Nutrition Physiology
(objectives)
a) FORMATIVE OBJECTIVES Understanding the basic elements of the physiology and neurophysiology of feeding and, in particular, describing: the functional mechanisms of the gastrointestinal tract (oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, liver, intestines) including transport processes, motility, secretion, excretion, digestion and absorption; their control by central/peripheric nervous system and by autocrine, paracrine and endocrine components; the regulation of the metabolic processes associated with the ingestion of nutrients and the energy balance; the fundamental (neuro)physiological principles behind eating behavior.
b) EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS (Dublin Descriptors) KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING CAPACITY: To pass the exam, the student will have to demonstrate that she/he has gained a knowledge and ability to understand the issues related to the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and its components and the (neuro)physiological processes of nutrients ingestion that will allow her/him to set the discussion of theoretical issues in logical and complete way. CAPACITY TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE AND COMPREHENSION: The student will have to demonstrate how to set up applicative problems in the field of Nutrition physiology. AUTONOMY OF JUDGEMENT: The student must have acquired such knowledge as to enable her/him to describe the mechanisms underlying the cell and body functions and to independently and reasonably evaluate possible different opinions on possible issues. COMMUNICATION SKILLS: At the end of the course, the student must have reached an appropriate organization of one's own thinking concerning the various subjects of the course, allowing her/him to expose the topics in an organic and appropriate scientific language. LEARNING CAPACITIES: The student must be able to examine and understand texts and scientific material, so that they can be used in daily contexts for the profession and for the research.
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Code
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118976 |
Language
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ITA |
Type of certificate
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Profit certificate
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Credits
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6
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Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code
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BIO/09
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Contact Hours
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48
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Type of Activity
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Related or supplementary learning activities
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Teacher
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CERVIA Davide
(syllabus)
Functional anatomy of the gastrointestinal tract. Integrated response to food ingestion (motility, secretion, digestion, absorption, regulation): cephalic, oral and esophageal phase; gastric phase; phase of the small intestine; colon phase. Transport and metabolic functions of the liver. Metabolic control and regulation of energy metabolism. Eating behavior.
(reference books)
-“Fisiologia, dalle molecole ai sistemi integrati”, Carbone, Cicirata, Aicardi (EdiSES) -“ Fisiologia Umana”, Stuart Ira Fox (PICCIN) -“Fisiologia Umana, Fondamenti”, Autori vari (Edi-Ermes) - however, other general Physiology texts can also be used as long as they are updated - useful as a compendium of nutritional/metabolic aspects: “Fisiologia e Nutrizione Umana”, Angela Andreoli (Società Editrice Esculapio) - “slides” of the lessons made available by the teacher in the website (as valuable tools describing the program)
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Dates of beginning and end of teaching activities
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From 28/02/2022 to 10/06/2022 |
Delivery mode
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Traditional
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Attendance
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not mandatory
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Evaluation methods
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Oral exam
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Teacher
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CATALANI Elisabetta
(syllabus)
Functional anatomy of the gastrointestinal tract. Integrated response to food ingestion (motility, secretion, digestion, absorption, regulation): cephalic, oral and esophageal phase; gastric phase; phase of the small intestine; colon phase. Transport and metabolic functions of the liver. Metabolic control and regulation of energy metabolism. Eating behavior.
(reference books)
-“Fisiologia, dalle molecole ai sistemi integrati”, Carbone, Cicirata, Aicardi (EdiSES) -“ Fisiologia Umana”, Stuart Ira Fox (PICCIN) -“Fisiologia Umana, Fondamenti”, Autori vari (Edi-Ermes) - however, other general Physiology texts can also be used as long as they are updated - useful as a compendium of nutritional/metabolic aspects: “Fisiologia e Nutrizione Umana”, Angela Andreoli (Società Editrice Esculapio) - “slides” of the lessons made available by the teacher in the website (as valuable tools describing the program)
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Dates of beginning and end of teaching activities
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From 28/02/2022 to 10/06/2022 |
Delivery mode
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Traditional
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Attendance
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not mandatory
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Evaluation methods
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Oral exam
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