Food and Metabolism

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Food and Metabolism
Leerdoelen	At the end of the course, the student is able to: 1. state the different basic components of food 2. describe the uptake and transport mechanisms of nutrients 3. explain the relation between energy metabolism and health 4. explain how food influences energy metabolism and how disturbances in energy metabolism can lead to the development of chronic diseases 5. evaluate food composition on the possible consequences on health 6. summarize scientific literature and indicate in own words the relevance of these studies on the current knowledge in the field metabolism, nutrition and health.
Omschrijving	A well balanced diet promotes the functioning of the body and prevents diseases. But what is a healthy diet and what is the connection between nutrition and metabolism? How can disturbances in energy metabolism contribute to the development of chronic diseases? These are the central questions in the course Food and Metabolism. During the course, you will learn the role of nutrition and metabolism in the development of chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. In the lectures, we will address the structure, function and metabolism of macronutrients. In addition, you will gain more insight into the regulation of metabolism. In the work lectures, you will gain a deeper insight into how specific nutrients and/or disturbances in energy metabolism contribute to the pathogenesis of chronic diseases. Under the supervision of an expert, you will perform a literature study in the area of food and metabolic diseases. The results of the literature study will be presented by a presentation and in the form of an essay.
Uren per week
Onderwijsvorm	Hoorcollege (LC), Opdracht (ASM), Werkcollege (T) (Traditional lecture 15 hrs, Work lectures 12 hrs, Presentation outcome literature study 10 hrs, Writing of an essay 30 hrs and Self study 73 hrs)
Toetsvorm	Meerkeuze toets (MC), Opdracht (AST), Presentatie (P), Verslag (R) (Exam is mix of multiple choice and open questions 65%, Report 35%, Presentation will only be scored as pass/fail, Assignment of food diary will be scored as pass/fail. The final grade has to be higher than 5.75 and the students has to have a ‘pass’ for the assignment and the presentation.)
Vaksoort	bachelor
Coördinator	dr. J.K. Kruit
Docent(en)	dr. ir. E. Corpeleijn ,dr. ir. H.J.M. Harmsen ,prof. dr. J.W. Jonker ,dr. J.K. Kruit ,prof. dr. T. Plosch ,prof. dr. U.J.F. Tietge
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs Biochemistry, 8th edition, 2015 Jeremy M. Berg, Lubert Stryer, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto
Entreevoorwaarden
Opmerkingen	Students should have knowledge regarding the following: - Basic principles of cellular metabolism - Basic knowledge of the main biochemical pathways in primary carbon and energy metabolism This are learning goals of the 2nd year course ‘Metabolism’ Other (guest) lecturers: E. van de Beek Capacity max: 120 students. Attendance at the first lecture, working lectures and during presentation is mandatory. Mandatory parts: exam, report, working lecture, presentation, food diary assignment. If the student would miss a work lecture, the student will need to make a substitute assignment.
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type BSc Biology: major Behaviour and Neurosciences 2 semester II a keuzegroep BSc Biology: major Biomedical Sciences 2 semester II a keuzegroep BSc LS&T: major Behaviour and Neurosciences (cohort 2018 and 2019) 2 semester II a keuzegroep BSc LS&T: major Biomedical Sciences (cohort 2018 and 2019) 2 semester II a keuzegroep