Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Medical Nutrition in Treatment of Chronic Diseases
Course Code
LU_016
Target Audience
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ECTS
6.00
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
Lolita Vija Neimane
Partnership Liaison Person
Lolita Vija Neimane
About Study Course
Objective
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Preliminary Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.1) understands the most common chronic diseases and the pathological algorithm of those diseases; 2) understands the main clinical symptoms; 3) understands the general principles of treatment for chronic diseases and the importance of nutrition in their treatment and prevention.
Skills
1.Independently evaluates the symptoms of chronic diseases and draws up a menu with arguments and evaluates its nutritional value.
Competences
1.Independently and responsibly integrates the knowledge of chronic diseases with nutritional treatment; is able to choose as well as to discuss and critically assess the choice of different types of diet in the case of chronic diseases. Capable to contribute in critical analysis and evaluation of current, complex research issues in the nu
Assessment
Individual work
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In accordance with Regulations of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Latvia and the Decision of the Senate of the University of Latvia as of 29.06.2015. No. 211, at the end of the course, students' knowledge is evaluated on a 10-point scale according to the following criteria: the amount and the quality of the obtained knowledge, acquired skills and competence in compliance with the planned learning outcomes.
Attendance of lectures is mandatory.
Intermediate assessment:
1. Active attendance of seminars (25%)
2. Practical works – 25%. 3. A written final examination – 50%.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. Atherosclerotic diseases and their manifestation.
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Influence of nutrition on development of cardiovascular diseases
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Influence of nutrition on development of cardiovascular diseases
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Chronic diseases of the upper digestive system, their diet therapy
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Chronic diseases of the upper digestive system, their diet therapy
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Chronic diseases of the lower digestive system, their nutritional therapy
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Chronic diseases of the lower digestive system, their nutritional therapy
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Chronic diseases of the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, their nutritional therapy
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Chronic diseases of the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, their nutritional therapy
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Kidney disease. Glomerulopathies and tubulointerstitial jade. Renal failure. Medical nutrition
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Kidney disease. Glomerulopathies and tubulointerstitial jade. Renal failure. Medical nutrition
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Oncological diseases - ethology, diagnostics, treatment options. Eight. Anorexia. Medical nutrition
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Oncological diseases - ethology, diagnostics, treatment options. Eight. Anorexia. Medical nutrition
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Medical nutrition for anemia
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Medical nutrition for anemia
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Medical nutrition therapy for rheumatic diseases
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Medical nutrition therapy for rheumatic diseases
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Medical nutritional therapy for diabetes mellitus patients
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Medical nutritional therapy for diabetes mellitus patients
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Medical nutrition therapy in hypoglycemia of nondiabetic origion.
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Medical nutrition therapy in hypoglycemia of nondiabetic origion.
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Medical nutritional therapy in obesity
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Medical nutritional therapy in obesity
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Medical nutritional therapy in obesity
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
48 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Mahan, L. K., Escott-Stump, S. Krause's food, nutrition, & diet therapy. 11th ed. Philadelphia, PA : Saunders, 2004. 1321 lpp.
2.
Morgan, M., L. Fundamentals of clinical nutrition. St.Louis, Mosby, 1998. 271 lpp. (LUB 1 gab.) 3.Shils, M., E. Modern nutrition in health and disease. 8th ed. Baltimore etc. Williams & Wilkins, 1994.
Additional Reading
1.
Grodner M., De Young S, Longs S., Foundations and Clinical Application of Nutrition: A Nursing Appoach. Elsever Health Sciences, 2003.
2.
Steven R. Peikin. Gastrointestinal Health. Harper Collins books, New York, 1999. 3. Rolfes Sr., Whitney En, Whitney E Pinna K., Understanding Normal and Clinical Nutrition. Books/Cole, 2005.
Other Information Sources
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www.gastrosource.com
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European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
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Am. J. of Clinical Nutrition
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J. Clinical Nutrition
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Medscape (datu bāze)
6.
CMEonDiabetes.com