np4420 Preventive Nutrition

Faculty of Sports Studies
spring 2026
Extent and Intensity
2/1/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
MUDr. Kateřina Kapounková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Eliška Lagová (lecturer)
doc. Mgr. Michal Kumstát, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
MUDr. Kateřina Kapounková, Ph.D.
Department of Physical Activities and Health Sciences – Faculty of Sports Studies
Supplier department: Department of Physical Activities and Health Sciences – Faculty of Sports Studies
Timetable
Tue 10:00–11:40 B11/311
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
np4420/01: Thu 11:00–11:50 E34/207 – seminární místnost, E. Lagová
Prerequisites (in Czech)
BOZP_OK(bozp_po_stud) && BOZP_OK(bozp_po_stud_fsps)
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
Abstract

The course provides students with a comprehensive and up‑to‑date overview of the role of nutrition in the prevention, therapy, and supportive treatment of selected diseases in the context of current scientific knowledge and clinical recommendations. Emphasis is placed on nutrition as a modifiable lifestyle factor in the prevention of lifestyle‑related diseases and on the development of individualized nutritional recommendations. The course content covers metabolic diseases and body composition, including metabolic syndrome, childhood and adult obesity, and nutrition in bariatric care.

Students will learn about the principles of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, as well as the relationship between nutrition and physical activity in patients with diabetes mellitus. Based on the knowledge they acquire, students will be able to apply nutritional recommendations in practice, develop appropriate nutritional strategies for selected groups and conditions, and navigate current trends and media communication related to nutrition.

Learning outcomes

The student will:
- explain the role of nutrition in the prevention, therapy, and supportive treatment of selected diseases in accordance with current scientific knowledge and clinical guidelines.
- analyze nutritional factors influencing the development and progression of selected diseases.
- design individualized nutritional recommendations for specific population groups and selected medical conditions.
- apply principles of nutrition in practice, including the development of appropriate nutritional strategies and supporting patients in lifestyle modification.
- critically evaluate current trends, media messages, and popular nutrition advice

Key topics
1. Nutrition in the Prevention of Lifestyle Diseases, Screening, and Recommendations
2. Metabolic Diseases and Body Composition (metabolic syndrome, childhood and adult obesity), Nutrition in Bariatric Care
3. Nutrition in the Context of Cardiovascular Diseases
4. Nutrition and Physical Activity in Diabetes
5. Food Allergies, Intolerances, and Elimination Approaches (lactose, gluten, histamine, FODMAP)
6. Nutrition and Bone Health (prevention of osteoporosis, gout, rheumatoid arthritis)
7. Nutrition in Oncology and Palliative Care
Eating Disorders (general and athletic populations)
8. Digestive and Malabsorption Disorders (liver, gallbladder, stomach, IBD)
9. Alternative Approaches and Popular Diets
10. Nutritional Strategies for Stress, Fatigue, and Sleep Disorders
11. Critical Reading and Working with Media
12. Open Topic
Study resources and literature
    recommended literature
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  • Practical manual of clinical obesity. Edited by Robert F. Kushner - Victor Lawrence - Sudhesh Kumar. Chichester, West Sussex: John Wiley & Sons, 2013, viii, 195. ISBN 9781118643563. info
  • Obesity : prevention and treatment. Edited by James M. Rippe - Theodore J. Angelopoulos. Boca Raton, Fla.: CRC Press, 2012, xviii, 417. ISBN 9781439836712. info
  • Basics in clinical nutrition. Edited by Luboš Sobotka - S. P. Allison. 4th ed. Praha: Galén, 2011, xxxii, 723. ISBN 9788072628216. info
  • A practical manual of diabetes in pregnancy. Edited by David R. McCance - Michael Maresh - David A. Sacks. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley-Blackwell, 2010, xi, 268 p. ISBN 9781405179041. info
  • Clinical nutrition in practice. Edited by Nicholas Katsilambros. Chichester, West Sussex, U.K.: Wiley-Blackwell, 2010, vi, 222 p. ISBN 9781444325003. info
  • Obesity and pregnancy. Edited by Volker Briese - Manfred Voigt - Sebastian Straube. New York: Nova Biomedical Books, 2010, vi, 184 p. ISBN 9781614704676. info
  • Obesity and cancer research. Edited by Pauline R. Ramonde - Eva H. Fochas. New York: Nova Science Publishers, 2009, xi, 187 p. ISBN 9781614704669. info
  • Obesity and cardiovascular disease. Edited by Gianluca Iacobellis. 1st ed. New York: Oxford University Press, 2009, xv, 272 p. ISBN 9780199549320. info
  • Obesity and diabetes. Edited by A. H. Barnett - Sudhesh Kumar. 2nd ed. Hoboken, N.J.: Wiley-Blackwell, 2009, xv, 328 p. ISBN 9780470519813. info
  • ROLFES, Sharon Rady; Kathryn PINNA and Eleanor Noss WHITNEY. Understanding normal and clinical nutrition. 8th ed. Belmont: Wadsworth., 2009, xxiii, 925. ISBN 9780495556565. info
  • Obesity and metabolism. Edited by Márta Korbonits. Basel: Karger, 2008, x, 294. ISBN 9783805584302. info
  • Children, obesity and exercise : prevention, treatment and management of childhood and adolescent obesity. Edited by Andrew P. Hills - Neil A. King - Nuala M. Byrne. London: Routledge, 2007, viii, 172. ISBN 9780415408837. info
  • Pediatric obesity FAQs. Edited by William J. Cochran. Hamilton, Ontario: BC Decker, 2007, vi, 58 p. ISBN 1550093436. info
  • Health and treatment strategies in obesity. Edited by Varsha Vaidya. New York: Karger, 2006, viii, 97 p. ISBN 3805580282. info
  • Food, diet and obesity. Edited by David J. Mela. Cambridge, England: Woodhead Pub., 2005, xxii, 521. ISBN 0849334403. info
  • Obesity and binge eating disorder. Edited by Simone Munsch - C. Beglinger. New York: Karger, 2005, ix, 222 p. ISBN 3805578326. info
  • Obesity in childhood and adolescence. Edited by W. Kiess - Claude Marcus - Martin Wabitsch. Basel: Karger, 2004, x, 269 p. ISBN 3805577303. info
  • Obesity and weight management in primary care. Edited by Colin Waine. Malden, MA: Blackwell Science, 2002, x, 118 p. ISBN 9780632065141. info
  • Obesity : preventing and managing the global epidemic : report of a WHO consultation. 1st ed. Geneva: World Health Organization, 2000, xii, 253. ISBN 9241208945. info
  • New strategies in clinical nutrition :International ESPEN Satellite Symposium, Vienna, September 1992. Edited by P. Fürst. München: W. Zuckschwerdt Verlag, 1993, 85 s. ISBN 3-88603-462-3. info
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
Lecures and exercises
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements

- attendance at seminars (2 absences allowed)
- completion of homework assignments and preparation for seminars
- final written test

Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2020, spring 2021, spring 2022, spring 2023, spring 2024, spring 2025.
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