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Human Nutrition II
Humanernährung II
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:29:00
Abstract
The course gives an introduction to dietary recommendations and nutrient requirements at different stages of the life cycle. It also includes lectures on the influence of nutrition on the prevention of common chronic diseases, as well as a brief introduction to national public health nutrition issues and specific aspects of international nutrition.
Objective
The learning objectives are improved student understanding of: 1) the dietary recommendations and nutrient requirements of populations at different stages of the life cycle; 2) the relation of nutrition and common chronic disease; and 3) national public health nutrition issues and specific aspects of international nutrition.
Content
The course gives a brief introduction into different areas of human nutrition. Including: 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 nutrition on the prevention of common chronic diseases, including obesity, diabetes, coronary heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis. 3) Introduction into public health nutrition issues and specific aspects of international nutrition.
Resources
Lecture Notes
The lecture details and teaching slides will be available online
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- end-of-semester examination
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Humanernährung II |
|
2 h weekly |