CODE 118272 ACADEMIC YEAR 2025/2026 CREDITS 3 cfu anno 1 SCIENZE E CULTURE AGROALIMENTARI DEL MEDITERRANEO 11758 (L/GASTR R) - IMPERIA SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR MED/49 LANGUAGE Italian TEACHING LOCATION IMPERIA SEMESTER 2° Semester MODULES Questo insegnamento è un modulo di: DIETETICS, HEALTH AND NUTRITION, FOOD MYCOLOGY OVERVIEW Knowing the nutritional needs of the population and knowing how to adapt them to the different stages of life and different dietary styles is essential to be able to acquire the skills to compose healthy and balanced dishes and recipes. AIMS AND CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES The objectives of this module include knowledge of the nutritional needs of the Italian population according to the updated LARN and the consumption recommendations for each category of nutrients and foods in the different stages of life. Knowing the CREA Guidelines. AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES Knowing how to compose a healthy dish based on the characteristics and dietary choices of a person and recognize dietary and lifestyle errors. TEACHING METHODS The course comprises in-person lessons, multimedia presentation and laboratory activities. SYLLABUS/CONTENT The nutritional needs of the Italian population according to the LARN. CREA guidelines. Different dietary styles widespread in the population. Mechanisms of regulation of sensory perception in healthy subjects. RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY PDF slides of the lectures, as well as additional materials in PDF format are available for download on Aulaweb for students enrolled in the course. TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD IRENE CAFFA Ricevimento: On appointemnt writing to irene.caffa@unige.it LESSONS LESSONS START Please refer to the detailed schedule at the following link: https://easyacademy.unige.it/portalestudenti/. Class schedule The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION The final exam will include a discussion of a clinical case and oral questions, ASSESSMENT METHODS Successful learning of the subject is assessed by the student's ability to master the knowledge of nutritional requirements and the principles of healthy eating in healthy individuals. FURTHER INFORMATION On appointment writing to irene.caffa@unige.it