MNOB0921p Obesitology I - lecture

Faculty of Medicine
autumn 2025
Extent and Intensity
1/0/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Monika Kunzová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. et Mgr. Jana Marková (lecturer)
Mgr. Tomáš Nekula (lecturer)
MUDr. Eliška Ambrožová (lecturer)
Ing. Kateřina Novohradská (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Monika Kunzová, Ph.D.
Department of Public Health – Theoretical Departments – Faculty of Medicine
Contact Person: MVDr. Halina Matějová
Supplier department: Department of Pathophysiology – Theoretical Departments – Faculty of Medicine (20,00 %), Department of Public Health – Theoretical Departments – Faculty of Medicine (80,00 %)
Timetable
Fri 19. 9. 11:00–12:40 A21/107, Fri 26. 9. 11:00–12:40 A21/107, Fri 3. 10. 11:00–12:40 A21/107, Fri 10. 10. 11:00–12:40 A21/107, Fri 17. 10. 11:00–12:40 A21/107, Fri 24. 10. 11:00–12:40 A21/107, Fri 31. 10. 11:00–12:40 A21/107, Fri 7. 11. 11:00–12:40 A21/107, Fri 14. 11. 11:00–12:40 A21/107, Fri 21. 11. 11:00–12:40 A21/107, Fri 28. 11. 11:00–12:40 A21/107, Fri 5. 12. 11:00–12:40 A21/107, Fri 12. 12. 11:00–12:40 A21/107, Fri 19. 12. 11:00–12:40 A21/107
Prerequisites (in Czech)
MNKV0822p Community Nutrition and h.c.II
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
The aim of the course is to provide students with a comprehensive, evidence-based understanding of obesity as a serious chronic and multifactorial disease. The course focuses on the biological mechanisms underlying the development and progression of obesity, as well as the nutritional, genetic, behavioral, and environmental factors that contribute to its onset. It also addresses effective strategies for prevention and treatment. Special emphasis is placed on the importance of a holistic, interdisciplinary approach and on the development of practical counseling and communication skills through long-term work with a client. Students will learn to apply up-to-date scientific knowledge in designing individualized nutritional recommendations and to critically reflect on their own professional practice.
Learning outcomes
After completing the lectures, the student will be able to:
1.Describe and explain the historical development of the understanding of obesity and its classification as a chronic disease.
2. Characterize epidemiological trends and key factors contributing to the increasing prevalence of obesity in the population.
3. Explain the fundamental biological and pathophysiological mechanisms of obesity.
4. Characterize adipose tissue as a metabolically active organ and evaluate its role in metabolic and endocrine processes.
5. Analyze the psychological aspects of obesity, including behavioral determinants, the impact of stigma, and the importance of psychological support for patients.
6. Evaluate the effectiveness and potential risks of available therapeutic approaches to obesity management (dietary interventions, pharmacotherapy, bariatric surgery).
7. Discuss modern dietary trends in the context of evidence-based prevention and treatment of obesity.
8. Identify and interpret the health risks associated with obesity, especially metabolic and cardiovascular diseases.
Syllabus
  • History, epidemiology and etiology of obesity.
  • Adipose tissue.
  • Psychological aspects of obesity – psychological determinants of behavior, stigma, psychological support for patients.
  • Hormones regulating food intake – hormonal regulation of hunger and satiety, neuroendocrine mechanisms.
  • Motivational support for patients with obesity – motivational interviewing, techniques to enhance adherence to interventions.
  • Surgical treatment of obesity – indications, methods, effects and limitations of bariatric surgery.
  • Modern dietary trends – overview of current approaches, evidence-based evaluation and applications.
  • Pharmacotherapy of obesity – available pharmacological options, efficacy and safety.
  • Sleep and obesity – relationship between sleep, weight regulation, metabolic changes and risk factors for obesity.
  • Health risks of obesity – metabolic, cardiovascular and other health consequences.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Klinická obezitológia. Edited by Ľubomíra Fábryová. Vydanie: druhé, celkom prep. Brno: Facta Medica, 2023, 480 stran. ISBN 9788088056164. info
  • KUNEŠOVÁ, Marie. Základy obezitologie. První vydání. Praha: Galén, 2016, xiii, 172. ISBN 9788074922176. info
  • MÜLLEROVÁ, Dana. Obezita - prevence a léčba. 1. vyd. Praha: Mladá fronta, 2009, 261 s. ISBN 9788020421463. info
    not specified
  • Matoulek, Martin. Manuál praktické obezitologie.Praha:NOL,2014.160 s.ISSN 978-80-903929-4-6
  • Sledování růstu českých dětí a dospívajících : norma, vyhublost, obezita. Edited by Jana Vignerová - Pavel Bláha. 1. vyd. Praha: Státní zdravotní ústav, 2001, 173 s. ISBN 8070711736. info
Teaching methods
lectures
Assessment methods
The course credit for lectures is awarded upon completion of the first semester.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, autumn 2018, autumn 2019, autumn 2020, autumn 2021, autumn 2022, autumn 2023, autumn 2024.
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