Chemistry

STEM01 Biochem Basics for Food Science and Nutrition

November 14, 2023 By Anna

Hello and welcome to the course Biochemistry Basics for Food Science and Nutrition! I hope you are excited to dig into the exciting world of biochemistry! This course will provide you with the basics of biochemistry that you need when you work in the field of food science and nutrition. At the end of this […]

What are Macronutrients?

December 13, 2023 By Anna

Nutrients. Many of us think about them regularly. Either because you try to be mindful of what you eat or maybe because you are even trying to avoid eating specific nutrients. However, it is also very possible that you have only heard of nutrients but aren’t sure what they are. Whichever is the case, you […]

What are Micronutrients?

September 29, 2023 By Anna

Food is delicious and fun to eat. But the main reason we eat is not pleasure. It is to make sure that our bodies get the necessary nutrients so they can function optimally. Most of our diet comprises of large amounts of macronutrients such as fat, carbohydrates, protein, and water. But we also need small […]