Practical Aspects of Nutrition Therapy (SUUK_165)
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the course is to acquire basic knowledge of the basic principles of clinical nutrition, it`s impact on the course and outcome of the disease, as well as the practical aspects of nutritional therapy at different stages of life and in different clinical situations.
Prerequisites
Anatomy, physiology and fundamentals of internal medicine, knowledge of the official language, English reading skills.
Learning outcomes
1)Understanding the evaluation of nutrition in people at different stages of life.
2)Explain the effects of age and disease in relation to nutrient needs.
3)Understands the different types of nutrition treatments and diets.
1) to perform nutritional screening and assessment;
2) to make basic diet recommendations for children in different age groups, adults’, elderly people, as well as patients with specific problems and different eating habits
Ability to assess nutritional needs and provide with diet recommendations people in different life stages with different eating habits
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrition Science, UM | 3 | Master’s | Limited choice | Laila Meija |
