Ateneo - UPO

The course will deal the bases for the evaluation of lifespan nutrition in healthy subjects. Gender related findings will be widely discussed.
The bases are laid for the reading of the guidelines, the drafting of diet plans, the critical interpretation of scientific data on nutrition and diets in the healthy subject and in relation to the prevention of some diseases with a high epidemiological impact.

“Manuale di Nutrizione Applicata” Riccardi, Pacioni, Giacco, Rivellese. Idelson Gnocchi.
ISBN 978-88-7947-617-1
“Le basi molecolari della Nutrizione” Giuseppe Arienti. Piccin ISBN 978-88-299-2698-5
“Mauale di nutrizione in età evolutiva”, SIPPS
"Scienze dell'alimentazione e nutrizione clinica" Giuseppe Bucciante, Annamaria Bernardi. Piccin ISBN 978-88-299-29916-0

National & international guidelines, consensus and statement published by national and international Societies or Panels of Experts
(ES, SINU, SIO, SIE, ADA, AACE, AHA)

To increase the knowledge on nutrition basing on EBM and the latest topics of the scientific research, understanding the main national and international Guidelines
Fundamentals for performing a correct nutritional history in healthy subjects and the risks associated with an improper nutrition
To increase the knowledge on the efficacy and safety of nutritional programs in primary prevention

Notes of food chemistry
Notes of food biochemistry
Notes of physiology of nutrition
Notes of nutrition (macronutrients and micronutrients)

Lectures (ppt slide); teamwork, debates (pro & cons on nutrition hot topics)

Elective activities: Attendance of the Division of Pediatrics; SCDU of Endocrinology, or SCDO of Human Nutrition and Dietetics.
Students with physical disabilities, Learning Disabilities or Special Education Needs can request specific services and tools via the Staff Sviluppo e Coordinamento Carriere e Servizi alle Studentesse e agli Studenti, consulting the University webpage: https://www.uniupo.it/en/services/services-students-physical-or-learning-disabilities Students with disabilities, learning disabilities or special education needs, once they have contacted the University Staff, can refer to the tutor in charge of the course to define the examination modalities, concerning academic aspects.

Oral examination: discussion of a recent published paper chosen by the student + 2 questions on the topics covered by the course.

Nomenclature Mentions of macro and micronutrients; mentions of metabolism and physiology of nutrients Body composition Energy expenditure LARN, food pyramids; Italian guidelines for a healthy nutrition (CREA 2018); NHS nutrition programs for prevention Guidelines WHO 2023 Dietary day Food service for group care Nutrient medical history Obesity and nutrition (physiopathology; Italian guidelines) Metabolic syndrome and nutrition Osteoporosis and nutrition Cancer and nutrition (WRFC; EPIC study) Exercises: plan for food services; a dietary plan for a healthy individual; BIA and indirect calorimetry, debate on BPA Nutrition & sport Gender equallity: when available, gender-related effects by nutrition and on nutrition will be evaluated. Gender mainstreaming: approaches to grant equal benefits in actions and activities for women and men and for eliminating gender inequalities.

The student will be able to understand recent research results in the field of nutrition and evaluate its clinical applicability, benefits and risks. The student will be able to formulate nutritional plans for healthy subjects.
Gender related differences will be evaluated.