Advanced human nutrition
Entry Requirements
- 7\.5 credits Biochemistry
- 7\.5 credits Animal or Human Physiology
- 15 credits Food science
- 5 credits Nutrition
- English 6 from upper secondary school
Course facts
LV0138, Advanced human nutrition, 7.5 Hp
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Syllabus
Finalized by: PN-NJ, 2024-11-15
Valid from : Autumn semester 2025 (2025-09-01)
Level
Second cycle (A1N)
Main field of study
Food Science
Grading Scale
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.
Course language
English
Entry Requirements
- 7\.5 credits Biochemistry
- 7\.5 credits Animal or Human Physiology
- 15 credits Food science
- 5 credits Nutrition
- English 6 from upper secondary school
Objectives
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- analyse the principles governing regulation of appetite and food consumption;
- evaluate the human requirement for nutrients in connection to health;
- characterise and compare appropriate study designs and key methods for nutrition research;
- map diseases in which nutrition is considered to be of great importance;
- explain molecular and genetic mechanisms of how diet affects health;
- generalise basic theory and methodology in nutritional epidemiology:
- search for and summarise scientific literature on the topic of human nutrition and physiology.
Content
Subject-related content
- Physiological process regulating food intake and storage
- Modern methods and approaches in nutrition (metabolomics and precision nutrition)
- Molecular nutrition
- Gut microbiota and health
- Nutritional epidemiology
- Literature study in nutrition
Teaching formats
To further student learning and promote discussion, a variety of methods are used:
Lectures, own study, seminars, group work and presentations. Study visits may be included.
The course focuses on the following generic competencies:
- Communication
- Ethics
- Group dynamics and personal development
- Information competence
- Critical thinking
The following course components are compulsory:
Note that attendence is obligatory at all presentations, seminars and potential study visits.
Collaboration with the surrounding community takes place through:
Invited lecturers and publication of 1-2 pieces of writing on the SLU website.
Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course
The course is examined through written examination, presentations and written assignments. The final grade is based both on the written examination and tasks during the course.
Responsible Department/Equivalent
Department of Molecular Sciences
Supplementary information
Included in program
- Agriculture and Food Science
- Agricultural Science with a Specialisation in Food Science
Module set
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Single module | 7.5 | 0001 |
The Course Replaces
LV0114; LV0136