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The course gives an introduction to selected topics relevant to human nutrition science.Topics covered include dietary recommendations and nutrient requirements for adults, under- and overnutrition, special dietary patterns and nutri-(epi)genetics.
Current topics in translational medicine presented by speakers from academia and industry.
To have the student gain understanding of the links between the diet and the etiology and progression of chronic diseases, including diabetes, gastrointestinal diseases, kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, arthritis and food allergies.
Epigenetics studies the inheritance of traits that cannot be attributed to changes in the DNA sequence. The lecture will present an overview of different epigenetic phenomena and provide detailed insight into the underlying molecular mechanisms. The role of epigenetic processes in the development of cancer and other disorders will be discussed.
This first module of the CAS Nutrition in Medicine will provide an overview of the most important concepts of nutrition. The introduction to nutrition specific physiology, will be followed by a more detailed overview of the macro- and micronutrients as well as their importance to health and disease.
This course introduces basic concepts of micro- and macronutrient nutrition. Micronutrients studied include fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins, minerals and trace elements. Macronutrients include proteins, fat and carbohydrates. Special attention is given to nutrient digestion, bioavailability, metabolism and excretion with some focus on energy metabolism.
Laboratory Course in Molecular Biology
Praktikum Molekularbiologie
Introduction to experimental molecular biology using physiological examples.
The module Nutrition in metabolic disease will cover aspects of endocrinology and physiology in relation to nutrition, as well as specifically focus on nutritional aspects of obesity (including childhood obesity), type 2 diabetes including its therapy as well as muscle and exercise. In addition, different diet forms and their effects will be discussed.
Gives the students background knowledge necessary for a basic understanding of the complex relationships between food composition and nutrition on one hand and the functioning, as well as the malfunctioning, of major organ systems on the other hand.