- Docente: Enzo Spisni
- Credits: 6
- SSD: BIO/09
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Health Biology (cod. 8023)
Learning outcomes
The objective of this course is to provide students with the general knowledge of the principles of nutrition, and the physiology of nutrition in humans. Students will be able to spend their acquired skills and knowledge in public and private structures interested in a scientific-based approach to the management of diet and diet therapy.
Course contents
Chapter of the suggested book
4 . Synaptic transmission
13. Taste physiology
20. Endocrinology: general principles
21. Neuroendocrinology and pituitary gland
22. Endocrine pancreas
23. Adrenal glands
24. Thyroid gland physiology
25. Calcium homeostasis
28. Energetic metabolism
36. Blood pressure controls
46. Digestive physiology
47. Gut motility
48. Digestive secretions
49. Digestion and nutrients absorption
50. Energy balance and food intake regulation
51. Foods and nutrients
52. Nutrition and diets
And more in details
Human nutrition and evolution
Chemicals targeting stomach acidity
Helicobacter pylori
Biliary lithiasis
Enteric nervous system
Antimicrobial peptides
Protein absorption by vesicular transcytosis
Olestra, history of a synthetic fat
Copper and Iron adsorption
Oxidative stress and transition metals
Cholera toxin and diarrhoea
Biofilm and gut flora
Gut and immunity
Type 2 diabetes
Food consumption evolution
Products labels
LARN and RDA
Glycemic index
Food fibers
Fatty acids Omega-3 and Omega-6
Effects of trans fatty acids
Gout
Water and water balance
Bioflavonoids, terpenes and phytosterols
Food additives
Sweeteners
Novel food, and critical consumption
Food marketing
The adipose organ
Molecular mechanisms regulating the food intake
Excess body fat and obesity
Dyslipidemias, arteriosclerosis and metabolic syndrome
Food allergies and food intolerances
Alcohol, caffeine and nervine drinks
Probiotics e prebiotics
Developing personalised diets
Dietitians and nutritionists jobs
Seminar: Eatig Disorders
Readings/Bibliography
E. Carbone, F. Cicirata and G.Aicardi (2009)
Fisiologia: dalle molecole ai sistemi integrati
Editors: Edises
Pages: 826
ISBN: 8879593412
ISBN-13: 9788879593410
Teaching methods
Lectures and discussion.
Assessment methods
Written and oral exam
Teaching tools
Lectures supported by power point slides.
Office hours
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