Academic Year 2017/2018
- Docente: Massimo Cocchi
- Credits: 6
- SSD: BIO/12
- Language: Italian
- Moduli: Massimo Cocchi (Modulo 1) Giovanni Lercker (Modulo 2)
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures (Modulo 1) Traditional lectures (Modulo 2)
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Safety and Quality in Animal Production (cod. 8521)
Learning outcomes
The student will know the various aspects of human nutrition and understand the importance of nutrients in their metabolic biochemical aspects.
In particular, new acquisitions on fat substances will be discussed, both in foods and in the human body.
The student will acquire basic knowledge of nutritional balance as a tool for prevention and health.
Course contents
Module 1
Introduction to the course. The concept of human nutrition and nutritional needs
Carbohydrates and glucose metabolism
Proteins and protein metabolism
Lipids and lipid metabolism
Fatty acids and production of eicosanoids
Metabolism of the eicosanoids
Oxidative phenomena
Oxidative and antioxidant phenomena
The role of vitamins in metabolism: hydro and liposoluble
Laboratory exercises: glucose, lipid dosage
Determination of fatty acids with gas chromatography
Food fiber analysis
Vitamin and Mineral Analysis
Module 2
Chemical equilibria in complex natural systems
Practical examples of use
Balances and diffusion
Link between the two mechanisms in practice
Stability of food products
Water activities
Stabilization techniques
Oxidation of lipids
Antioxidants
Readings/Bibliography
(Module 1)
The reference text is: Food and Health, available in the Library.
PPT lessons are also available.
(Module 2)
At the end of the course, the teacher will provide the students with specific teaching material (in electronic and paper format) that integrates the notes taken during the lessons.
For bibliographical references, reference texts are recommended:
-P. CAPPELLI and V. VANNUCCHI, Food Chemistry. Transformation and Conservation, Zanichelli, 3rd edition, Bologna, 2005.
Teaching methods
(Module 1)
The course is divided into three teaching phases, the first of which is theoretical and consists of frontal lessons, while the second consists of applications in agri-food production sectors. The last phase, with exercises and seminars on the main topics discussed in the course and also specific experiences.
(Module 2)
The course is divided into three teaching phases, the first of which is theoretical and consists of frontal lessons, while the second consists of applications in agri-food production sectors. The last phase, with exercises and seminars on the main topics discussed in the course and also specific experiences.
Assessment methods
(Module 1)
The exam consists of presenting a power point on a student's choice of subject and questions related to the subject.
(Module 2)
The exam consists of presenting a power point on a student's choice of subject and questions related to the subject.
Teaching tools
(Modules 1 and 2)
Practical tutorials and visits of educational interest in the theme of teaching. Video projector, computer, internet access. All lessons are done with the help of ppt presentations
Office hours
See the website of Massimo Cocchi
See the website of Giovanni Lercker