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Metabolism and nutrition from infancy to adolescence (Corso Elettivo) (2015/2016)
Teaching code
4S001011
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
1
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
MED/38 - PAEDIATRICS
Period
Corsi elettivi 1° semestre dal Oct 12, 2015 al Dec 18, 2015.
Learning outcomes
Basal knowledge of growth physiology, body composition, and energy and nutrient metabolism from conception to adolescence.
Basal knowledge of infant nutrition and of the main nutritional disorders of children and adolescents
Program
Metabolism and nutrition from infancy to adolescence
1. Fetal and infact growth: regulation mechanisms. Body composition: from conception to adulthood. Metabolic programming.
2. Energy requirement of infants, children and adolescents: components, methods of measurement, predictors.
3. Organs and metabolic regulations: anatomy and function.
4. Breast milk and infant formula: evidences and myths - theory and exercises.
5. Weaning: theory and exercises.
6. Obesity and thinness: –definition, etiopathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment.
| Author | Title | Publishing house | Year | ISBN | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agosti M, et al. | Manuale di nutrizione in età evolutiva (Edizione 1) | Cuzzolin s.r.l. | 2016 | 978-88-87479-97-3 |
Examination Methods
Eligibility on the basis of attendance
Date and time: December 2015; date will be announced
Place: UOC Pediatria ad Indirizzo Diabetologico e Malattie del Metabolismo – Padiglione 3 B.Trento
For students at 5 and 6 year.
