Learning objectives
1st Dublin's descriptor: understand the bases of physiology of nutrition, apply them to human organism (2nd descriptor), to evaluate simple problems on the topics of the lectures (3rd descriptors), communicate them (4th descriptor) to demonstrate the ability to learn (5th descriptor).
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, with visual aids like slides nd texts (books and articles).
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral assessment.
The minimal threshold to pass the examination will be the ability to critically refer the topics of the course.
Other information
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