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The Role of Food and Nutrition for Disease Prevention
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:40:57
Abstract
The course teaches the links between the diet and the etiology and progression of chronic diseases.
Objective
To examine and understand the protective effects of foods and food ingredients in the maintenance of health and the prevention of chronic disease, as well as the progression of complications of chronic diseases.
Content
The course evaluates food and nutrition in relation to primary and secondary prevention of chronic diseases.
Resources
Lecture Notes
There is no script. Powerpoint presentations and relevant literature will be made available online to students.
Literature
Obligatory course literature to be provided by the responsible lecturer and the individual invited lecturers.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC , NDS , WBZ
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- end-of-semester examination
- Digital
- The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich.
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | The Role of Food and Nutrition for Disease Prevention |
|
2 h weekly |