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Nutritional Cooking Technology

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:5.00
Study Course Accepted:29.03.2022 14:17:57
Study Course Information
Course Code:SUUK_097LQF level:Level 6
Credit Points:2.00ECTS:3.00
Branch of Science:Clinical Medicine; Nutrition ScienceTarget Audience:Medical Services
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Liene Sondore
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Department of Sports and Nutrition
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Riga, 3 Cigorinu Street, spkatrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67611559
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)8Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures16
Classes (count)4Class Length (academic hours)4Total Contact Hours of Classes16
Total Contact Hours32
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)8Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures16
Classes (count)4Class Length (academic hours)4Total Contact Hours of Classes16
Total Contact Hours32
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Anatomy, normal and pathological physiology and biochemistry. Latvian language knowledge.
Objective:
To promote the acquisition of knowledge about food preparation technology, product selection, product composition, product processing. To acquire the basic knowledge of healthy eating cooking, seasonal and balanced menus creation. Learn a new recipe creation, search for information about a particular food group necessary for recipes to cook healthy food. To understand the physical/ chemical processes in food storage, processing and product preparation time, minimising the loss of nutrients. Learn the basic principles of healthy cooking in practical lessons.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Nutrition cooking technology, introductory lecture.Lectures1.00METC
2Technological processes of food preparation, their characteristics, terms, concepts.Lectures1.00METC
3Preparation of a balanced menu according to the legislation of the Republic of Latvia.Lectures1.00METC
4Technological process of meat / fish dishes.Lectures1.00METC
5Vegetable dishes. Vegetarian dishes, their division. Technological process of preparing vegetarian and vegetable dishes.Lectures1.00METC
6Technological process of cereal country dishes. The technological process of egg / milk dishes.Lectures1.00METC
7Medical nutrition. Technological process of medical nutrition preparation.Lectures1.00METC
8Children's nutrition. Basic principles of food preparation for children and young people. Cooking for seniors.Lectures1.00METC
9Cereal products in daily diet – breakfast, lunch, dinner.Classes1.00METC
10Meat / fish dishes products of daily diet – breakfast, lunch, dinner.Classes1.00METC
11Children's menu preparation, technology of cooking.Classes1.00METC
12Preparation of medical nutrition.Classes1.00METC
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Nutrition cooking technology, introductory lecture.Lectures1.00METC
2Technological processes of food preparation, their characteristics, terms, concepts.Lectures1.00METC
3Preparation of a balanced menu according to the legislation of the Republic of Latvia.Lectures1.00METC
4Technological process of meat / fish dishes.Lectures1.00METC
5Vegetable dishes. Vegetarian dishes, their division. Technological process of preparing vegetarian and vegetable dishes.Lectures1.00METC
6Technological process of cereal country dishes. The technological process of egg / milk dishes.Lectures1.00METC
7Medical nutrition. Technological process of medical nutrition preparation.Lectures1.00METC
8Children's nutrition. Basic principles of food preparation for children and young people. Cooking for seniors.Lectures1.00METC
9Cereal products in daily diet – breakfast, lunch, dinner.Classes1.00METC
10Meat / fish dishes products of daily diet – breakfast, lunch, dinner.Classes1.00METC
11Children's menu preparation, technology of cooking.Classes1.00METC
12Preparation of medical nutrition.Classes1.00METC
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Practical work - food recipe development, technological description, nutritional value calculation; cooking according to the course.
Assessment Criteria:
Written exam which test students' acquired knowledge. 50% exam; 30% independent work 20% attendance.
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):Exam
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:Upon successful completion of the course students will be able to: • evaluate the choice of a food group for a particular menu; • evaluate the applicability of a particular product and the technology of its preparation; • replace existing recipes with new, healthier ones as quickly as possible, providing the catering company with a modern solution for food preparation; • create a menu based on modern, licensed menu programming.
Skills:Upon successful completion of the course, students will understand the role of a healthy diet cooking daily menu when planning menus, preparing dietary recommendations in kindergartens, schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, catering establishments, individual advising patients. Students also will understand how the food companies change the way of food preparation, choosing healthier cooking methods of the dishes.
Competencies:During the study course the students will be able to independently evaluate patients catering business food preparation technologies, menus, and if necessary, will be able to independently make changes in the menus.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Gavriļenko. Elza. Ēdienu gatavošanas tehnoloģija . [Rīga],”Biznesa augstskola Turība”, 2006.195 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
2Brūvere, Ligita. Pārtikas produktu prečzinība. 1. Daļa, [Rīga], ”Biznesa augstskola Turība”, 2006. 268 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
3Brūvere, Ligita. Pārtikas produktu prečzinība. 2. Daļa, [Rīga],”Biznesa augstskola Turība”, 2006, 304 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
4L. Kathleen Mahan, Janice L Raymond. Krause's Food & the Nutrition Care Process. 14th Edition, 2012
Additional Reading
1Ēdināšanas darba organizācija skolās un pirmsskolas izglītības iestādēs : rokasgrāmata / [autori: Imants Skrupskis, Ingrīda Millere, Linda Medne ... [u.c.]]. Rīga : Viesnīcu un restorānu mācību centrs, c2007. 2 sēj.
2Uzturs : mācību palīglīdzeklis. 1. daļa, Aukstie ēdieni / Latvijas Lauksaimniecības konsultāciju un izglītības atbalsta centrs. Mācību metodiskā darba nodaļa ; sast. V. Kozule.
3Baltess Valda Pārtikas ķīmija/ tulk. Jākobsone I., Jākobsons M. R.: LU 1998. - 478 lpp