Medical Science Specialties 4

- Identify the main diseases of the gastrointestinal tract
- know the main diseases of the renal system;
- to know the interactions between the various pathologies and the possible consequences on nutritional aspects in order to identify the appropriate dietary approach measures;
- to know the physiopathological mechanisms and to describe a dietary-behavioural pathway which is individualised to the patient and to any concomitant pathologies which may require it.

At the end of the course students will have the knowledge on the principal gastrointestinal diseases, as far as epidemiology, clinical manifestations and diagnostic techniques are concerned.

The students understand the pathophysiological features of acute and chronic diseases and recognize the most relevant signs and symptoms of renal diseases.

Ability to make a nutritional diagnosis for different diseases and to elaborate indications and appropriate dietary plans for individuals and populations, in a preventive and therapeutic sense.