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Care and Nutrition for a Healthy Woman

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:4.00
Study Course Accepted:30.11.2022 09:35:57
Study Course Information
Course Code:MDAK_028LQF level:Level 6
Credit Points:2.00ECTS:3.00
Branch of Science:Clinical Medicine; Nutrition ScienceTarget Audience:Nursing Science
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Signe Irša
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Department of Nursing and Obstetric Care
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Riga, 26a Anniņmuižas boulevard, mdakatrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67061568
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)5Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures10
Classes (count)11Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes22
Total Contact Hours32
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Knowledge in anatomy, physiology.
Objective:
Acquisition of basic theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the care of healthy women in different periods of life and in the use of rational nutrients necessary for the body.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Healthy woman and nutrition. Health. Medicine. Health education. Nutrition.Lectures1.00other
2Neonatal, prepubertal and pubertal women and nutrition.Lectures1.00other
3Women of reproductive age and nutrition.Lectures1.00other
4Menopausal women and nutrition.Lectures1.00other
5Basic principles of counselling a healthy woman about the health of her reproductive organ system and nutrition.Lectures1.00other
6Basic principles of diet planning.Classes1.00auditorium
7Preparing healthy meals – proteins, carbohydrates, fats in daily diet.Classes1.00auditorium
8Planning and analysing a rational diet for a teenage girl.Classes1.00auditorium
9Planning and analysing a rational diet for a pregnant and lactating woman.Classes1.00auditorium
10Planning and analysing a rational diet for a woman of reproductive age.Classes1.00auditorium
11Planning and analysing a rational diet for a menopausal woman.Classes1.00auditorium
12Planning and analysing a rational diet for an elderly woman.Classes1.00auditorium
13Basic diet planning and cooking principles for a vegetarian woman.Classes1.00auditorium
14Basic diet planning and cooking principles for an overweight woman.Classes1.00auditorium
15Basic cooking principles for osteoporosis prevention.Classes1.00auditorium
16Food, product substitution options, cooking technology.Classes1.00auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
For a deeper understanding of the theoretical part of the course, students independently create crossword puzzles according to the topic of each lecture.
Assessment Criteria:
The following will be assessed in the study course: Independent learning – creation of crossword puzzles, relevance of their content to the topic, independent work of the student, design of the work. Testing of theoretical knowledge – test questions, according to lecture topics. Testing of practical skills – presentations of rational diets developed by students. The final examination – exam – is a written test with open-ended questions.
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam (Written)
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:As a result of completing the study course students gain basic knowledge that allows them to: • characterise the anatomy and physiology of female reproductive organ system in various periods of life; • characterise the importance of the main nutrients - proteins, carbohydrates and fat - to women in various periods of life; • characterise the role of vitamins and minerals in the diet of women in various periods of life; • describe the importance of nutrition during pregnancy and lactation; • explain the role of nutrition in disease prevention and treatment.
Skills:Upon successful completion of the course the students will know how to: • provide recommendations on the importance of nutrition to women in various periods of life; • provide recommendations on the importance of nutrition during pregnancy and lactation period; • educate women, her family members and society on issues regarding promotion and preservation of reproductive health.
Competencies:As a result of completing the study course, the student is able: • to assess the importance of nutrition for women at different stages of life; • to assess the importance of a healthy diet in promoting, preserving and sustaining health; • to assess the importance of nutrition during pregnancy and lactation; • to create a rational diet for women at different stages of life; • to evaluate the products used in the diet.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Z. Zariņš, L. Neimane. „Uztura mācība”. Apgāds „Rasa ABC”, 2021
2I.Vībergas redakcijā. „Ginekoloģija”. Nacionālais apgāds, 2013.
3Lekciju materiāls.
Additional Reading
1RSU bibliotēkā pieejamie resursi par veselīgu uzturu.
Other Information Sources
1www.pubmed.com