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The Nutrition unit was designed to provide participants with knowledge related to types of vegetarian diets, indicating the differences and pointing to vegan diet characteristics. This unit aims to educate participants about the dietary patterns of vegan diets. The unit also aims to explain the nutritional value of vegan diets, their pros and cons, and the possibilities to increase the nutritional value of plant-based diets from a nutritional point of view. Additionally, the students will learn about the bioavailability of nutrients in vegan diets and methods to reduce anti-nutrients in vegan food. The unit emphasizes the basic principles of increasing the nutritional value of vegan diets. Practical aspects of vegan dishes will be presented and discussed. Health-related benefits and threats of plant diet consumption will be discussed based on scientific literature. 

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