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Study Plan
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Laurea magistrale in Biotecnologie agro-alimentari - Enrollment from 2025/2026The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
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TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.
Functional foods (2009/2010)
Teaching code
4S02763
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
6
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
AGR/16 - AGRICULTURAL MICROBIOLOGY
Period
2nd Semester dal Mar 1, 2010 al Jun 15, 2010.
Learning outcomes
The course aims at giving the basic knowledge on functional foods, i.e. the food products having peculiar nutritional properties and which can positively influence the physiological well-being and the health of man. Moreover, information will be provided on the relationships occurring among host, gut microbiota and food.
Program
The food pyramids. Classes of functional foods and specific health indications. Chemical and biological composition of food and their impact on the physiology of the individual. Probiotics and prebiotics in the prevention of diseases and in the maintenance of the well-being. The food integrators. Food choices: omnivores, vegetarians and vegans. Scientific evidences of the relation between nutrition and health. The gut-brain axis. Microbiology of the gastro-intestinal tract. Ecological and methodological aspects of the characterization of bacterial communities. Basic concepts of the gastro-intestinal immune system. Cellular homeostasis and physiological balance of the body.
Examination Methods
No in itinere tests are planned. The final examination will be oral.
