Human Nutrition
A.Y. 2020/2021
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
Lessons will be held on the Microsoft Teams platform and can be followed both synchronously and asynchronously. All lessons will be recorded and left available to students on the same platform.
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 assesment 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
L. Debellis, A. Poli. Alimentazione, Nutrizione e Salute, EdiSES, 2019.
M.E. Shils, Modern nutrition in health and disease, Williams and Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999
Recommended books
A.Mariani Costantini, Fondamenti di nutrizione umana, Il Pensiero Scientifico Editore, Roma 1999
W. J. Germann, Fisiologia, EdiSES, Napoli 2008
G.Arienti, Le basi molecolari della nutrizione, Piccin Editore, Padova 2003
M.E. Shils, Modern nutrition in health and disease, Williams and Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999
Recommended books
A.Mariani Costantini, Fondamenti di nutrizione umana, Il Pensiero Scientifico Editore, Roma 1999
W. J. Germann, Fisiologia, EdiSES, Napoli 2008
G.Arienti, Le basi molecolari della nutrizione, Piccin Editore, Padova 2003
Assessment methods and Criteria
Written multiple choice test with threshold, 60 questions with 4 options) and oral examination.
In the event of related Covid restrictions, the exam will take place orally using the Microsoft Teams platform
Exam aim to verify the basic knowledge concerning the anatomy and human physiology of the gastrointestinal tract and the mechanism of eating behavior, metabolism and the functional role of the main nutrients and nutritional needs in health population
In the event of related Covid restrictions, the exam will take place orally using the Microsoft Teams platform
Exam aim to verify the basic knowledge concerning the anatomy and human physiology of the gastrointestinal tract and the mechanism of eating behavior, metabolism and the functional role of the main nutrients and nutritional needs in health population
BIO/09 - PHYSIOLOGY - University credits: 6
Practicals: 8 hours
Lessons: 44 hours
Lessons: 44 hours
Professor:
Bertoli Simona
Professor(s)
Reception:
By appointment
Office: Giuseppe Colombo n.60 (DiSTAM)