n.BA.LM.NRD.22HS (Nutrition-related Diseases) 
Module: Nutrition-related Diseases
This information was generated on: 06 May 2024
No.
n.BA.LM.NRD.22HS
Title
Nutrition-related Diseases
Credits
2

Description

Version: 3.0 start 01 August 2023

 

Study Programme Food Technology
Regulations Applicable RPO, 29 January 2008, School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Academic Regulations, 15 Dec. 2009, Annex for the Bachelor of Food Technology degree programme
Module Type  
  Compulsory Module  X Elective Module    Optional Module
Planned Semester 5th Semester
Module Coordinator Beatrice Baumer
Telephone / E-Mail +41 (0)58 934 57 08 / beatrice.baumer@zhaw.ch
Lecturer(s),
Speaker(s),
Associate(s)
  • Beatrice Baumer
  • Andreas Kilchör
Entrance Requirements Ernährung
Learning Outcomes and Competencies Professional competences:
The students can …
  • explain simple medical facts related to diet.
  • provide an interpretation for simple diagnostic data, commonly used for diagnosis of selected diseases.
  • apply the theory to develop product ideas and/or dietary recommendations.
Interdisciplinary competences:
The students can …
  • integrate the acquired knowledge to describe the responsibilities and opportunities the food industry has towards promoting healthier diets.
Module Content Focus of this module are pathophysiological aspects of nutrition, i.e., physiological mechanisms linking dietary choices to negative health outcomes.
  • Congenital diseases: galactosemia, phenylketonuria
  • Acute, immediate reactions due to intolerances or allergies to specific nutrients: lactose intolerance, various wheat-related disorders (coeliac disease, wheat intolerance), typical childhood food allergies, adult cross-reactivity reactions
  • Long-term consequences of unbalanced diets: obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases
 
In all cases, typical diagnostic tools, prevalence, role of diet as a therapeutic measure will be discussed. Finally, possible challenges and opportunities for  the food industry will be analysed.
Follow-up Modules Modules of the Minor Consumer Science & Nutrition
Methods of Instruction 
  • Theory (in class and as self-study)
  • Group work
Digital Resources
  • Moodle
  • Quizzes
Lesson Structure / Workload  
 Contact Hours 28
 Guided Self-Study 20
 Independent Self-Study 12
 Total Workload 60
Classroom Attendance Yes, for the introduction and practical demonstrations / case studies
Assessment Semester assignment (Erfahrungsnote) (40 %)
Abgesetzte schriftliche Modulendprüfung (60 %) / e-assessment

If there is a low number of participants, the lecturer may change the form of a repeat examination after consultation with the head of the study programme: e.g. an oral examination can be used to replace a written one. Please report any changes to the form of examinations by e-mail to pruefungsadmin.lsfm@zhaw.ch and Cc. Head of study programme.
Language of Instruction  English
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Course: Nutrition-related Diseases
No.
n.BA.LM.NRD.22HS.V
Title
Nutrition-related Diseases

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