Learning objectives
Ability to interpret the effect of nutrients/foods/diets on human physiology and metabolism in health. Ability to evaluate the role of foods/diets in meeting nutrient needs. Ability to evaluate nutritional quality of foods.
Prerequisites
Basics of human biochemistry
Course unit content
The course is composed by 9 parts: i) Elements of Human physiology. ii) structure and functions of the gastrointestinal tract, liver and pancreas; iii) digestion and absorption of macronutrients; iv) quality of macronutrients; v) water in human nutrition; vi) the national RDA; vii) Basics of human dietetics; ix) Additional concepts in human nutrition.
Full programme
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Bibliography
- Jim Mann & Stewart Truswell: Essentials of Human Nutrition - Oxford University Press;
- Aldo Mariani Costantini, Carlo Cannella, Gianni Tomassi, Alimentazione e nutrizione umana. Il Pensiero Scientifico Editore.
- Keith Frayn, Metabolic Regulation: A Human Perspective.
Teaching methods
The course will be based on classical frontal and interactive lectures.
Assessment methods and criteria
The learning will be evaluated through a written (multiple answer) examination held immediately at the end of the frontal lessons and with oral examinations/colloquium spread along the academic year. The evaluation will be based on the whole set of contents proposed during the course and and questions about all the topics will be asked in both written and oral examinations.
The written exam will account for 40 questions and 24 correct answers is the minimum to pass it.
Other information
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