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	BIOL2018-1   Human and animal nutritions Duration :   24h Th Credits/ECTS :   Bachelor in bioengineering, 3rd year Second semester 2 One-year preliminary programme leading to the Master in Bioengineering Second semester 2 Master in Forests and natural Areas Engineering, Professional Focus, 1st year Second semester 2 Holder(s) :   André Thewis Language :   French language Course contents :   I. Composition and analysis of foods and feedstuffs - Study of main organic nutrients (carbohydrates, fats and nitrogenous components): classification, sources, general metabolism and main associated diseases (ex.: dental caries, metabolic syndrom - type II diabete, obesity, cardiovascular diseases; lactose intolerance; food allergies, kwashiorkor, marasm; food and cancer; rumen acidosis and alcalose, ...) - Spotlight on alcohol. II. Evaluation of food and feedstuff nutritional value: digestibility, bioavailability; bioenergetic; protein quality and measurement. III. Regulation of foods, feedstuffs and water intake; spotlight on eating disorders. IV. Nutritional recommendations of adult, healthy human (included minerals and vitamins). Determination of energy and proteins requirements; dietary guidelines for human, food guide pyramid. Spotlight on complementary and alternative nutrition: vegetarism; functionnal foods (definition; examples; detailed study of antioxyants in relation with oxydative stress); food additives; nutrigenomic. Course objective :   To give a basic training in human and animal nutrition After completing the course the student is expected to Understand the basis of human and animal nutrition in order to be able to interact in a general discussion in this field. Undertake a bibliographic study on a general topic in this field. Prerequisites :   -- CB101 - Biological molecules chemistry -- AM212 - Complements of comparative animal anatomy and physiology -- AM101 - Comparative animal anatomy and physiology Organization :   Lectures : 24h Written notes :   Syllabus; copies of transparancies Nutrition, 2007, P. Insel, R.E. Turner, D. Ross, Jones and Bartlett Publishers Canada, 782 pages + appendices Introduction à la nutrition des animaux domestiques, 2002, C. Jean-Blain, Ed. Tec et Doc, 424 p Assessment :   Oral examination (100%) Contacts :   Théwis, André 081 62 21 07 Home Search by Faculty Search by teacher Search by course code and title
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