Nutritional Education (SUUK_102)

To systematise and classify developed and scientifically based knowledge in nutrional science, taking into account the latest and most current research in nutrition. Understand the human nutrition possibilities in different physiological states, disease prevention and treatment. To give precise knowledge about nutrition of children, adults, pregnant women, elderly people. To give knowledge about the various groups of diseases and disease pathogenesis and their relation to food and drink, as well as the necessary dietary treatment of these diseases. Formulate knowledge of obesity treatment, from a dietician's practical point of view and experience, to give an understanding of weight-reducing diets from a historical perspective and contemporary points of view, to give an opinion and criticism of the most popular diets, highlighting the importance of evidence-based medicine. To be able to assess the necessary nutritional transformations over time, the recommended dietary rules for different age groups in Latvia and in the world.