The Nutrition Biochemistry course is aimed at providing to the students the basic knowledge to understand the molecular mechanisms by which the human organism uses macro- and micro-nutrients to produce the energy needed to maintain the order which characterizes every living being.
In particular, the objectives of the course are the comprehension of the pathways through which the different groups of nutrients (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins and minerals) and other substances of natural and non-natural origin (ethanol, stimulant beverages, xenobiotics) are assimilated and transformed in the human body, and how they influence its metabolic status.
Finally, one of the aims is also that of illustrating the production of reactive oxygen species linked to metabolism and the protective role exerted by antioxidant compounds of dietary origin.
In particular, the objectives of the course are the comprehension of the pathways through which the different groups of nutrients (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins and minerals) and other substances of natural and non-natural origin (ethanol, stimulant beverages, xenobiotics) are assimilated and transformed in the human body, and how they influence its metabolic status.
Finally, one of the aims is also that of illustrating the production of reactive oxygen species linked to metabolism and the protective role exerted by antioxidant compounds of dietary origin.
teacher profile teaching materials
- Uptake and usage of
- Vitamins
- Carbohydrates
- Lipids
- Amino acids and proteins
- Metabolism of the main alcoholic and psychoactive drinks of nutritional value
- Signal transduction and regulation of metabolic pathways
- Metabolic regulation of the nutrition-fasting cycle
- Reactive oxygen species
- Endogenous and exogenous antioxidants
- Xenobiotics
- Arienti "Le basi molecolari della nutrizione"
- Cozzani, Dainese "Biochimica degli alimenti e della nutrizione" Ed. Piccin.
- General Biochemistry textbooks adopted for the Biochemistry Course of the bachelor degree in Biological Sciences.
Mutuazione: 20410207 Biochimica della nutrizione in Biologia per la ricerca molecolare, cellulare e fisiopatologica LM-6 POLTICELLI FABIO
Programme
- General overview of the plastic and energetic function of nutrients- Uptake and usage of
- Vitamins
- Carbohydrates
- Lipids
- Amino acids and proteins
- Metabolism of the main alcoholic and psychoactive drinks of nutritional value
- Signal transduction and regulation of metabolic pathways
- Metabolic regulation of the nutrition-fasting cycle
- Reactive oxygen species
- Endogenous and exogenous antioxidants
- Xenobiotics
Core Documentation
- Leuzzi, Bellocco, Barreca “Biochimica della Nutrizione” Ed. Zanichelli- Arienti "Le basi molecolari della nutrizione"
- Cozzani, Dainese "Biochimica degli alimenti e della nutrizione" Ed. Piccin.
- General Biochemistry textbooks adopted for the Biochemistry Course of the bachelor degree in Biological Sciences.
Type of delivery of the course
The Nutrition Biochemistry course is a theoretical course held in the second semester (march-giugno) and organized into two weekly lessons of two hours with the use of digital media.Attendance
Attendance is optional but highly recommended as it facilitates the achievement of positive results in the written tests.Type of evaluation
The evaluation will be carried out through two written tests during the course and a final oral test on the established dates. The final grade will evaluate the following parameters: a) Appropriateness, correctness and congruity of acquired knowledge and skills; b) Appropriate use of the specific language of the discipline; c) Expressive capacity; d) Logical skills; e) Synthesis skills; f) Ability to link different topics. Consequently, the final grade can be: a) Sufficient (from 18 to 20/30) b) Fair (from 21 to 23) c) Good (from 24 to 26) d) Optimum (from 27 to 29) e) Excellent (30) The "laude" is attributed to candidates clearly above the average, and whose eventual notional, expressive, conceptual and logical limits are altogether irrelevant.