Applied Nutrition
A.Y. 2024/2025
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
· Nutritional standards and assessment of nutritional needs at different stages of life (infants, children, adolescents, pregnant and lactating women, adults, elderly) and in particular metabolic (undernutrition and overnutrition, neurological and metabolic diseases) and pathophysiological (adverse reactions to food) conditions.
· Definition and characteristics of different dietary patterns and their health effects
· Food legislation: food labeling and nutrition and health claims
· Definition and evaluation of functional ingredients and foods and their effect on health
· Definition, characteristics and application of foods intended for medical purposes
· Classification of foods according to the level of processing and their effect on health
· Definition and characteristics of different dietary patterns and their health effects
· Food legislation: food labeling and nutrition and health claims
· Definition and evaluation of functional ingredients and foods and their effect on health
· Definition, characteristics and application of foods intended for medical purposes
· Classification of foods according to the level of processing and their effect on health
Prerequisites for admission
A basic knowledge of human nutrition and biochemistry is desirable.
Teaching methods
The course makes use of face-to-face lectures
Teaching Resources
Materials used in class will be made available on Ariel
Textbooks
· 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)
Textbooks
· 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 actual achievement of the expected learning outcomes will be ascertained by oral examination. Midterm and final examinations are scheduled. Passing both midterms is equivalent to passing the final exam.
Students with DSA and disabilities are kindly requested to email the lecturer at least 15 days before the scheduled exam date to agree on any individualized measures. In the email addressed to the lecturer, the respective University Services must be put in CC: [email protected] (for students with DSA) and [email protected] (for students with disabilities)
Students with DSA and disabilities are kindly requested to email the lecturer at least 15 days before the scheduled exam date to agree on any individualized measures. In the email addressed to the lecturer, the respective University Services must be put in CC: [email protected] (for students with DSA) and [email protected] (for students with disabilities)
BIO/09 - PHYSIOLOGY - University credits: 6
Lessons: 48 hours
Professors:
De Amicis Ramona Silvana, Leone Alessandro
Shifts:
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Reception:
By appointment
Via Giuseppe Colombo 60, ground floor