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. Special attention is given to nutrient digestion, bioavailability, metabolism and excretion with some focus on energy metabolism.
Learning objective
To introduce the students to the both macro- and micronutrients in relation to food and metabolism.
Content
This is a self-study course. The course is devided into two parts: micronutrients are given by and macronutrients a. The micronutrients include fat-soluble vitamins, water-soluble vitamins, minerals and trace elements. The part on macronutrients introduces basic nutritional aspects of proteins, fats, carbohydrates and energy metabolism.
Lecture notes
A reading list will be provided to the students detailing chapters and lecture slides to be studied
Literature
Present Knowledge in Nutrition; Edited by: J.W. Erdman Jr., I.A. Macdonald and S.H. Zeisel; 10th edition; International Life Sciences Institute; ISBN 978-0-470-95917-6
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Additional information on mode of examination
Prüfung am Computer / computer exam zusammen mit Hauptexamen / together with main exam. Prüfungsfragen und -antworten auf Deutsch und Englisch Questions and answers in German or English
Learning materials
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Groups
No information on groups available.
Restrictions
There are no additional restrictions for the registration.
Performance assessment as a semester course