Course catalogue | University of Parma

Professor
Academic discipline: Fisiologia (BIO/09)
Field: A scelta dello studente
Type of training activity: Student's choice

32 hours
of face-to-face activities

4 credits

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Learning objectives

Describe the bases of physiology of nutrition.

Prerequisites

Biochemistry. Anatomy.

Course unit content

Digestive tract physiology: functional anatomy and regulation.
Cephalic, oral, gastric and intestinal phases. Liver function.
Central regulation of feeding.
Water homeostasis.
Quantitative and qualitative needs.
Hormonal regulation of energy balance.
Lifestyle and nutrition.
Changes during lifetime.
Feeding-related pathologies: anorexia, metabolic syndrome.

Full programme

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Bibliography

Berne- Levy, Fisiologia, CEA
Monticelli Fisiologia, CEA

Teaching methods

Lectures.

Assessment methods and criteria

Oral assessment.

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