Food psychology, food and human nutritionModule Dietary Techniques Applied Sciences
Academic Year 2024/2025 - Teacher: AGOSTINO MILLUZZOExpected Learning Outcomes
Approach to physiological, psychological and endocrine-metabolic aspects of
human nutrition and acquire the basic skills to provide appropriate
nutritional support.
Course Structure
Frontal lessons
Required Prerequisites
Knowledge of physiology, biochemistry and anatomy
Attendance of Lessons
Mandatory
Detailed Course Content
Macro and micro nutrients
Assessments of eating habits
Tables of food composition
Metabolic and dietary requirements
Assessment of nutritional status
Taste regulation and psychological influences on nutritionTextbook Information
Nutrizione Umana- Rivellese-Annuzzi-Capaldo-Vaccaro - Nutrizione Umana
Course Planning
| Subjects | Text References | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Macro and micro nutrients | |
| 2 | Assessments of eating habits | |
| 3 | Tables of food composition | |
| 4 | Metabolic and dietary requirements | |
| 5 | Assessment of nutritional status | |
| 6 | Taste regulation and psychological influences on nutrition |
Learning Assessment
Learning Assessment Procedures
Ongoing and oral evaluation
Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises
Caloric requirement assessment mode