Physiology and Pathophysiology of Human Nutrition - M323008
Title: Fyziologie a pathofyziologie lidské výživy
Guaranteed by: Department of Food Analysis and Nutrition (323)
Faculty: Faculty of Food and Biochemical Technology
Actual: from 2020
Semester: winter
Points: winter s.:4
E-Credits: winter s.:4
Examination process: winter s.:
Hours per week, examination: winter s.:2/1, C+Ex [HT]
Capacity: unlimited / unlimited (unknown)
Min. number of students: unlimited
State of the course: taught
Language: Czech
Teaching methods: full-time
Teaching methods: full-time
Level:  
Additional information: http://jan.panek@scht.cz
Note: course can be enrolled in outside the study plan
enabled for web enrollment
Guarantor: Cahová Monika RNDr. Ph.D.
Pánek Jan doc. Ing. CSc.
Interchangeability : N323021
Examination dates   
This subject contains the following additional online materials
Annotation -
The course introduces the physiology of the gastrointestinal tract and related organs and processes of digestion and metabolism of nutrients. Pathophysiology of nutrition introduces students to the disorders of physiological processes in the gastrointestinal tract and the basics of nutrition and dietetics in the treatment and prevention of diseases of the mass occurrence.
Last update: Pánek Jan (24.01.2018)
Aim of the course -

Students will be able to:

  • explain the meaning and function of each part of the gastrointestinal tract and interactions with intestinal microbiome.
  • explain the importance and function of liver, kidney and pancreas.
  • to clarify the changes occurring in the organism in gastrointestinal disorders and above mentioned organs
Last update: Pánek Jan (24.01.2018)
Course completion requirements -

Form course completion: credit, oral examination

Terms completion of the course: Successful defense of individual project (credit) + oral examination

Last update: Pánek Jan (25.01.2018)
Literature -

R: Kohout P., Rušavý Z., Šerclová Z. Vybrané kapitoly z klinické výživy I. Forsapi, Praha, 2010. ISBN 978-80-87250-08-2

A: Krch F. D. Poruchy příjmu potravy. Grada Publishing a. s., Praha, 2005. ISBN 80-247-0840-X

A: Lukáš K., Žák A. Gastroenterologie a hepatologie. Grada Publishing a.s., Praha, 2007. ISBN 978-80-247-1787-6

A: Pánek J., Pokorný J., Dostálová J., Kohout P. Základy výživy. Svoboda Servis, Praha, 2002. ISBN 80-86320-23-5

A: Referenční hodnoty pro příjem živin. Společnost pro výživu. Výživa servis s.r.o., Praha, 2011. ISBN 978-80-254-6987-3

A: Rokyta R.a kol. Fyziologie a patologická fyziologie pro klinickou praxi. Grada, Praha, 2015; ISBN: 978-80-247-4867-2

R: Silbernagl S., Despopoulos A. Atlas fyziologie člověka. Grada Publishing a.s., Praha, 2016. ISBN 978-80-247-4271-7

A: Silbernagl S., Lang F. Atlas patofyziologie člověka. Grada Publishing a.s., Praha, 2012. ISBN 978-80-247-3555-9

R: Svačina Š. a kol. Klinická dietologie. Grada Publishing a.s., Praha, 2008. ISBN-978-80-247-2256-6

A: Svačina, Š. a kol. Poruchy metabolismu a výživy. 1. vyd. Praha: Galén, 2010. ISBN 978-807-2626-762.

A: Velíšek J., Hajšlová J. Chemie potravin. Ossis, Tábor, 2009. ISBN 978-80-86659-17-6

A: Vokurka M. a kol. Velký lékařský slovník. 10. Aktualizované vydání, Maxdorf, Praha, 2015. ISBN 978-80-7345-456-2

Last update: Pánek Jan (24.01.2018)
Requirements to the exam -

Within the extent of the syllabus.

Last update: Vlčková Martina (30.01.2018)
Syllabus -

1. The importance of major nutrients, essential substances and micronutrients in the diet.

2. Physiology of the gastrointestinal tract I.

3. Physiology of the gastrointestinal tract II (interaction of host and intestinal microbioma: digestion, immunity, effect on the nervous system)

4. The function and role of the liver and pancreas.

5. Absorption and transport of nutrients, the role of blood and lymphatic circulation in nutrition.

6. Endocrine glands, hormonal regulation of digestion and metabolism of nutrients.

7. Regulation and metabolic disorders of calcium and other minerals.

8. The excretion of substances, the role of the kidneys, causes and consequences of of renal impairment.

9. Nutrition and Eating Disorders.

10. Disorders of carbohydrate digestion and metabolism, diet in the prevention and treatment of diabetic patients.

11. Nutrition in prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease and dyslipidemia.

12. Nutrition in prevention and treatment of cancer.

13. Nutrition in prevention and therapy of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, liver and gallbladder.

14. Food intolerance and allergies, nutrition at gout disease.

Last update: Pánek Jan (24.01.2018)
Learning resources -

Food and Nutrition Information Centre, http://fnic.nal.usda.gov/

Nutrition Government; http://www.nutrition.gov/

Food and Drug Administration (FDA); http://www.fda.gov/

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA); http://www.efsa.europa.eu

http://www.vivo.colostate.edu/hbooks/pathphys/digestion/index.html

https://study.com/academy/topic/gastrointestinal-anatomy-and-digestion.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCGK2zSpA6o (video, digestive system anatomy and physiology)

Last update: Pánek Jan (24.01.2018)
Entry requirements -

Food Chemistry, Biochemistry

Last update: Pánek Jan (24.01.2018)
Registration requirements -

Food Chemistry, Biochemistry

Last update: Pánek Jan (24.01.2018)
Teaching methods
Activity Credits Hours
Konzultace s vyučujícími 0.1 4
Obhajoba individuálního projektu 0.1 3
Účast na přednáškách 1 28
Příprava na přednášky, semináře, laboratoře, exkurzi nebo praxi 0.5 14
Práce na individuálním projektu 0.8 21
Příprava na zkoušku a její absolvování 1 28
Účast na seminářích 0.5 14
4 / 4 112 / 112