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395-0302-00L 3 Credits NDS , WBZ D-HEST

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Nutrition in Metabolic Disease

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Ferdinand von Meyenn

Does not take place this semester.

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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:14:38

Abstract

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.

Objective

Students understand how nutrition is closely linked to endocrinology. Students can develop nutritional strategies to improve health of obese patients. Students can apply nutritional concepts in the support of treatment and prevention of type 2 diabetes. Students can judge different diet forms in terms of their effect health/specific health aspects.

General Information

Language: English
Levels: NDS , WBZ
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: ungraded semester performance

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components