AGRI302274 Human nutrition

Type
Lecture
Semester hours
2
Lecturer (assistant)
Schwarz, Christiane
Organisation
Animal Nutrition, Livestock Products and Nutrition Physiology
Offered in
Wintersemester 2025/26
Languages of instruction
Englisch
Content

Gastrointestinal tract
Macronutrients
Micronutrients
Energy
Hunger and satiety
Dietary requirements for specific groups
Diet and disease
Emerging topics
Previous knowledge expected

Basic knowledge of life science, esp. chemistry, biochemistry and nutrition science
Objective (expected results of study and acquired competences)

After successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1.Explain the chemical composition, physiological roles, and metabolic functions of macro- and micronutrients.
2.Describe and compare the anatomical, functional (e.g. motility, secretion), and regulatory characteristics of major gastrointestinal compartments.
3.Analyse mucosal barrier mechanisms, epithelial cell types, nutrient transport pathways, and hormonal and neuronal control of digestive processes.
4.Evaluate how food matrix properties, processing techniques, and nutrient chemical structure influence digestibility, bioavailability, glycaemic response, and nutrient utilisation.
5.Explain and analyse fed-fasted metabolic regulation, and the integrative metabolic roles of liver, muscle, and adipose tissue.
6.Assess how different nutrients contribute to ATP production, energy storage, and metabolic adaptation under varying physiological conditions.
7.Define and justify dietary requirements for specific population groups based on their physiological characteristics and metabolic challenges.
8.Compare and interpret physiological signals of hunger and satiety and critically evaluate current theories describing their regulation.
9.Evaluate the impact of dietary patterns on selected nutrition-related diseases and metabolic disorders.
10.Apply the acquired knowledge as a foundation for advanced elective courses in nutrition sciences: Nutrition Physiology AGRI002281; Metabolism and digestion physiology (in Eng.) AGRI302280.
You can find more details like the schedule or information about exams on the course-page in BOKUonline.