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Study Course Description

Basics of Nutrition Education

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
SUUK_299
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
9.00
Target Audience
Medical Services; Rehabilitation
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts

Riga, Anniņmuižas blvd. 26a, rk@rsu.lv

About Study Course

Objective

1. To acquaint students with scientifically grounded conclusions in the field of nutrition science. 2. To develop understanding of methods of information acquisition and processing and their analytical evaluation.

Preliminary Knowledge

Biology, anatomy, physiology, chemistry, biochemistry.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Students will be able to demonstrate the basic knowledge of the field of nutrition science and the profession of a nutritionist, as well as an understanding of key concepts and regularities.

Skills

1.Students will be able to formulate and analytically describe information, problems and solutions in the field of nutrition and have a reasoned discussion.

Competences

1.Students will be able to independently acquire, analyse and use information, to solve and solve problems in the respective field.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

-
10 points

Independent study and analysis of scientific literature; practical tasks and presentation. In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.

2.

Examination

15.00% from total grade
10 points

Paper - freely chosen topic of student's interest related to nutrition

3.

Examination

15.00% from total grade
10 points

Presentation of the developed menu and technological maps

4.

Examination

15.00% from total grade
10 points

Food diary presentation

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

15.00% from total grade
10 points

Knowledge test on children's nutrition issues

2.

Examination

15.00% from total grade
10 points

Knowledge test on dietary recommendations and nutrients

3.

Examination

25.00% from total grade
10 points

Participation in seminars, timely and qualitative performance of independent work, demonstration of acquired knowledge and own opinion – 15%. Attendance at lectures/classes – 10%. The examination assessment shall cover all the above headings.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Introduction to the course "The basics of nutrition education". Healthy lifestyle. Nutrition guidelines. Nutrition product groups.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Introduction to the course "The basics of nutrition education". Healthy lifestyle. Nutrition guidelines. Nutrition product groups.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Introduction to the course "The basics of nutrition education". Healthy lifestyle. Nutrition guidelines. Nutrition product groups.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
4

Topics

Introduction to the course "The basics of nutrition education". Healthy lifestyle. Nutrition guidelines. Nutrition product groups.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Nutrition information resources. Reliable information.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
4

Topics

Nutrition information resources. Reliable information.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Computer room
4

Topics

Nutrition information resources. Reliable information.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Energy. Calculation of the amount of energy required by an individual.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Energy. Calculation of the amount of energy required by an individual.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Energy. Calculation of the amount of energy required by an individual.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
4

Topics

Energy. Calculation of the amount of energy required by an individual.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Carbohydrates. Sweeteners. Ballast.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Carbohydrates. Sweeteners. Ballast.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Carbohydrates. Sweeteners. Ballast.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Proteins.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Fats.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Water. Electrolytes.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Water. Electrolytes.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Nutrition claims on foods. Analysis of labelling.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Computer room
4

Topics

Nutrition claims on foods. Analysis of labelling.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Nutrition evaluation. Nutrition diary.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Vitamins.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Vitamins.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
4

Topics

Vitamins.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Minerals.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
4

Topics

Nutrition knowledge repetition and test.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
4

Topics

Nutrition knowledge repetition and test.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
4

Topics

Nutrition knowledge repetition and test.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Nutrition knowledge repetition and test.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Nutrition knowledge repetition and test.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Principles of nutrition of physically active people.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Current nutrition information.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Current nutrition information.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Genetically modified organisms, genetically modified food.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Genetically modified organisms, genetically modified food.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
96 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Nutrition for older adults.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

A paper on a topical/interesting topic of nutrition.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Vegetarianism. Veganism. Rawism.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Basic principles of menu design and healthy food preparation. Nutrition in disease prevention.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Organization of catering services and basic principles of complex menu planning in educational institutions.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

“Green procurement” – costs, impact on the environment, requirements for the quality of food products. Quality food products.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Medical nutrition in case of various diseases Dietary foods. Allergens in food products and their control. Providing information to consumers.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
4

Topics

Classification of the diets in Latvia’s hospitals. Technical specification. Basic principles of the preparation of the basic medical menu. Basic principles of calculating the nutritional value of the patient's menu.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
4

Topics

Practical work – planning the patient's menu.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
4

Topics

Food preparation technology. Dietary food preparation, according to the technological map. Preparation of freshly pressed oil. Tasting.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Organizational structure of the catering company. Organization of catering services in the hospital. Classics of world cuisine and peculiarities of the diet of other nations. Food preparation methods and food serving traditions.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
4

Topics

Presentations of students' independent works.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Caries. Bottle caries. Tooth erosions.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Manifestations of systemic diseases in the oral cavity.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Manifestations of systemic diseases in the oral cavity.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Nutrition for children: - in the first year of life, - at the age of 1-7 years, - at school age.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Nutrition for children: - in the first year of life, - at the age of 1-7 years, - at school age.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Evaluation of anthropometric indicators and necessary nutrients. Discussions about problematic issues in children's age.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
48 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Introduction to the course "The basics of nutrition education". Healthy lifestyle. Nutrition guidelines. Nutrition product groups.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Introduction to the course "The basics of nutrition education". Healthy lifestyle. Nutrition guidelines. Nutrition product groups.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Introduction to the course "The basics of nutrition education". Healthy lifestyle. Nutrition guidelines. Nutrition product groups.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Introduction to the course "The basics of nutrition education". Healthy lifestyle. Nutrition guidelines. Nutrition product groups.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Nutrition information resources. Reliable information.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Nutrition information resources. Reliable information.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Computer room
4

Topics

Nutrition information resources. Reliable information.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Energy. Calculation of the amount of energy required by an individual.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Energy. Calculation of the amount of energy required by an individual.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Energy. Calculation of the amount of energy required by an individual.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Carbohydrates. Sweeteners. Ballast.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Carbohydrates. Sweeteners. Ballast.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Carbohydrates. Sweeteners. Ballast.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Proteins.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Proteins.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Fats.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Water. Electrolytes.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Water. Electrolytes.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Computer room
4

Topics

Nutrition claims on foods. Analysis of labelling.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
4

Topics

Nutrition claims on foods. Analysis of labelling.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
4

Topics

Nutrition claims on foods. Analysis of labelling.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
4

Topics

Nutrition evaluation. Nutrition diary.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Nutrition evaluation. Nutrition diary.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Vitamins.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Vitamins.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Minerals.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Nutrition knowledge repetition and test.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Nutrition knowledge repetition and test.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
4

Topics

Nutrition knowledge repetition and test.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
4

Topics

Nutrition knowledge repetition and test.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Principles of nutrition of physically active people.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
4

Topics

Principles of nutrition of physically active people.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Current nutrition information.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
4

Topics

Current nutrition information.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Genetically modified organisms, genetically modified food.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
96 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Nutrition for older adults.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

A paper on a topical/interesting topic of nutrition.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Vegetarianism. Veganism. Rawism.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Organization of catering services and basic principles of complex menu planning in educational institutions.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

“Green procurement” – costs, impact on the environment, requirements for the quality of food products. Quality food products.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Medical nutrition in case of various diseases Dietary foods. Allergens in food products and their control. Providing information to consumers.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Computer room
4

Topics

Practical work – planning the patient's menu.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
4

Topics

Food preparation technology. Dietary food preparation, according to the technological map. Preparation of freshly pressed oil. Tasting.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Organizational structure of the catering company. Organization of catering services in the hospital. Classics of world cuisine and peculiarities of the diet of other nations. Food preparation methods and food serving traditions.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
4

Topics

Presentations of students' independent works.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Cuisine of different nations.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Caries. Bottle caries. Tooth erosions.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Manifestations of systemic diseases in the oral cavity.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Nutrition for children: - in the first year of life, - at the age of 1-7 years, - at school age.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Nutrition for children: - in the first year of life, - at the age of 1-7 years, - at school age.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Nutrition for children: - in the first year of life, - at the age of 1-7 years, - at school age.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Nutrition for children: - in the first year of life, - at the age of 1-7 years, - at school age.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
4

Topics

Evaluation of anthropometric indicators and necessary nutrients. Discussions about problematic issues in children's age.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
48 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Zariņš Z., Neimane L., Bodnieks E. Uztura mācība. LU Akadēmiskais apgāds, Rīga, 2021.

2.

Noteikumi par uztura normām izglītības iestāžu izglītojamiem, sociālās aprūpes un sociālās rehabilitācijas institūciju klientiem un ārstniecības iestāžu pacientiem 2012.gada 13.marta MK noteikumi Nr.172

Additional Reading

1.

Mann J., Truswell A.S. Essentials of Human Nutrition, 4th ed. Oxford University Press, 2012

2.

Mahan L. K., Escott – Stump S., Raymond J. L. Krause's Food & the Nutrition Care Process, 14th ed., Elsevier, 2012

3.

Caballero B. (ed.) Encyclopedia of Human Nutrition, 4th ed., Elsevier, 2023

4.

Thomas B. and Bishop J., eds. Manual of Dietetic Practice. 6th ed. Somerset, NJ, USA: John Wiley & Sons, 2019.

5.

Mazur E., Litch N. Nutrition and Diet Therapy, 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA, USA: F. A. Davis, 2019

6.

Souci S.W., Fachmann W., Kraut H. Food Composition and Nutrition Tables, 7th ed., MedPharm Scientific Publishers, 2008

7.

Gandy, J.(ed.), Manual of Dietetic Practice, 6th ed.,Wiley, 2019.

8.

Jeukendrup A., Gleeson M. Sport Nutrition, 3rd ed. Human Kinetics, 2019

9.

Goday P.S., Walia C. (eds.) Pediatric Nutrition for Dietitians, 1th ed. CRC Press, 2022

10.

Shaw V. (ed.) Clinical Paediatric Dietetics, 5th ed. Wiley, 2020

11.

Kozule V. Uzturs 1.,2.,3.,4. daļas (1999 - 2002) Mācību palīglīdzeklis LLU

12.

Burke L., Deakin V. & Minehan M. Clinical Sports Nutrition, 6th ed. McGraw-Hill Education, 2021

13.

Karpinski C. (Ed.) & Rosenbloom C. A. (Assistant ed.). Sports nutrition: A handbook for professionals. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2017

Other Information Sources