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Metabolic Syndrome and Basic Principles of Medical Nutrition Theory (LU_014)
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
1. Understands the latest explanations of the pathogenetic mechanisms of metabolic syndrome;
2. Understands the role of obesity, insulin resistance and digestive system on the pathogenesis of metabolic syndrome;
Skills
Evaluate the metabolic syndrome as a risk factor for diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular diseases
Competence
Individually or in the working group work out an individualized nutrition plan in each specific case.
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