2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

FOOD5236M Food Allergy and Food Intolerance

10 creditsClass Size: 150

Module manager: Dr. Alan Hernandez Alvarez
Email: A.J.HernandezAlvarez@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

This module is mutually exclusive with

FOOD2151

Food Allergy and Food Intolerance

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

This 10-credit module will explain the differences between and causes of food allergy and food intolerance.

Objectives

The module aims to introduce students to food allergy and food intolerance as well as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Both food allergy and food intolerances are increasing in prevalence, and can also exhibit similar symptoms to IBS. The module will provide an understanding of the causes and symptoms of food allergy and food intolerance as well as information on how allergens can be detected. Finally, students will learn what interventions can improve outcomes for allergy and intolerance.

Learning outcomes
1. To understand the molecular nature of food allergens and food components such as gluten and lactose leading to intolerance
2. To understand the molecular and cellular nature of the allergic response and be able to critically analyse research regarding food allergy, food intolerance and other similar gastrointestinal disorders.

Syllabus

• What are food allergy, food intolerance and irritable bowel syndrome? How are they diagnosed? How can they be avoided or alleviated?
• How are allergens identified? What are their molecular characteristics? Do GMOs and biotechnology represent a new risk of food allergy? What are 'hidden' allergens?
• How is the food industry responding to public concern? Can deaths from food allergy be reduced? Is there a 'cure' for food allergy? What are the symptoms? What foods cause it?
• What extrinsic factors are involved in IBS?

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Seminars	2	1.00	2.00
Lecture	20	1.00	20.00
Private study hours			78.00
Total Contact hours			22.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Private study

Private study and preparation for examination - 78 hours

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

There is no assessed coursework but progress will be monitored throughout the semester using regular in-class polls and quizzes. These are to help students judge whether they are doing enough work outside the lectures or to see if there are any gaps in understanding. The answers to the in class questions will be provided in class and any gaps covered or recovered subsequently.

Methods of assessment

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Online Time-Limited assessment	2 hr	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 08/08/2024

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