bp4062 Nutrition

Faculty of Sports Studies
autumn 2020
Extent and Intensity
2/2/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Ing. Iva Hrnčiříková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. Mgr. Michal Kumstát, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Tomáš Hlinský, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Ing. Iva Hrnčiříková, Ph.D.
Department of Health Promotion – Faculty of Sports Studies
Supplier department: Department of Health Promotion – Faculty of Sports Studies
Timetable
Tue 14:00–15:40 Virtuální místnost
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
bp4062/01: Tue 16:00–17:40 Virtuální místnost, T. Hlinský
bp4062/02: Thu 16:00–17:40 Virtuální místnost, T. Hlinský
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Learning outcomes of the course unit The aim of the subject is to acquaint students with nutritional recommendations for the normal healthy population and for the population with increased physical load. To get acquainted with the basic components of human nutrition, their importance, sources, benefits and physiological effects. Understand the role of water and drinking in human nutrition. Introduce them to basic alternative nutritional directions and diets.
Learning outcomes
Student after graduating this course will be:
- Understand the basic concepts of nutrition, the differences in the recommendations for each group, the legislative framework;
- Explaining the importance of nutrition for the human organism
- identify problems caused by inadequate or inappropriate nutrition;
- know nutritional recommendations for specific population groups;
-Deliber appropriate and inappropriate nutritional recommendations and nutrition guidelines;
-understand the risks of improper nutrition.
Syllabus
  • 1.Recommendations. The importance of nutrition for the human organism in different periods of life.
  • 2. Nutritional status analysis. Nutritional status. Questionnaire survey and evaluation of anthropometric indicators of nutritional status.
  • 3. Carbohydrates, proteins, fats - their importance in nutrition and recommendations.
  • 4. Vitamins and Minerals - Their Importance in Nutrition and Recommendations.
  • 5. Drinking mode. The meaning of water.
  • 6. Nutrition of children. Assessment of nutritional status in children.
  • 7. Nutrition of pregnant, nursing, seniors.
  • 8. Alternative nutritional guidelines.
  • 9. Selected diets and recommendations.
  • 10. Extreme diets and recommendations. Rating. Critical reading.
  • 11. Bioactive substances in nutrition.
  • 12. Nutritional restrictions and restrictions resulting from environmental conditions.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • BERDANIER, Lynne and Carolyn D. BERDANIER. Case studies in physiology and nutrition. Boca Raton: Taylor & Francis, 2010, [12], 156. ISBN 9781420088779. info
  • BENDER, David A. A dictionary of food and nutrition. 3rd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2009, 596 s. ISBN 9780199234875. info
  • GROPPER, Sareen Annora Stepnick, Jack L. SMITH and James L. GROFF. Advanced nutrition and human metabolism. 4th ed. Belmont, Calif.: Thomson/Wadsworth, 2005, xix, 600. ISBN 0534559867. info
  • Basics in clinical nutrition. Edited by Luboš Sobotka - S. P. Allison. 3rd ed. Prague: Galén, 2004, 500 s. ISBN 8072622927. info
  • Antioxidants in nutrition, health, and disease. Edited by J.M.C Gutteridge - B. Halliwell. [1st ed.]. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1994, vi, 143 s. ISBN 0-19-854902-4. info
Teaching methods
Teaching will take the form of lectures and exercises.
Assessment methods
Mandatory attendance at the class is assumed. Possible 2 excused absences.
To enroll in the exam, the following are expected: - pass continuous tests with   at least 75% success, submit 5 tasks correctly. The exam will be oral.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is also listed under the following terms autumn 2021, autumn 2022, autumn 2023, autumn 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (autumn 2020, recent)
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