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Human Nutrition I
Humanernährung I
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Abstract
This course includes basic aspects of micro and macro nutrient nutrition. Micronutrients studied include fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins, minerals and trace elements. There is a focus on micro-nutrients during food processing.Macro nutrients include proteins, fat and carbohydrates. Special attention is given to nutrient digestion and metabolism with focus on energy metabolism.
Objective
To introduce the students to the both macro- and micro nutrients in relation to food and metabolism.
Content
The course is devided into two parts. The lectutres on Micronutrients are given by Prof. Hurrell and the lectures on Macronutrients are given by Prof. Wenk. Micronutrients include fat-soluble vitamins, water-soluble vitamins, minerals and trace elements. Within this part there is also a discussion of the fate of micro- and macro nutrients during food processing. Prof. Wenk introduces basic nutritional aspects of proteins, fats, carbohydrates and energy metabolism. The nutrients are described in relation to digestion, absorption and metabolism. Special aspects of homeostasis and homeorhesis are emphasized.
Resources
Lecture Notes
There is a script in general nutrition (part Prof. Wenk). powerpoint presentationa are made available.
Literature
Elmadfa I & Leitzmann C: Ernährung des Menschen UTB Ulmer, Stuttgart, 4. überarb. Ausgabe 2004 ISBN-10: 3825280365; ISBN-13: 978-3825280369 Garrow JS and James WPT: Human Nutrition and Dietetics Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh, 11th rev. ed. 2005 ISBN-10: 0443056277; ISBN-13: 978-0443056277
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- end-of-semester examination
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture |
Humanernährung I
Prof. Hurrell liest auf Englisch, Prof. Wenk auf Deutsch
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2 h weekly |