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752-6102-00L 3 Credits MSC , NDS , WBZ D-USYS , D-HEST
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The Role of Food and Nutrition for Disease Prevention

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Maria Andersson
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:37:06

Abstract

The course teaches the links between the diet and the etiology and progression of chronic diseases

Objective

In this course, students will gain an understanding for the role of food and nutrition in the: - maintenance of health, - prevention of chronic disease, - progression of chronic diseases... ...at different life-stages.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Presentations of the lecturers and relevant literature will be available on Moodle.

Literature

Obligatory course literature will be provided by the individual lecturers.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC , NDS , WBZ
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination
Mode
written 105 minutes
Aids
None
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
  • Fri 08:15-10:00 (HG D 1.1)
2 h weekly

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