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
Mutuazione: 20410207 Biochimica della nutrizione in Biologia Molecolare, Cellulare e della Salute LM-6 R POLTICELLI FABIO, DI MASI ALESSANDRA
teacher profile teaching materials
- Fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins
- Macroelements
- Microelements
- Carbohydrates. Classification of carbohydrates. Carbohydrate biosynthesis. Digestion and absorption of carbohydrates. Fate and biological functions of carbohydrates. Regulation of carbohydrate metabolism.
- Lipids. Classification of lipids. Lipid digestion and absorption. Fate and biological functions of lipids. Regulation of carbohydrate metabolism.
- Proteins. Daily protein requirement. Nutritional properties of proteins. Protein digestion and amino acid fate. Biosynthesis of non-protein nitrogen compounds.
- Cozzani, Dainese "Biochimica degli alimenti e della nutrizione" Ed. Piccin.
- Biochemistry texts used for the preparation of the Biochemistry exam of the three-year degree course in Biological Sciences.
RECEPTION TIME: Monday 10 am
Mutuazione: 20410207 Biochimica della nutrizione in Biologia Molecolare, Cellulare e della Salute LM-6 R POLTICELLI FABIO, DI MASI ALESSANDRA
Programme
Module A - Prof.ssa Alessandra di Masi- Fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins
- Macroelements
- Microelements
- Carbohydrates. Classification of carbohydrates. Carbohydrate biosynthesis. Digestion and absorption of carbohydrates. Fate and biological functions of carbohydrates. Regulation of carbohydrate metabolism.
- Lipids. Classification of lipids. Lipid digestion and absorption. Fate and biological functions of lipids. Regulation of carbohydrate metabolism.
- Proteins. Daily protein requirement. Nutritional properties of proteins. Protein digestion and amino acid fate. Biosynthesis of non-protein nitrogen compounds.
Core Documentation
- Leuzzi, Bellocco, Barreca “Biochimica della Nutrizione” Ed. Zanichelli- Cozzani, Dainese "Biochimica degli alimenti e della nutrizione" Ed. Piccin.
- Biochemistry texts used for the preparation of the Biochemistry exam of the three-year degree course in Biological Sciences.
RECEPTION TIME: Monday 10 am
Type of delivery of the course
Module A of the Biochemistry of Nutrition course is a theoretical course that takes place in the second semester (March-April). Exceptionally for this academic year, due to COVID19 emergency, the course is will be delivered remotely, with two lessons (PowerPoint presentations) per week. The teacher establishes a Dropbox folder with which she shares the teaching material with the students. Complete lessons (video and audio) are delivered to the students by WeTransfer. All students interested in the course are asked to contact the teacher Alessandra di Masi at the following address: alessandra.dimasi@uniroma3.itAttendance
Attendance not mandatoryType of evaluation
During the semester in which the course is delivered, a written midterm will be available upon completion of Module A. The two-hour Module A midterm will consist of three open-ended questions. The final grade for the Biochemistry of Nutrition course will be derived from the average of the grades obtained in Modules A and B. In the event that the student has not taken one of the two tests given at the end of the two Modules or wishes to increase the grade obtained in one of them, he/she may take the oral examination with respect to the parts of the program covered by the Modules on the established appeal dates. A student who does not intend to take the in-progress tests during the semester may take the oral examination directly on the established roll call 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 judgment could be: a) Sufficient (from 18 to 20/30) b) Fair (from 21 to 23) c) Voucher (from 24 to 26) d) Excellent (from 27 to 29) e) Excellent (30) Praise is attributed to candidates clearly above the average, and whose possible notional, expressive, conceptual and logical limits are altogether irrelevant.