Applied Nutrition
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide students with knowledge of the role of macro / micro-nutrients, fiber, and phytochemicals on the state of human health. The course also aims to provide students with the knowledge related to nutrient requirements in defined physiological states, and in particular human metabolic conditions with insights on the functional principles of some dietary styles and the consequent effects on the health of the human subject.
Finally, the course aims to provide students with the knowledge related to the current legislation in the field of nutritional labeling and the related EU legislation.
Finally, the course aims to provide students with the knowledge related to the current legislation in the field of nutritional labeling and the related EU legislation.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course the students will be able to predict the effects that different diets can have on the human organism, with particular regard to nutritional needs at various stages of life. Students will be able to exploit the functional potential of food in the context of the daily diet and propose new formulations able to contribute to maintaining health status. At the end of the course the students will also be able to manage the nutritional information on the food label according to the current legislation.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
3 CFU
1. Nutrition and Health:
- Nutritional Standards: RDA and LARN
- Guidelines for healthy diet
- Dietary patterns
- Nutrition at different life stages (children, adolescents, pregnant and lactating women, elderly)
2. Study design: difference between observational and experimental studies
3. Food legislation:
- Food labeling
- Nutrition and health claims
- Functional foods, medical foods and novel foods
3 CFU:
1. Nutrition in different pathological conditions
- gastrointestinal system and malabsorption
- neurological system (ketogenic diet and protein diet)
- undernutrition (stunting, wasting and eating disorders)
- overnutrition (obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome)
- adverse reactions to food
1. Nutrition and Health:
- Nutritional Standards: RDA and LARN
- Guidelines for healthy diet
- Dietary patterns
- Nutrition at different life stages (children, adolescents, pregnant and lactating women, elderly)
2. Study design: difference between observational and experimental studies
3. Food legislation:
- Food labeling
- Nutrition and health claims
- Functional foods, medical foods and novel foods
3 CFU:
1. Nutrition in different pathological conditions
- gastrointestinal system and malabsorption
- neurological system (ketogenic diet and protein diet)
- undernutrition (stunting, wasting and eating disorders)
- overnutrition (obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome)
- adverse reactions to food
Prerequisites for admission
It is highly recommended having already the basic knowledge of human nutrition and biochemistry
Teaching methods
Lectures
Teaching Resources
- Material provided by teachers available on Ariel
- G. Arienti - Le basi molecolari della Nutrizione (4 edizione) Piccin (Padova), 2016
- L. Debellis, A. Poli. Alimentazione Nutrizione e Salute - Edises, 2019
- LARN IV revisione - SINU (Società Italiana di Nutrizione Umana)
- G. Arienti - Le basi molecolari della Nutrizione (4 edizione) Piccin (Padova), 2016
- L. Debellis, A. Poli. Alimentazione Nutrizione e Salute - Edises, 2019
- LARN IV revisione - SINU (Società Italiana di Nutrizione Umana)
Assessment methods and Criteria
The assessment of the actual achievement of the expected learning outcomes by the student takes place through an oral exam.
Students with specific learning disabilities or other disabilities are requested to contact the Professor via email at least 10 days before the exam session to agree on any individualized measure.
Students with specific learning disabilities or other disabilities are requested to contact the Professor via email at least 10 days before the exam session to agree on any individualized measure.
BIO/09 - PHYSIOLOGY - University credits: 6
Lessons: 48 hours
Professors:
De Amicis Ramona Silvana, Leone Alessandro
Educational website(s)
Professor(s)
Reception:
By appointment
Via Giuseppe Colombo 60, ground floor