Class Nutritional Biochemistry

Nutritional Biochemistry will focus on learning the chemical properties and structure of the micro- and macro-nutrients, how is accomplished the digestion and absorption of these micro- and macro-nutrients, as well as, the main metabolic pathways of the nutrients and their regulatory mechanisms, and which are the main functions of the nutrients in the human cell and tissues. There will also be given an emphasis to the pathologies associated with nutrient deficiency and its toxicity, and to the common metabolic diseases (e.g. atherosclerosis, diabetes, obesity, lactose intolerance). The student will acquire competences /or critically analysis of scientific papers, reviews, advertising, dietary recommendations and other issues related with the topic that are taught in this course.

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1..Introduction to nutrients.    Definition, type of nutrients. Constitution Function of nutrients 2. Food    Concept. Features. Functional foods. Nutraceutical. Additives, Supplements 3. Nutrition guide and evaluation.    Nutrient-Food-Health Relationship.Dietary Guidelines 4-  Labeling.      Features. Benefits Mandatory Mentions. Nutritional claim. 5-Digestion and Absorption.   Digestive system, chemical and physical processes of digestion. Absorption. Regulation of intestinal activity 6. Metabolic pathways.    Review of the main metabolic pathways. Hormones Regulation  7. Diet and health .Nutrition in sport.  8. Pathologies associated with nutrition. .    Metabolic syndrome. Obesity. Delipidemia. Alcohol metabolism

Problem solving in laboratory context. Introduce films and demonstrations in the Program Integration of syllabus to other diagnostic situations

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