Course: Nutrition and Food Biochemistry

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Course title Nutrition and Food Biochemistry
Course code KBC/VBP
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Janků Martina, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Basics of nutritional biochemistry (basal and energy metabolism, energy balance) and anatomy of the digestive system 2. Proteins, carbohydrates, fiber 3. Lipids, fatty acids, steroids 4. Mineral substances and vitamins 5. Substances with antioxidant effects; the human microbiome 6. Principles of a healthy diet, nutritional value of food, malnutrition (parenteral and enteral nutrition) 7. Eating disorders, obesity and food-related diseases 8. Nutrition of children 9. Alternative ways of eating 10. Functional foods and nutraceuticals, food additives 11. Nutrition and sport 12. Basic pillars of creating menus, nutrition in the prevention of chronic diseases

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture
  • Preparation for the Exam - 55 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 26 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Understand the basic terminology and biochemical processes in the field of nutrition, as well as nutrition and its impact on human health and vitality.
Define the main terms and the relationship of nutrition to human health.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of biochemistry.
KBC/BCH

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark, Written exam

Written test, one hour, 25 questions, 1 question = 2 points, total 50 points A 46-50 points B 42-45 points C 38-41 points D 34-37 points E 30-33 points F less than 30 points
Recommended literature
  • Burdychová Radka. (2009). Preventivní výživa. Brno.
  • Klimešová Iva. (2013). Fyziologie výživy. Olomouc.
  • Kohout Pavel. (2021). Klinická výživa. Praha.
  • Mandelová Lucie; Hrnčiříková Iva. (2007). Základy výživy ve sportu. Brno.
  • Vinood B. Patel. (2020). Molecular nutrition vitamins. London.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Biochemistry (2022) Category: Chemistry courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Analytical Biochemist (2024) Category: Chemistry courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Biochemistry (2022) Category: Chemistry courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter