Studying at the University of Verona
Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.
Study Plan
The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.
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Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)
TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.
Medicine and nutrition (2023/2024)
Teaching code
4S010588
Academic staff
Coordinator
Credits
6
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
MED/09 - INTERNAL MEDICINE
Period
2° Semestre dal Mar 1, 2024 al Jun 30, 2024.
Courses Single
Not Authorized
Learning objectives
The course of Medicine and Nutrition aims to provide the knowledge for the evaluation of the nutritional status, body composition, metabolism and energy balance, energy needs and individual nutrients, as well as the learning of the neuro-hormonal mechanisms that affect eating behavior and body weight.
The student will also acquire knowledge on the influence of food on the state of health and well-being of man, on the principles of proper nutrition, on the prevention of diseases, in particular chronic-degenerative diseases, on the role of nutrition in regulating the immune response and intestinal microbiota, as well as on the nutritional aspects of populations in particular physiological conditions such as aging.
Examination methods
Multiple choice written test to verify the overall degree of knowledge of the subject of this course.
Prerequisites and basic notions
Pathophysiology of the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, digestive, hematopoietic, endocrinological and osteoskeletal systems
Program
Main cardiovascular and pulmonary, renal, intestinal, hepatic, hematological, endocrinological, and osteoarticular diseases of interest for the internal medicine setting
Bibliography
Didactic methods
Frontal lessons
Learning assessment procedures
Written exam with multiple-choice answers
Evaluation criteria
The student will have to demonstrate knowledge of the main internal medicine pathologies, the pathophysiological basis of these diseases and their prevalence in the general population with particular attention to the role of lifestyle, diet and nutraceuticals. The knowledge of the main clinical consequences of the most important nutritional deficiencies will be evaluated.
Criteria for the composition of the final grade
30 multiple choice questions, passing is achieved with 18 correct answers
Exam language
Italiano
