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Advanced Topics in Nutritional Science
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:38:11
Abstract
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 including throughout the life stages, and nutri-(epi)genetics.
Objective
The course gives a brief introduction into different specialities within human nutrition. The learning objectives of this course are to improve student understanding of: 1) dietary recommendations and nutrient requirements at different stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy and lactation, childhood and adolescence, adults and elderly, and for sports persons; 2) the influence of undernutrition and overnutrition, as well as specific dietary patterns (e.g. vegetarianism, veganism, fasting, weight loss diets) on health; 3) the metabolism of specific nutrients (e.g. vitamins, minerals and fatty acids) and their effect on health; 4) nutri-(epi)genetics and the interactions between genes and the environment with respect to nutrition and health; 5) the microbiome and its modulation by nutritional factors.
Resources
Lecture Notes
The teaching slides used in the lectures will be made available each week on Moodle.
Literature
Any reading recommendations will be given per lecture.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC , NDS
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- end-of-semester examination
- Mode
- written 90 minutes
- Aids
- None
- 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 |