Food psychology, food and human nutrition
Module Dietary Techniques Applied Sciences

Academic Year 2023/2024 - Teacher: AGOSTINO MILLUZZO

Expected Learning Outcomes

Approach to physiological, psychological and endocrine-metabolic aspects of human nutrition and acquire the basic skills to provide appropriate nutritional support.

Course Structure

Frontal lessons

Required Prerequisites

Knowledge of physiology, biochemistry and anatomy

Attendance of Lessons

Mandatory

Detailed Course Content

Macro and micro nutrients

Assessments of eating habits

Tables of food composition

Metabolic and dietary requirements

Assessment of nutritional status

Taste regulation and psychological influences on nutrition

Textbook Information

Nutrizione Umana- Rivellese-Annuzzi-Capaldo-Vaccaro - Nutrizione Umana

Course Planning

 SubjectsText References
1Macro and micro nutrients
2Assessments of eating habits
3Tables of food composition
4Metabolic and dietary requirements
5Assessment of nutritional status
6Taste regulation and psychological influences on nutrition

Learning Assessment

Learning Assessment Procedures

Ongoing and oral evaluation

Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises

Caloric requirement assessment mode