食品安全與毒理 (Food Safety & Toxicology) from Coursera

「民以食為天！」

歷史的發展伴隨著糧食資源豐富的區域，古中國流傳至今的這句話說明了「吃」是多麼重要的一件事，求得三餐溫飽遂成為那個時代的人的生活中心。但相較於遠古時代，現今的人們較少為了「吃飽」而煩惱，而自此衍生而出的是「不只吃飽，更要吃好」，開始追求大魚大肉、滿漢全席；開始改變烹調方法，煎煮炒炸、煙燻、醃製；開始利用食品加工的技術為食物加上各式各樣的顏色與味道。

導致在食品加工業蓬勃發展的現代，「吃」這件事變成了一個疑問詞，重視養生的我們開始對吃進去的東西產生疑問，「我吃進去的食物有哪些成分？」、「食品添加物是什麼？」、「食品的檢驗標準是怎麼訂定的？」、「檢驗超標會對人體產生什麼危害？」，這些各式各樣對於吃的疑問加上媒體的渲染下，對「吃」的恐懼油然而生。

「吃得飽不如吃得巧！」

對應這些問題，其實科學家們發展出了多套嚴謹的毒理機制來評斷食品安全性。而我們將在本課程中以深入淺出的概念將毒理學應用在食品安全評估，介紹這些機制運作的方法和實際應用的例子，希望使同學了解看到擺在架上的食品，其背後許多不為人知的故事，並在面對層出不窮的食安問題時，能具有相當的基本概念，與對這些問題的思辨能力。

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食品與毒理學原理

本週課程會先將接下來六週內容做一次性的概述，認識可能造成食品危害的途徑。學習毒理學之基本概念如ADME、ADI，與如何將其應用於食品檢驗標準的方法。修完此週後應會對檢驗標準的訂定有一定認識，且能藉由自身判斷新聞中常見的檢驗超標或殘留所代表的意義。

食物與環境污染物

本週將介紹食物中各種來自環境的污染物，包含農藥超標問題，重金屬、戴奧辛、多氯聯苯等環境賀爾蒙，與細菌污染相關知識。

食物中天然動植物毒素

「天然就是健康的嗎？」本週將介紹天然食物中所不為人知的一面，包含天然食物複雜的成分中可能會具有毒性的物質，如動植物毒素、黴菌毒素與蕈菇毒素，和非毒素所造成的不適反應，如食物過敏反應。最後對輻射污染與基改食品兩個眾所關注的議題進行討論。

食物烹調產生的毒性物質

介紹過了食物在上游處理過程中可能造成的食安危害，這週要介紹的是食物在烹煮過程中可能產生的有害物質，包含燒烤產生的多環芳香族碳氫化合物、油炸所產生的丙烯醯胺，與香腸中的亞硝酸鹽會造成什麼危害？最後介紹了由餐具釋放的有毒物質。希望在學完本週課程後可以學會如何在食物的烹煮過程中避開或減少攝取這些毒性物質。

食品添加物

食品添加物在近期常常被提出討論，過量添加與違法添加的事件也時有耳聞，造成社會大眾恐慌。成分表上複雜的添加物名詞，與多種不知名的添加物是否讓你不知所措？揪竟如此多種的食品添加物吃進肚子裡會對人體造成什麼為害？在本週將對現在市面上常見的食品添加物進行介紹，包含防腐劑、保色劑、乳化劑等等。

卡路里的毒性效應與總結

熱量也具有毒性嗎？如果是的話，這也許是另一個能說服自己開始減少熱量攝取的理由了！本週將從基本的營養單位：醣類、蛋白質、脂肪開始講起，介紹他們在人體內的代謝過程。與介紹熱量、肥胖與疾病三者間的關係。小提醒：別忘了期末作業與期末總複習考試喔！

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Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

透過淺顯易懂的概念將毒理學應用在食品安全評估，促進大眾對於食品安全的理解。

涵蓋多元的主題，從食品與環境污染物到食品添加物，提供全面的食品安全知識。

由具有專業背景的講師授課，提升課程的權威性與實務性。

課程內容與食品產業高度相關，有助於學員提升在食品安全領域的專業能力。

課程採用多元的學習方式，包括影片、討論區和互動式練習，提升學習體驗。

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食品安全与毒理学概览

《食品安全与毒理学》是一门内容丰富的课程，它从深入浅出的概念切入，帮助学生了解食品安全评估中应用的毒理学原理。课程涵盖了食品污染物、天然毒素、烹调毒物和食品添加剂等重要主题。通过学习这门课程，学生可以建立食品安全的基本概念，并培养应对食安问题的思辨能力。

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内容丰富且实用

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Learners who complete 食品安全與毒理 (Food Safety & Toxicology) will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Food Scientist

Food Scientists research, develop and improve food products and processes for consumers, primarily ensuring food is safe for consumption. As a Food Scientist, you would make use of many of the concepts introduced in 食品安全與毒理, including the basic principles of toxicology, food and environmental contaminants, food additives, and natural plant and animal toxins. This course can help you to understand the safety and potential hazards that are associated with the development, production and consumption of food products.

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Food Safety Manager

Food Safety Managers build and oversee comprehensive food safety programs for restaurants and other food-related businesses, ensuring compliance with all food safety and sanitation guidelines and regulations. The course 食品安全與毒理 will help you gain the foundational knowledge of food safety and toxicology that will help you to be effective in this important role. In this course, you will learn about food and environmental contaminants, natural plant and animal toxins, and food additives. You will also study the principles of food safety and toxicology, enabling you to identify and mitigate potential food safety hazards.

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Toxicologist

Toxicologists study the adverse effects of chemical, physical, and biological agents on living organisms and the environment. As a Toxicologist, you would draw upon many of the foundational concepts covered in 食品安全與毒理, such as the basic principles of toxicology and the mechanisms of toxicity, to evaluate the safety of chemicals and products.

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Food Inspector

Food Inspectors conduct inspections of food establishments to ensure that they are operating in accordance with food safety regulations and that the food they are producing is safe for consumption. This course will help build a strong foundation in food safety and toxicology, including topics such as food and environmental contaminants, natural plant and animal toxins, and food additives.

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Food Safety Auditor

Food Safety Auditors conduct audits of food establishments to verify that they are meeting all food safety and quality standards. This course will help you to build the knowledge and skills that are needed to be successful as a Food Safety Auditor, including an understanding of the principles of food safety and toxicology, as well as food and environmental contaminants, natural plant and animal toxins, and food additives.

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Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Assurance Managers oversee the quality of products and services within a company, ensuring that they meet all safety and quality standards. 食品安全與毒理 can help build a foundation in food safety and toxicology, which can be applied to ensure that food products are safe and meet all regulatory standards. You will learn about food and environmental contaminants, natural plant and animal toxins, and food additives, all of which are essential for ensuring food quality.

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Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Regulatory Affairs Specialists ensure that a company's products and practices are in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. 食品安全與毒理 can help build a foundational knowledge of food safety and toxicology, which is essential for success in this role. As a Regulatory Affairs Specialist, you will need to understand the principles of food safety and toxicology, as well as food and environmental contaminants, natural plant and animal toxins, and food additives.

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Nutritionist

Nutritionists provide guidance to individuals and groups on healthy eating and lifestyle choices. 食品安全與毒理 may be useful for Nutritionists who want to gain a better understanding of the safety and potential hazards associated with different foods and food additives.

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Food Engineer

Food Engineers design and develop food processing equipment and systems. 食品安全與毒理 may be useful for Food Engineers who want to gain a better understanding of the safety and potential hazards associated with different food processing methods.

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Environmental Health Scientist

Environmental Health Scientists study the impact of environmental factors on human health. 食品安全與毒理 may be useful for Environmental Health Scientists who want to gain a better understanding of the safety and potential hazards associated with different environmental contaminants.

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Public Health Inspector

Public Health Inspectors ensure that public health and safety standards are being met in a variety of settings. 食品安全與毒理 may be useful for Public Health Inspectors who want to gain a better understanding of the safety and potential hazards associated with different food and environmental contaminants.

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Epidemiologist

Epidemiologists investigate the causes and patterns of disease in populations. 食品安全與毒理 may be useful for Epidemiologists who want to gain a better understanding of the safety and potential hazards associated with different food and environmental contaminants.

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Microbiologist

Microbiologists study microorganisms and their impact on human health and the environment. 食品安全與毒理 may be useful for Microbiologists who want to gain a better understanding of the safety and potential hazards associated with different food and environmental contaminants.

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Chemist

Chemists study the composition, structure, and properties of matter. 食品安全與毒理 may be useful for Chemists who want to gain a better understanding of the safety and potential hazards associated with different food and environmental contaminants.

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Biologist

Biologists study living organisms and their life processes. 食品安全與毒理 may be useful for Biologists who want to gain a better understanding of the safety and potential hazards associated with different food and environmental contaminants.

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