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Food Intolerance and Allergies (LU_012)
About Study Course
Department: Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences
Credit points / ECTS:2 / 3
Course supervisor:Lolita Vija Neimane
Study type:Full time
Course level:Master's
Language:Latvian
Branch of science:Clinical Medicine; Nutrition Science
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
Understand the pathogenesis of food allergies, pseudo-allergic reactions and food intolerances, clinical manifestations, diagnostic techniques, and prevention and treatment.
know the effects of prebiotics, probiotics, unsaturated fatty acids and food additives on allergic and pseudo-allergic reactions.
Skills
Independently evaluate clinical information, skin, provocation and blood test results and develop the diet recommendations for patients with food allergies or pseudo-allergic reactions.
Develop a primary and secondary allergy prevention plan for a person at high risk of food allergy.
Competence
Is able to be a member of a multidisciplinary consilium to advise on dietary advice in the event of food intolerance or allergies.
Study course planning
Planning period:Year 2024, Autumn semester
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrition Science, UM | 1 | Master’s | Limited choice |
