The course aims to provide students with the tools to deepen understanding of the functions of food nutrients and the main reactions they undergo during processing and storage of food. After completing the course, participants will also have acquired basic knowledge about the bioavailability of nutrients and their recommended dietary levels.

1.FOOD AND NUTRITION

Food definition and classes of food

2.NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF FOOD

Caloric content (carbohydrates, proteins, lipids)

Protein quality

Glycemic index (carbohydrates)

Atherogenic index (lipids)

3.NUTRIENTS, PHYTOCHEMICALS, UNDESIRABLE AND TOXIC COMPONENTS

4.FUNCTIONAL FOODS

5. CARBOHYDRATES

Digestion, absorption and metabolism of carbohydrates

6.LIPIDS

Digestion, absorption and metabolism of lipids

7.PROTEINS

Digestion, absorption and metabolism of proteins

8.FIBER AND ANTI-NUTRITIVE FACTORS

9.WATER-SOLUBLE VITAMINS

10.FAT-SOLUBLE VITAMINS

11. MINERALS: Macro- and Micro-elements

12.WATER

There are no mandatory prerequisites but it would be good to have good knowledge of Biochemistry

D1- KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

The student must demonstrate that he has acquired sufficient knowledge and understanding related to:

-the structure of the main molecules in food (macro, micronutrients, dietary fiber, phytochemicals, etc.) and their roles in nutrition and human physiology, in organoleptic and technological characteristics of the food;

-the biochemical aspects related to food production (fermentation processes, cheese-making, production of functional food, biotechnological production);

-the methods for the analysis and quality control of foods.

D2-APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

The student must demonstrate that he has acquired the ability to apply concepts and methodologies of biochemistry in the food and nutrition industries

D3-MAKING JUDGEMENTS

The student will achieve an adequate independence of judgment, both in their workplace and outside of it, through the formation of a solid scientific culture, whose basic concepts of biochemistry are an important component.

D4-COMMUNICATION

The student must show to be able to communicate in a simple but rigorous way, using a clear and appropriate language.

D5-LIFELONG LEARNING SKILLS

The student must show to be capable to connecting and integrating the knowledge learned in the course with those provided in previous and following courses, in particular with those supplied in the course of Food Chemistry. In addition, you must be able to update their knowledge relevant to biochemistry, consulting scientific publications in English language 

The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it

Supporting activities are not foreseen 

Teaching

Oral lessons with PC and overhead projector for Power Point presentations

Course books

Cozzani I. & Dainese E. BIOCHIMICA DEGLI ALIMENTI E DELLA NUTRIZIONE Piccin Editore.

or

Biochimica della nutrizione Ugo Leuzzi Ersilia Bellocco Davide Barreca Zanichelli Ed

All the chapters of the text must be studied fully. The topics presented in Sections 2 and 5 are not carried out.
The slides are available to students

Assessment

Oral examination during which the teacher will assess the level of preparation on knowledge of concepts, knowledge and application of techniques and procedures, mastery of a specific language, critical exercise of what is argued.

The final grade is the result of the average with the Food Chemistry grade.

Oral examination, consisting of three or more questions starting from macro-topics and gradually delving into the details of the subject. The evaluation criteria and scores of the oral examination are determined on a scale of thirty according to the following scale:
• Less than 18: insufficient level of competence. The candidate does not achieve any of the expected learning outcomes in the "knowledge and understanding" section;
• 18-20: sufficient level of competence. The candidate achieves the expected learning outcomes in the "knowledge and understanding" section;
• 21-23: fully sufficient level of competence. The candidate achieves the expected learning outcomes in the "knowledge and understanding" and "applied knowledge and understanding" sections;
• 24-26: good level of competence. The candidate achieves the expected learning outcomes in the "knowledge and understanding," "applied knowledge and understanding," and "judgment autonomy" sections;
• 27-29: very good level of competence. The candidate achieves the expected learning outcomes in the "knowledge and understanding," "applied knowledge and understanding," "judgment autonomy," and "communicative skills" sections;
• 30-30 with honors: excellent level of competence. The candidate fully achieves the expected learning outcomes in the "knowledge and understanding," "applied knowledge and understanding," "judgment autonomy," "communicative skills," and "learning ability" sections.

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.

Course books

Cozzani I. & Dainese E. BIOCHIMICA DEGLI ALIMENTI E DELLA NUTRIZIONE Piccin Editore.

All the chapters of the text must be studied fully. The topics presented in Sections 2 and 5 are not carried out.
The slides are available to students

Assessment

Oral examination during which the teacher will assess the level of preparation on knowledge of concepts, knowledge and application of techniques and procedures, mastery of a specific language, critical exercise of what is argued.

The final grade is the result of the average with the Food Chemistry grade.

Oral examination, consisting of three or more questions starting from macro-topics and gradually delving into the details of the subject. The evaluation criteria and scores of the oral examination are determined on a scale of thirty according to the following scale:
• Less than 18: insufficient level of competence. The candidate does not achieve any of the expected learning outcomes in the "knowledge and understanding" section;
• 18-20: sufficient level of competence. The candidate achieves the expected learning outcomes in the "knowledge and understanding" section;
• 21-23: fully sufficient level of competence. The candidate achieves the expected learning outcomes in the "knowledge and understanding" and "applied knowledge and understanding" sections;
• 24-26: good level of competence. The candidate achieves the expected learning outcomes in the "knowledge and understanding," "applied knowledge and understanding," and "judgment autonomy" sections;
• 27-29: very good level of competence. The candidate achieves the expected learning outcomes in the "knowledge and understanding," "applied knowledge and understanding," "judgment autonomy," and "communicative skills" sections;
• 30-30 with honors: excellent level of competence. The candidate fully achieves the expected learning outcomes in the "knowledge and understanding," "applied knowledge and understanding," "judgment autonomy," "communicative skills," and "learning ability" sections.

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.