270087 Dietary Intake and Nutrition Physiology

Details
Department of Human Nutrition
Earliest Possible Year
DurationOne block
 
Credits7.5 (ECTS)
Course LevelMSc
 
ExaminationFinal Examination

written examination


Written Exam in Lecturehall

All aids allowed

Description of Examination: 4 hour written examination with aids

7-point scale, internal examiner

Dates of Exam:
30 October 2009
 
Organisation of TeachingLectures, theoretical exercises
 
Block PlacementBlock 1
Week Structure: B
 
Teaching LanguageEnglish
 
Optional PrerequisitesBasic nutrition knowledge an advantage.
 
RestrictionsNone.
 
Course Contents
Introduction to macro- and micronutrients, including definitions, classifications, chemical structure, physical and chemical characteristics and physiological function. Digestion, absorption, transport and storage and factors influencing these processes. Interaction with other nutrients and dietary factors. The biochemical role of micronutrients and their importance in relation to both oxidation and antioxidation. Storage, mobilization and metabolism of macronutrients. Regulation of the mobilization of macronutrients in the body at rest and during work/physical activity. Mechanisms to sustain the fluid, energy and macronutrient balance.

 
Teaching And Learning Methods
The course includes one teaching module each week (teaching two mornings from 8-12 and teaching one afternoon from 12-17) with lectures and theoretical exercises. The topics which have been dealt with in the lectures will be used in the theoretical exercises.
 
Learning Outcome
After completing the course, the students should have obtained detailed knowledge about nutrients, their absorption and metabolism as well as their importance for the normal functions of the human organism.

Knowledge:
- Describe digestion and absorption of nutrients and factors of importance.
- Describe metabolism and regulation of nutrients in normal physiological functions.
- Describe mechanisms to sustain fluid, energy and macronutrient balance.

Skills:
- Demonstrate the ability to identify the basic principles for the physiological function of nutrients.
- Explain storage, mobilization and metabolism of macronutrients.
- Explain digestion, absorption, transport, and storage as well as factors influencing these processes.
- Explain regulation of the mobilization of the macronutrients in the body at rest and during work/physical activity.

Compentences:
- Be able to discuss the absorption and metabolism of the nutrients and their importance for the normal functions of the human organism.
 
Course Litterature
Shils, M.E., Shike, M., Ross A.C., Caballero B., Cousins, R.J.: Modern Nutrition in Health and Disease, 10th edition. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. Baltimore, 2005.
Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2004, 4th ed.
Articles, notes etc.

 
Course Coordinator
Stine Brandt Bering, sbs@life.ku.dk, Department of Human Nutrition/Clinical Nutrition, Phone: 35333862
Alicja Zofia Budek, alzb@life.ku.dk, Department of Human Nutrition/Preventive Nutrition, Phone: 35332623
 
Study Board
Study Committee LSN
 
Course Scope
lectures54
theoretical exercises36
preparation112
examination4

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