Nutrition Policy and Food Legislation (SUUK_104)
About Study Course
Objective
To provide knowledge of Latvian national and European Union legislation regulating food and nutrition, as well as the development of food legislation and nutrition policy in Latvia. To become familiar with food legislation (laws, Cabinet regulations and decrees) and their applicability in practice. To deepen knowledge of the development of nutrition policy, the main directions of development of nutrition policy, including in the European Union. To identify the main stages in the development of nutrition policy in Latvia, including major nutrition research, institutions and individuals involved.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of public administration and legislation as part of general secondary education.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge of the application of regulatory enactments in the areas of food safety and nutrition. In-depth knowledge of policy planning processes in Latvia, the role of local governments and non-governmental organisations in the planning process. Theoretical knowledge of regulatory enactments governing food and application thereof, as well as the latest legislation in the EU and Latvia. In-depth knowledge of the history, role and future development of nutrition policy in various physiological conditions, disease prevention and treatment.
Students are able to assess the compliance of a food product with the requirements of regulatory enactments and recommendations for a healthy diet. Students are able to advise food manufacturers on the necessary requirements for food production, including products for specific consumer groups. Students are able to use online regulatory enactment databases, find the necessary information on food and food ingredient databases. Students are able to evaluate research projects submitted in the field of nutrition policy and are familiar with the history and development of nutrition policy.
Students are familiar with nutrition policy development planning documents and regulatory enactments of the Republic of Latvia and the European Union and are able to apply them in practice.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrition, RFU | 8 | Bachelor’s | Required | Ilga Zepa, Zane Timpare |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrition, RFUN | 9 | Bachelor’s | Required |
