Learning objectives
To provide the bases for the comprehension of the mechanisms of food toxicity, intolerance and allergy.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of basic biochemistry and cell biology is required
Course unit content
<p>Food intolerance:</p>
<ul>
<li>definition </li>
<li> food commonly associated to intolerance </li>
<li>pathogenesis of food intolerance</li>
</ul>
<p>Food allergies:</p>
<ul>
<li>
<div>definition</div>
</li>
<li>
<div>food commonly associated to allegy</div>
</li>
<li>
<div>pathogenesis of food allergies</div>
</li>
</ul>
<p>Food poisoning</p>
<ul>
<li>
<div>mechanisms of poisonig</div>
</li>
<li>
<div>tests of food poisoning</div>
</li>
</ul>
Full programme
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Bibliography
No specific text is adopted. Proper reference to the texts of biochemistry and cell biology used in previous courses is recommended. Lectures will be supported by slides and scientific literature, which will be provided to the students.
Teaching methods
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
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