- Docente: Valentina Vicennati
- Credits: 2
- SSD: MED/13
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Dietistic (cod. 8470)
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from Oct 11, 2023 to Nov 22, 2023
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the student knows the role of nutrition in specific endocrine pathologies (thyroid due to hypo- and hyperfunction; primary and secondary osteoporosis; hypercortisolism and metabolic effects of cortisol) and, vice versa, the effect of altered hormonal secretions on nutrition; he knows the role of hormones on the control of caloric intake, with particular reference to hypercortisolism by S. Cushing.
Course contents
Lectures are held frontally, with the use of slides updated with the latest guidelines.
In addition, biochemical and hormonal tests are illustrated to put theoretical teaching into practice.
Readings/Bibliography
No texts are necessary, but it is important to follow the lectures
Teaching methods
use of articles/reviews on the topics treated in each lesson
Assessment methods
The lessons are interactive, and the student is involved through a discussion on each topic
Teaching tools
Articles reported in the various slides and/or updated guidelines
Office hours
See the website of Valentina Vicennati