752-6202-00L  Nutrition Case Studies

SemesterSpring Semester 2021
LecturersJ. Baumgartner
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish


AbstractIn groups, students address real-world case studies focusing on the links between nutrition and health. Each case is being introduced by the lecturer and presented to the class by the respective group, followed by a class discussion facilitated by the group and the lecturer.
Learning objectiveThe aim of the course is to improve the students’:

- Understanding of the relationships between nutrition/diets and several major diseases/health outcomes.

- Ability to integrate knowledge on diet/nutrition, health/disease and methodologies in nutrition sciences.

- Ability to make evidence-based decisions/recommendations by gathering and analyzing scientific information.

- Communication and problem solving skills, as well as critical thinking ability.
Lecture notesPresentation slides, case studies, and relevant literature will be shared.
LiteratureRelevant scientific literature will be provided.
Prerequisites / NoticeStudents are expected to attend and actively participate in the course, which includes the presentation of a case study (in groups), critical reading of the pertinent literature, and participation in class discussions.