Develop skills in relation to the development of dietary plans in pediatric age, including for patients with pathologies
• Understand the role of diet in maintaining health and supporting physiological functions in the children.
• Analyze the physiological changes related to clinical paediatics
• Be able to adapt nutrition to the specific needs
The effective acquisition of such knowledge and skills will be verified through the examination process, which may include case studies and practical exercises
Teaching methods are aimed at guaranteeing the effective acquisition of knowledge and the development of practical skills.
The teaching is divided into 25 hours of training activities and includes theoretical-frontal lessons, exercises, case studies
-Lectures: These sessions provide a comprehensive theoretical overview of the course topics and concepts. They will concern the treatment of the nutritional needs healthy patients with pathologies in the various stages of human age.
-Clinical case hands-on exercises: provide the opportunity for interactive discussions, clarification of doubts, and focus on specific topics, so students can apply their knowledge and skills. Practical experience in assessing the nutritional status, analyzing dietary patterns and designing personalized dietary approaches will be implemented.
Students can engage in active learning, ask questions and receive guidance from the teacher. The case simulate real-life scenarios, enabling students to analyze complex nutritional issues, problem solving and critical thinking skills will be developed in developing appropriate dietary interventions
- Teamwork: Collaborative teamwork improves communication skills. Students will work in teams to analyze and discuss case studies, share ideas and develop effective strategies for managing nutrition-related challenges in this field
-Students are strongly encouraged to attend all educational activities to fully benefit from the interactive nature of the course. It is recommended that you demonstrate thorough understanding and active participation in practical exercises, case discussions
Nutrition in children with/without illness
Reference texts:
- CLINICAL PEDIATRIC DIETETICS, 5th edition by Vanessa Shaw et al.
Scientific articles and research: Students will be provided with relevant scientific articles and research to deepen their understanding of specific topics and keep up to date with the latest findings in the child nutrition
Lecture notes and lecture notes: lecture notes and lecture notes will be provided summarizing the key concepts, case studies and practical guidelines discussed during the lectures
Online resources and websites: Students will have access to online resources and websites containing additional learning materials, interactive tools and multimedia resources to enhance their learning experience
The above resources are a general guide for the course
Ricevimento: Student Reception Hours: The teachers, upon specific request from the students, will provide any reception times to answer any questions or doubts relating to the course. Times can be agreed directly with individual students or groups of students. Students are encouraged to take advantage of these opportunities for clarification, guidance and academic support.
The timetable for this course is available here: EasyAcademy
Students can find additional course materials and resources on the Teams platform, in the course section: they can include, handouts, recommended reading and other information pertinent to the course subject.
For students not personally attending the course: it is important to follow the instructions provided by the teachers or by the course administration. The teachers are available to carry out theoretical frontal lessons in online mode, if requested.
Please consult your course coordinator or instructors for specific instructions.
