HUMAN NUTRITION
Stampa
Enrollment year
2017/2018
Academic year
2019/2020
Regulations
DM270
Academic discipline
MED/49 ()
Department
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, NEUROSCIENCE, EXPERIMENTAL AND FORENSIC MEDICINE
Course
SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCES
Curriculum
PERCORSO COMUNE
Year of study
Period
ECTS
3
Lesson hours
24 lesson hours
Language
Activity type
WRITTEN AND ORAL TEST
Teacher
TAGLIABUE ANNA (titolare) - 3 ECTS
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Course contents
Energy Components of energy expenditure ( basal metabolic rate, physical activity, thermogenesis) Measurements and estimates of daily energy expenditure
Macronutrients Introduction
Protein and amino acids Introduction . Protein nutritional quality. Protein needs and major sources of food protein in the diet
Carbohydrates Introduction. Carbohydrates in food; Glycemic index Carbohydrates needs and major sources of carbohydrates in the diet; dietary fiber
Dietary fat Introduction. Essential fatty acids. Dietary sources and metabolic effect of dietary fatty acids
Water Introduction. Water balance and needs
Minerals Macro and micro elements
Vitamins Introduction Water soluble and fat soluble vitamins
Food groups
Dietary References Intakes and Guidelines
Assessment of nutritional status Introduction. Dietary surveys. Antropometry. Body composition
Nutrition and sport
Teaching methods
Reccomended or required readings
Assessment methods
Further information
Sustainable development goals - Agenda 2030