Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Nutrition in Prevention and Treatment of Immune Deficiency and Genetic Disorders
Course Code
LU_015
Target Audience
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ECTS
3.00
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
LQF
Level 7
RSU Unit
Course Supervisor
Lolita Vija Neimane
Structural Unit
Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences
Structure Unit Manager
Inga Millere
Study Course Implementer
Partner Organisation
Latvijas Universitāte
Partner Course Implementer
Ina Mežiņa-Mamajeva
Partnership Liaison Person
Ida Jākobsone
About Study Course
Objective
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Preliminary Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Understands the importance of immunity in the pathogenesis of diseases and the effects of nutrition in the complex treatment regimen
Skills
1.1) Capable to orienting in the components of the immune system and their interaction with food; 2) Assess the immune response capacity of each individual, the use of dietary components in a common treatment regimen
Competences
1.Develop a personalised dietary plan in specific cases of immunodeficiency
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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Independent work of students is organized on individual basis and /ori n working groups by assigning the following tasks: to prepare independly for seminars and presentations.
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Examination
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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Compulsory attendance of lectures and seminars
Intermediate assessment:
1.Two successfully completed tests (control test) on the topics of lectures and seminars 15%x2
2.An oral presentation at the end of the course about the influence of any of the nutritional components on the immune
system function 30%.
Final assessment:
3.Exam (written) - 40%.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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The structure and functions of the human immune system.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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The structure and functions of the human immune system.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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The structure and functions of the human immune system.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Immunodeficiency’s, their causes, including the role of nutritional factors. The clinical signs and the diagnostic methods of immunodeficiency’s.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Immunodeficiency’s, their causes, including the role of nutritional factors. The clinical signs and the diagnostic methods of immunodeficiency’s.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Immune system evaluation tests.
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Class/Seminar
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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The role of food components in the developmental of immunodeficiency’s in children.The immunology of a mother’s milk.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Immune system disturbances in protein energy malnutrition. Malnutrition and immunodeficiency in old people.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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The influence of fat and carbohydrates on immune function. The immunology of adipose tissues.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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The influence of the most important food mineral components (Fe, Zn, Cu, Se etc.) on the functions of the human immune system.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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The consequences of vitamin deficit in immune function disturbances.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Nutritional modulation of autoimmune diseases.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Bharat B.Aggarwal, David Heber Immunonutrition:Interactions of Diet,Genetics and Inflammation. 2014.
2.
Chapel H., M.Haeney, S. Mishach, „Essentials of clinical immunology”Willey-Blacwell, 5th Ed. 2006.
3.
Cunningham-Rundles S., NY, Basel, Nutrient Modulation of the Immune Response.Honk-Kong, 1993
4.
Fuhrman Joel , Harper Collins Publisher,Super Immunity. 2011
5.
Hydhes David A., L.Gail Darlington, Adrianne Bendich, Diet and human Immune Function. 2004
6.
King RA., Rotter AG,2nd ed.,The Genetic Basis of Common disease. NY: Oxford University press, 2002.
7.
Male David Nutrient Modulation of the Immune Response. Ed. 1. Immunology. 7th edition. Mosby,
8.
Mihailova, J.Kroiča „Klīniskā imunoloģija”, grāmatā „Klīniskā medicīna” prof. A.Lejnieka redakcijā; 15.-172.lpp., Medicīnas apgāds, Rīga, 2012.
Additional Reading
1.
Gershwin ME, Nestel P, Keen K.,Handbook of Nutrition and Immunity. Humana Press Inc., Totowa, New Jersey,2004 2. Glimcher Advances in Immunology. Academic Press, 2003.
Other Information Sources
1.
European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
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American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
3.
Journal of Clinical Nutrition
4.
The New England Journal of Medicine, interneta versija: http://content.nejm.org/