- Docente: Enzo Spisni
- Credits: 4
- SSD: BIO/09
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Biological Sciences (cod. 8012)
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the student knows the scientific basis of the science of nutrition and is capable to balance a diet prepared for healthy people or sportsmen, as regards macronutrients intake. It is also able to attribute an overall environmental impact to single diets, knows the main food production chains, and evaluate the environmental footprint and sustainability of diets in a correct and modern way. At the end of the course, the student is able to take part in research projects relating to nutrition or to work in food companies, in catering facilities or within industries of the agro-food sector.
Course contents
Listed below are the topics covered during lessons and the in-depth analysis on specific issues.
Major topics
The digestive system
Energy metabolism
Energy balance and regulation of nutrient intake
Evolution of nutrition in humans
Evolution of food consumption
Food and nutrients
Food pyramids
Food needs, diets and sustainability
Insights:
Ecological footprint of the different diets
Production chains and environmental sustainability
The ecological footprint of animal farms
Food waste
Readings/Bibliography
Book (in Italian):
Alimentazione, Nutrizione e Salute
Curatore: Lucantonio Debellis, Alessandro Poli
Editore: Edises Anno edizione: 2019
EAN: 9788833190518
Scientific articles (in English)
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons and PowerPoint presentations
Assessment methods
Optional written exam in the first exam window (Covid-19 permitting). Oral examinations on a monthly basis.
Teaching tools
PowerPoint presentations and recent scientific articles.
Office hours
See the website of Enzo Spisni
SDGs
This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.