Dietistic

The subjects covered in the lessons will adhere to the sequence outlined in the program. At the start of each week, the subjects for the following week will be provided. Definitions, legislation and differences between functional, nutraceutical, enriched foods (and components) Biological role and food sources of the various hydro and fat-soluble vitamins Non nutritional components with functional value: polyphenols, carotenoids, organosulfurics. Calcium, zinc, magnesium, selenium and iron metabolism. Microbioma. Pre- and Probiotics

No pre requisites

Abali, Cline, Franklin, Viselli Le basi della Biochimica (terza edizione) Zanichelli Nelson e Cox Introduzione alla biochimica di Lehninger Zanichelli - Leuzzi, Berrocco, Barreca Biochimica della nutrizione Zanichelli -Arienti Le basi molecolari della nutrizione Piccin

Frontal lessons

Mandatory attendance

An oral examination will cover all three parts of the course.

Frontal lessons

INTRODUCTION TO METABOLISM Overview of metabolism (anabolism and catabolism). Enzymatic activity, factors affecting enzymatic activity, pH, temperature, Michaelis-Menten kinetics, covalent modifications and allosteric regulation; coenzymes, NAD and FAD structure and functions; Gibbs free energy and exergonic reactions. CARBOHYDRATES Classification and physiological significance; mechanisms of absorption, transport and digestion. Metabolism of glycides, glycolysis, Krebs cycle, oxidative phosphorylation. Cori cycle. Pathway of pentose phosphates, Gluconeogenesis, Glycogenesis and Glycogen synthesis. Regulation of metabolism. LIPIDS Classification and physiological significance; mechanisms of absorption, transport and digestion. Lipid metabolism, Beta-oxidation of fatty acids; Ketone bodies: ketogenesis, ketolysis; Lipid biosynthesis: fatty acids and cholesterol. Regulation of metabolism

none

Abali, Cline, Franklin, Viselli Biochemistry (terza edizione) Zanichelli

Mandatory attendance

Oral examination: a single test covering the 3 course modules

In-person classroom lectures