Human Nutrition
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
The educational objective of the course is to provide students fundamental knowledge of human nutrition in the area of Gastroenteric Physiology, metabolism of macro and micro nutrients, recommended dietary references intakes, assessment of food intake and nutritional trends.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student will know the basic knowledge concerning the anatomy and human physiology in particular on gastroenteric physiolgy, and neuroendocrinal control of food intake and human nutritional requirements.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Anatomical and physiological aspects of gastrointestinal system: digestion and absorption mechanisms. Protein metabolism and evaluation of protein quality Dietary carbohydrate and glucose metabolism Dietary fatty acids and lipid metabolism Vitamins and minerals: nutritional aspects Recommended dietary references intakes (LARN) and Guidelines Dietary assessment Energy needs: assessment and requirement in Human. Concepts of balanced diet and healthy eating
Prerequisites for admission
None
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons and practice activities in classroom
Teaching Resources
Recommended books
L. Debellis, A. Poli. Alimentazione, Nutrizione e Salute, EdiSES, 2019.
M.E. Shils, Modern nutrition in health and disease, Williams and Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999
L. Debellis, A. Poli. Alimentazione, Nutrizione e Salute, EdiSES, 2019.
M.E. Shils, Modern nutrition in health and disease, Williams and Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999
Assessment methods and Criteria
Written multiple choice test with threshold, 60 questions with 4 options) and oral examination.
BIO/09 - PHYSIOLOGY - University credits: 6
Practicals: 8 hours
Lessons: 44 hours
Lessons: 44 hours
Professors:
Bertoli Simona, Leone Alessandro
Educational website(s)
Professor(s)
Reception:
By appointment
Office: Giuseppe Colombo n.60 (DiSTAM)
Reception:
By appointment
Via Giuseppe Colombo 60, ground floor