative SyllabusThis is a four week placement which will expose students to the following areas:
Institutional catering processes of production, service and delivery.
Therapeutic diets production, development and evaluation.
Incorporation of population healthy eating guidelines in institutional setting.
Impact of food service regulations (including hygiene, safety and allergens), guidelines and standards (including Dept of Health and Council of Europe standards).
Interdisciplinary working & communication to optimise care.
Total Contact Teaching Hours:140
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