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.

Studierende bearbeiten in Projektteams Fragestellungen von Praxispartner:innen aus dem Agro-Food Bereich. Sie entwickeln wissenschaftlich fundierte, praxistaugliche Lösungsvorschläge und wenden dabei ihre im Studium sowie im Rahmen der Lehrveranstaltung erworbenen fachspezifischen, methodenspezifischen, sozialen und persönlichen Kompetenzen an.

The lecture series takes place at the ETH Hönggerberg and covers a variety of major activities involved in drug discovery: selecting drug targets, technologies used in drug discovery, small, medium and large drugs, objectives of the medicinal chemist, assessing drug safety, principles of personalized medicine, designing clinical trials, how intellectual property is protected, as well as others.

In groups, students address real-world case studies focusing on the links between nutrition and health. Each case is introduced in a case brief and presented to the class by the respective group, followed by a class discussion facilitated by the group and the lecturer. Cases cover diverse topics in public health.

A balanced diet is essential to maintain health throughout life. Increased nutrient density of diets is important to support growth, immunity and cognitive function. This course covers the role of diet and nutrition throughout the life cycle and discusses prevention of nutrition-related disorders and diseases.

Die Grundlagen des Welternährungssystem werden anhand von Fallbeispielen aus der Forschung entlang der Wertschöpfungskette vermittelt.In einem begleitenden Lernelement können die Studierenden nicht nur selbst gewählte Themen des Welternährungssystems vertiefen, sondern lernen auch Methoden der Künstlichen Intelligenz – wie etwa ChatGPT oder vergleichbare Modelle – kennen und anwenden.