752-6003-00L Introduction to Nutritional Science
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2019 |
| Lecturers | M. B. Zimmermann, C. Wolfrum |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Comment | Only for Agricultural Science BSc. |
| Abstract | This course introduces basic concepts of micro- and macronutrient nutrition. Micronutrients studied include fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins, minerals and trace elements. Macronutrients include proteins, fat and carbohydrates. |
| Learning objective | To introduce the students to the both the macro- and the micronutrients. |
| Content | The lectutres on micronutrients are given by Prof. Zimmermann and the lectures on macronutrients are given by Prof. Wolfrum. Prof. Zimmermann discusses the micronutrients, including fat-soluble vitamins, water-soluble vitamins, minerals and trace elements. Prof. Wolfrum introduces basic nutritional aspects of proteins, fats, carbohydrates and energy metabolism. |
| Lecture notes | There is no script. Powerpoint presentations will be 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 |