DIETOTERAPIA NELLE DIVERSE FASI DELLA VITA
Module endocrinology

Academic Year 2024/2025 - Teacher: LAURA SCIACCA

Expected Learning Outcomes

The course aims to deepen the knowledge on the pathophysiological mechanisms of the main endocrine-metabolic diseases correlated to pregnancy and in some clinical conditions of adulthood

and the role of diet in their prevention and treatment.

Course Structure

Frontal and theoretical-practical lessons.

Required Prerequisites

Prerequisites according to the regulations of the course of study.

Attendance of Lessons

Attendance to lessons  according to the rules of the course of study.

Detailed Course Content

- Iodine intake

- Diabetes and pregnancy

- Menopause

- Calcium metabolism and osteoporosis

- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

Textbook Information

- Endocrinologia e Metabolismo, F. Trimarchi, D. Cucinotta, Editore: EDAS, 2010

- Vanozzi G- Leandro G. Lineamenti di Dietoterapia e nutrizione clinica, Il Pensiero Scientifico Editore, 2009


AuthorTitlePublisherYearISBN
F. Trimarchi,  D. CucinottaEndocrinologia e MetabolismoEDAS20109788878203365
Vanozzi G., Leandro G.Lineamenti di Dietoterapia e nutrizione clinicaIl Pensiero Scientifico20099788849002591

Course Planning

 SubjectsText References
1Iodine intakeEndocrinologia e Metabolismo, F. Trimarchi e D. Cucinotta,Editore: EDAS, 2010; Vanozzi G- Leandro G. Lineamenti diDietoterapia e nutrizione clinica, Il Pensiero Scientifico Editore
2Diabetes and pregnancyEndocrinologia e Metabolismo, F. Trimarchi e D. Cucinotta, Editore: EDAS, 2010; Vanozzi G- Leandro G. Lineamenti di Dietoterapia e nutrizione clinica, Il Pensiero Scientifico Editore
3Menopause and OsteoporosisEndocrinologia e Metabolismo, F. Trimarchi e D. Cucinotta, Editore: EDAS, 2010; Vanozzi G- Leandro G. Lineamenti di Dietoterapia e nutrizione clinica, Il Pensiero Scientifico Editore
4Polycystic ovary syndrome Endocrinologia e Metabolismo, F. Trimarchi e D. Cucinotta, Editore: EDAS, 2010; Vanozzi G- Leandro G. Lineamenti di Dietoterapia e nutrizione clinica, Il Pensiero Scientifico Editore

Learning Assessment

Learning Assessment Procedures

Oral examination

Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises

- Iodine intake

- Nutritional therapy in pregnancy

- Weight gain in pregnancy 

- Menopause

- Osteoporosis 

- Polycystic ovary syndrome