NUTRIZIONE E MEDICINA INTERNAModule APPLIED TECHNICAL AND DIETETIC SCIENCES
Academic Year 2024/2025 - Teacher: AGOSTINO MILLUZZOExpected Learning Outcomes
To provide essential knowledge on the pathophysiology of acute and
chronic diseases, identify their relationship and inter-dependence, and
the nutritional basis of their prevention and treatment.
Course Structure
Frontal teaching
Required Prerequisites
Knowledge of physiology, biochemistry and anatomy
Attendance of Lessons
Mandatory attendance
Detailed Course Content
Objective examination
Assessment of clinical and anthropometric indices
Hormonal regulation of appetite and satiety
Nutrition in the elderly
Nutrition in the adult
Food intolerances and allergies
Protein-energy malnutrition
Nutritional deficiencies
Assessment of clinical and anthropometric indices
Hormonal regulation of appetite and satiety
Nutrition in the elderly
Nutrition in the adult
Food intolerances and allergies
Protein-energy malnutrition
Nutritional deficiencies
Textbook Information
Nutrizione Umana- Rivellese-Annuzzi-Capaldo-Vaccaro
Course Planning
| Subjects | Text References | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Objective examination | |
| 2 | Assessment of clinical and anthropometric parameter | |
| 3 | Hormonal regulation of appetite and satiety | |
| 4 | Nutrition in the elderly | |
| 5 | Nutrition in adults | |
| 6 | Food intolerances and allergies | |
| 7 | Protein-energy malnutrition | |
| 8 | Nutritional deficiencies |
Learning Assessment
Learning Assessment Procedures
Ongoing test and oral examination
Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises
Nutritional approach for patients affected by diabetes and hypertension