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Study Course Description

Nutrition and Musculoskeletal System

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
SUUK_238
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Nutrition
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Dentistry; Medical Services; Midwifery; Public Health; Rehabilitation; Sports Trainer
LQF
All Levels
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts

Riga, 3 Cigorinu Street, suuk@rsu.lv, +371 67611559

About Study Course

Objective

To understand and evaluate the important meaning of musculoskeletal system disease prevention and treatment. To learn about the nutritional therapy impact on the musculoskeletal system.

Preliminary Knowledge

Anatomy and Physiology

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Understand the importance of nutrition in musculoskeletal system disease prevention and treatment. Uses the knowledge for patients and their relatives education about the principles of appropriate nutrition.

Skills

1.Uses the acquired knowledge in practical work, carries out patient and their relatives education. Understands the differences of nutrient deficit and the opportunities for prevention.

Competences

1.Assess patient’s nutrition anamnesis and evaluate the existing nutrition problems within the musculoskeletal system disease prevention and treatment.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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Prepare literature and research overview about one of the topics from course. The overview shall emphasize importance of the topic, the available reserach results, discussion and conclusions.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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2.

Examination

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Grading takes into account the attendance (30%), individual work (30%) and examination grade (40%).

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

The role of nutrients in the growth, maturation and physiological aging of the body's support system. Bone components, mineralization disorders, decreased bone mass.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

The role of nutrients in the growth, maturation and physiological aging of the body's support system. Bone components, mineralization disorders, decreased bone mass.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

The role of nutrients in the growth, maturation and physiological aging of the body's support system. Bone components, mineralization disorders, decreased bone mass.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

The role of nutrients in the growth, maturation and physiological aging of the body's support system. Bone components, mineralization disorders, decreased bone mass.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

Effects of nutrients on connective tissue and bone structure, inflammation and immune response. The effect of diet on the musculoskeletal system.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

Effects of nutrients on connective tissue and bone structure, inflammation and immune response. The effect of diet on the musculoskeletal system.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

Effects of nutrients on connective tissue and bone structure, inflammation and immune response. The effect of diet on the musculoskeletal system.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

Effects of nutrients on connective tissue and bone structure, inflammation and immune response. The effect of diet on the musculoskeletal system.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

Nutritional therapy for bone diseases.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

Nutritional therapy for bone diseases.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

Nutritional therapy for bone diseases.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

Nutritional therapy for bone diseases.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

Nutritional therapy for joint diseases.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

Nutritional therapy for joint diseases.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

Nutritional therapy for joint diseases.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

Nutritional therapy for joint diseases.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

The role of nutrients in the growth, maturation and physiological aging of the body's support system. Bone components, mineralization disorders, decreased bone mass.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

The role of nutrients in the growth, maturation and physiological aging of the body's support system. Bone components, mineralization disorders, decreased bone mass.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

The role of nutrients in the growth, maturation and physiological aging of the body's support system. Bone components, mineralization disorders, decreased bone mass.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

The role of nutrients in the growth, maturation and physiological aging of the body's support system. Bone components, mineralization disorders, decreased bone mass.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

Effects of nutrients on connective tissue and bone structure, inflammation and immune response. The effect of diet on the musculoskeletal system.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

Effects of nutrients on connective tissue and bone structure, inflammation and immune response. The effect of diet on the musculoskeletal system.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

Effects of nutrients on connective tissue and bone structure, inflammation and immune response. The effect of diet on the musculoskeletal system.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

Effects of nutrients on connective tissue and bone structure, inflammation and immune response. The effect of diet on the musculoskeletal system.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

Nutritional therapy for bone diseases.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

Nutritional therapy for bone diseases.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

Nutritional therapy for bone diseases.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

Nutritional therapy for bone diseases.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

Nutritional therapy for joint diseases.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

Nutritional therapy for joint diseases.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

Nutritional therapy for joint diseases.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

Nutritional therapy for joint diseases.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Diet, Nutrients, and Bone Health. edited by John J. B. Anderson, et al. Taylor & Francis Group, 2011. ProQuest Ebook Central.

2.

Nutrition and Skeletal Muscle. edited by Stéphane Walrand. Elsevier Science & Technology, 2018. ProQuest Ebook Central,

3.

Vegetarian and Plant-Based Diets in Health and Disease Prevention. edited by François Mariotti. Elsevier Science & Technology, 2017. ProQuest Ebook Central,

4.

Ferraro, Katie. Diet and Disease : Nutrition for Gastrointestinal, Musculoskeletal, Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic, and Kidney Diseases. Momentum Press, 2015. ProQuest Ebook Central,

5.

Lutz, Carol, et al. Nutrition and Diet Therapy. F. A. Davis Company, 2014. ProQuest Ebook Central,

6.

Pediatric Bone : Biology and Diseases. edited by Francis H. Glorieux, et al. Elsevier Science & Technology, 2011. ProQuest Ebook Central,

7.

Pile, Kevin, Kennedy, Lee. Problem Solving in Rheumatology. 97-II. Oxford: Clinical Publishing, An Imprint of Atlas Medical Publishing Ltd, 2008.

8.

New, S. Diet and osteoporosis with specific reference to calcium and vitamin D. Oxford: Clinical Publishing. An Imprint of Atlas Medical Publishing Ltd, 2006

9.

Krause's food & the nutrition care process

10.

Uztura mācība / Zigurds Zariņš, Lolita Neimane, Edgars Bodnieks

Additional Reading

1.

Datu bāze PEN

2.

RSU Bibliotekā pieejamie resursi

3.

Pasaules Veselības organizācija

4.

Latvijas Republikas Veselības ministrija