Obesity and its Treatment (SUUK_004)
About Study Course
Objective
After completing the course students gain in-depth understanding and knowledge of obesity and its treatment. The importance of the course is determined by the rapid increase based on obesity in Latvia in recent years. One of the main goals of the course is to provide knowledge about the etiology of obesity, the classification of obesity, metabolic syndrome, the effects of obesity on health and survival. Particular emphasis is placed on the very significant obesity of children and adolescents in Latvia today. Obesity treatment methods (nutrition therapy, alternative diets, medical and surgical treatment) as well as recommendations of the Latvian Association of Dietetic Doctors for the treatment of obesity are presented.
Prerequisites
Anatomy, normal physiology.
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of the course students will be able to:
• Successively organize and systematize information about obesity as a risk factor in the development of a large number of diseases;
• To assess the direct and indirect links between obesity as a disease and nutrition;
• To define and recognize the prevention, nutritional knowledge of chemical structure and the effects on human health;
• To assess the diet as a risk factor or health-promoting factor;
• Give interpretation of the energy needs, nutrient combinations and the importance of physical activity in overweight and obesity development and also it`s reduction;
• To explain the metabolic syndrome formation mechanisms.
During the course, students are able to analyze the menu, taking into account healthy nutrition recommendations for a healthy individual and an overweight individual, taking into account age, gender and the coefficient of physical activity. Students will also gain solid knowledge about healthy nutrition and its application.
Students will know the composition of food products and their energy value, the recommended range of products for weight-reducing diets.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrition, RFUN | 7 | Bachelor’s | Limited choice | Lolita Vija Neimane |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrition, RFU | 6 | Bachelor’s | Limited choice | ||
| Nutrition, RFUN | 6 | Bachelor’s | Limited choice |
