This peer-reviewed Culinary Medicine textbook is aimed at individuals and communities seeking to implement food-based disease prevention programs. It features readings, images, videos, tables, interactive H5P activities, resources, recipes, case studies, glossary terms, and more.
Type of Material:
Open (Access) Textbook
Recommended Uses:
In class – lab or lecture
Homework
Self-paced learning
Supplemental reference
Technical Requirements:
Internet Access
Web Browser
Identify Major Learning Goals:
After reading this book, the learner will:
Describe factors influencing food acquisition, paying attention to maximizing nutrient-dense food while minimizing the associated costs, including waste of finances, time, and food.
Explain the benefit of eating seasonally and locally.
Identify five nutritional facts covered by a food label.
List the four steps to food safety.
Describe the relationship between diet and culture.
Evaluate the differences between macronutrients and micronutrients.
College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional
Undergraduate and graduate students in nutrition, medicine, public health, and other allied health professions who are seeking hands-on, experiential training in culinary medicine
Nutrition and allied health professionals who work, or aspire to work, at the intersection of nutrition, food, and human health
Individuals and community organizations who wish to embrace food as a primary way to support lifelong health
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Biology and basic food preparation would be beneficial
Basic Computer Skills
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
The content is excellent, accurate, valid, and reliable.
The material presents learning chapters that depict reality.
The chapters include essential factors for nurses, allied professionals, and dieticians to consider.
The chapters are up to date.
The content is general and is needed for everyone involved in patient care.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
These chapters use an introduction, links to definitions, response considerations, and key takeaways to facilitate learning.
The material is presented with clarity, focus, and organization.
Tables are used in each chapter.
This material is concise enough not to be overwhelming for learners.
The subject matter is a good supplement for healthcare providers.
Concepts are clearly presented and explained.
Concept reinforcement is enhanced through chapter key points and summaries.
Supports practical applications with evidence-backed information, lending credibility and depth to the material.
Emphasizes culturally relevant dietary practices, ensuring the content is suitable for diverse learners and can be adapted to different cultural contexts.
Combines insights from nutrition, culinary medicine, public health, and community development, offering an interdisciplinary approach to learning.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
Learners can apply the material within their work.
The information is presented in clear, organized chapters with headings and subheadings that are familiar to learners.
The material is easy to navigate.
The tables are easy to follow.
The presentation of each concept is clear without distractions.
I found no bugs. There are no links.
The text is a PDF.
New terms are defined and explained.
Headings are used.
The text is selectable.
Images have alt text
Textbook has a clear and consistent layout that is easy to follow. Software is robust and easy to navigate.
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