Nutrition and Musculoskeletal System

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved

Course Description Version:4.00

Study Course Accepted:14.04.2022 10:12:58

Study Course Information
Course Code:		SUUK_238		LQF level:		All Levels
Credit Points:		2.00		ECTS:		3.00
Branch of Science:		Clinical Medicine; Nutrition Science		Target Audience:		Rehabilitation; Sports Trainer; Midwifery; Dentistry; Public Health; Medical Services
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:		Gundega Rudzīte-Aņiščenko
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:		Department of Sports and Nutrition
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:		Riga, 3 Cigorinu Street, suukrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67611559
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		8	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		16
Classes (count)		8	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		16
Total Contact Hours								32
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		8	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		16
Classes (count)		8	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		16
Total Contact Hours								32
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Anatomy and Physiology
Objective:
To understand and evaluate the important meaning of musculoskeletal system disease prevention and treatment. To learn about the nutritional therapy impact on the musculoskeletal system.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	The role of nutrients in the growth, maturation and physiological aging of the body's support system. Bone components, mineralization disorders, decreased bone mass.			Lectures		2.00	E-Studies platform
				Classes		2.00	E-Studies platform
2	Effects of nutrients on connective tissue and bone structure, inflammation and immune response. The effect of diet on the musculoskeletal system.			Lectures		2.00	E-Studies platform
				Classes		2.00	E-Studies platform
3	Nutritional therapy for bone diseases.			Lectures		2.00	E-Studies platform
				Classes		2.00	E-Studies platform
4	Nutritional therapy for joint diseases.			Lectures		2.00	E-Studies platform
				Classes		2.00	E-Studies platform
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	The role of nutrients in the growth, maturation and physiological aging of the body's support system. Bone components, mineralization disorders, decreased bone mass.			Lectures		2.00	E-Studies platform
				Classes		2.00	E-Studies platform
2	Effects of nutrients on connective tissue and bone structure, inflammation and immune response. The effect of diet on the musculoskeletal system.			Lectures		2.00	E-Studies platform
				Classes		2.00	E-Studies platform
3	Nutritional therapy for bone diseases.			Lectures		2.00	E-Studies platform
				Classes		2.00	E-Studies platform
4	Nutritional therapy for joint diseases.			Lectures		2.00	E-Studies platform
				Classes		2.00	E-Studies platform
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Prepare literature and research overview about one of the topics from course. The overview shall emphasize importance of the topic, the available reserach results, discussion and conclusions.
Assessment Criteria:
Grading takes into account the attendance (30%), individual work (30%) and examination grade (40%).
Final Examination (Full-Time):		Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):		Exam
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:		Understand the importance of nutrition in musculoskeletal system disease prevention and treatment. Uses the knowledge for patients and their relatives education about the principles of appropriate nutrition.
Skills:		Uses the acquired knowledge in practical work, carries out patient and their relatives education. Understands the differences of nutrient deficit and the opportunities for prevention.
Competencies:		Assess patient’s nutrition anamnesis and evaluate the existing nutrition problems within the musculoskeletal system disease prevention and treatment.
Bibliography
No.	Reference
Required Reading
1	Diet, Nutrients, and Bone Health. edited by John J. B. Anderson, et al. Taylor & Francis Group, 2011. ProQuest Ebook Central.
2	Nutrition and Skeletal Muscle. edited by Stéphane Walrand. Elsevier Science & Technology, 2018. ProQuest Ebook Central,
3	Vegetarian and Plant-Based Diets in Health and Disease Prevention. edited by François Mariotti. Elsevier Science & Technology, 2017. ProQuest Ebook Central,
4	Ferraro, Katie. Diet and Disease : Nutrition for Gastrointestinal, Musculoskeletal, Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic, and Kidney Diseases. Momentum Press, 2015. ProQuest Ebook Central,
5	Lutz, Carol, et al. Nutrition and Diet Therapy. F. A. Davis Company, 2014. ProQuest Ebook Central,
6	Pediatric Bone : Biology and Diseases. edited by Francis H. Glorieux, et al. Elsevier Science & Technology, 2011. ProQuest Ebook Central,
7	Pile, Kevin, Kennedy, Lee. Problem Solving in Rheumatology. 97-II. Oxford: Clinical Publishing, An Imprint of Atlas Medical Publishing Ltd, 2008.
8	New, S. Diet and osteoporosis with specific reference to calcium and vitamin D. Oxford: Clinical Publishing. An Imprint of Atlas Medical Publishing Ltd, 2006
9	Krause's food & the nutrition care process
10	Uztura mācība / Zigurds Zariņš, Lolita Neimane, Edgars Bodnieks
Additional Reading
1	Datu bāze PEN
2	RSU Bibliotekā pieejamie resursi
3	Pasaules Veselības organizācija
4	Latvijas Republikas Veselības ministrija