Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Nutrition for Seniors
Course Code
SUUK_108
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Nutrition
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Daina Zepa
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 3 Cigorinu Street, spk@rsu.lv, +371 67611559
About Study Course
Objective
To acquaint the audience with the changes in the human body ages, nutritional impact on the elderly (geriatric age - 65 years) health condition. Chronic disease course. The most common diet-related problems for the elderly.
Preliminary Knowledge
General nutritional principles. Basic knowledge of human anatomy. Healthy lifestyle principles.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.1) Understand the significant changes in the body composition with age, 2) Understand the different aspects of nutrition in the care of elderly people (focusing on economic, social, medical issues).
Skills
1.Determine and identify malnutrition-related problems in elderly people through the evaluation tools.
Competences
1.1) The acquired knowledge is used in the development and counselling of nutrition advice for patients or customers in their care. 2) The knowledge acquired makes it possible to engage in multidisciplinary scientific studies to study the nutritional issues of elderly people.
Assessment
Individual work
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Students' independent work is organized individually preparing for workshops individually; preparing a report on topics included in the course; preparing a daily menu for the health of elderly.
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Examination
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1.
Examination |
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Reports – 25%
Compose daily menu – 25% Written multi choice test results- 50%
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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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2
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Topics
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Age related physiologic changes. Age – related changes that affect nutrition.
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Lecture
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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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Nutrient requirements for maintaining health
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Class/Seminar
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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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Nutrient requirements for maintaining health
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Lecture
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Other
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2
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Topics
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The interrelationship among nutrition, activity, disease
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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 interrelationship among nutrition, activity, disease
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Lecture
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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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Protein – energy under nutrition (Malnutrition). Mini Nutritional Assessment.
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Class/Seminar
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Protein – energy under nutrition (Malnutrition). Mini Nutritional Assessment.
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Lecture
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Location
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Vitamin and Trace Mineral Disorders in the elderly.
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Lecture
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2
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Topics
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Osteoporosis. Calcium and vitamin D in prevention programs and treatment.
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Constipation in the elderly. Dietary approaches.
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Class/Seminar
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Lipoprotein disorders. Atherosclerosis.
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Lecture
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2
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Topics
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Pharmacotherapy in elderly. Drug – nutrition interactions.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Hazzard's Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology. 8th edition, 2022.
2.
The Merck Manual of Geriatrics. 3rd edition. 2000, 1507 p. (akceptējams izdevums)
3.
Mc.Gel, M., Jensen, G. L. Nutrition in the elderly. J. Clin Gastroenterol. 30: 372, 2000. (akceptējams izdevums)
4.
Roberts, S. B., Fuss, P., et al. Control of food intake in older men. JAMA 272; 1601, 1994. (akceptējams izdevums)
5.
Mocchegiani Eugenio. Edited by Marco Malavolta. Molecular Basis of Nutrition and Aging. 2016, 758 p.
6.
Zariņš, Z., Neimane, L., Bodnieks, E. „Uztura mācība”. Rīga: LU Akadēmiskais apgāds, 2021.
Additional Reading
1.
Aronne, L. J. Handbook of Obesity treatment. New York, 2019.
2.
Present knowledge in nutrition. 10th ed. / edited by John W. Erdman Jr., Ian A. MacDonald, Steve H. Zeisel. Ames, Iowa : International Life Sciences Institute, 2012
3.
Lutz, C., Przytulski, K. R. Lutz's Nutrition and Diet Therapy. 7th ed. Philadelphia, 2018.
4.
Shils, M. E., Olson, J. A. Modern nutrition in health and disease. New York, 1998.
5.
Molosolta, M., Mocchegiani, E. Molecular basis of Nutrition and Aging. 2016., 758. p.
6.
Handbook of Nutrition and Food. / edited by Carolyn D. Berdanier, Johanna T. Dwyer, David Heber. 3rd edition. 2013.
7.
Skutelis, Antons. Zāļu un uztura mijiedarbība un blaknes. Rīga: Medicīnas apgāds, 54. p.
Other Information Sources
1.
The British Journal of nutrition.
2.
Food and nutrition bulletin. International Nutrition Foundation, Toronto.
3.
Eoropean Journal of nutrition