Diet Therapy (SUUK_171)
About Study Course
Objective
Systematise and classify advanced and scientifically sound knowledge in nutrition science, taking into account the latest and most current research in nutrition science. Understand human nutrition in various physiological conditions, disease prevention and treatment. As a result of the educational process to provide accurate knowledge of nutrition of children, adults, pregnant women, the elderly. To give knowledge about the pathogenesis of different disease groups and diseases and their relation to nutrition, as well as the necessary diets for the treatment of these diseases. Formulate knowledge of obesity disease treatment from the point of view of a practicing dietician, provide insight into weight loss diets from both historical and contemporary perspectives, and evaluate and criticise the most popular diets, highlighting the importance of evidence-based medicine. To be able to evaluate the necessary nutritional changes over time, recommended nutritional standards for different age groups in Latvia and in the world.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of anatomy, normal and pathological physiology and biochemistry.
Learning outcomes
As a result of the course the student will acquire basic knowledge about the history, development and latest achievements of nutrition, knowledge about nutrients, their characterisation, nutrition therapy recommendations for healthy and sick individuals in different physiological conditions and disease prevention and treatment, its relation to physiological conditions and age, nutrition for various diseases, and will be able to individually analyse the menus. All knowledge will be tested in the final exam.
Define and recognise prevention and treatment, knowing the chemical structure of nutrients and their effects on human health. Develop a menu based on healthy diet recommendations for a healthy and sick individual; understand the deficiencies of various nutrients and how to address them.
Strong knowledge of healthy eating and its application for a healthy and sick individual.
