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Advanced Topics in Nutritional Science
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:40:34
Abstract
The course gives an introduction to selected topics relevant to nutrition science, such as dietary recommendations and nutrient requirements, undernutrition and overnutrition, special diets, as well as important micronutrients and other biologically active dietary components.
Objective
The course gives a brief introduction into different areas of human nutrition. The learning objectives are improved student understanding of: 1) dietary recommendations and the nutrient requirements at different stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy and lactation, childhood and adolescence, adults and elderly; 2) the influence of undernutrition and overnutrition, as well as specific dietary patterns (e.g. vegetarianism, veganism, weight loss diets) on health; 3) the metabolism of specific nutrients (e.g. vitamins, minerals -especially iron- and biological active ingredients), their interactions and their effect on health.
Resources
Lecture Notes
The teaching slides used in the lectures will be made available weekly on moodle.
Learning Materials (Links)
- Main link
- Moodle Kurs
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC , NDS
- 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 | Advanced Topics in Nutritional Science |
|
2 h weekly |