Course: Nutrition and Food Biochemistry

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Course title Nutrition and Food Biochemistry
Course code KBC/VBP2
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
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)
  • Jemelková Jana, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Janků Martina, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Jedelská Tereza, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
additives, etc.) 2. Chemical reactions and biochemical processes in food; Biochemical toxicology of food 3. Analysis of food composition (basic chemical composition; energy value; analysis of vitamins and trace elements; determination of AMK, fats, and carbohydrates; presence of additives and contaminants; sensory properties); Practical analysis proposal for a specific food 4. Specific foods (organic foods, GMO foods, etc.); Food hygiene 5. Food microbiology 6. Digestive tract diseases and dietary restrictions 7. Food allergies and intolerances 8. Current trends in nutrition; Summary of the basic pillars of nutrition 9. Specifics of nutrition; Body composition analysis; Basic diet settings 10. Compiling a diet based on model examples

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture
  • Attendace - 24 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 15 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Extension of the subject Nutrition and Food Biochemistry (KBC/VBP). Introduction to basic terminology in food science and biochemical processes related to food and its analysis. Furthermore, nutrition and its connection to human health.
Define key terms and the relationship between nutrition and human health. Define key terms related to food.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of biochemistry.
KBC/VBP

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam

Written test, 90 minutes, 20 questions, 1 question = 2 points, total 40 points A 37-40 points B 33-36 points C 29-32 points D 25-28 points E 20-24 points F 19 points and below
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.
  • PATEL, Vinood B., ed. (2020). Molecular nutrition vitamins. London: Academic Press.


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: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Analytical Biochemist (2024) Category: Chemistry courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Biochemistry (2022) Category: Chemistry courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Summer