Nutrition and Oral Health (SUUK_101)

Systematize and classify developed and scientifically based knowledge in nutrional learning, taking into account the latest and most current research in nutrition. Understand the human food facilities in different physiological states, disease prevention and treatment. To give knowledge of nutrients for different disease groups and disease pathogenesis and their relationship with food and drink, as well as the necessary dietary treatment of these diseases. Articulate knowledge of the obesity disease treatment, to give an understanding of weight-reducing diets both from a historical perspective and contemporary point of view, to give an opinion and criticism to the most popular diets, highlighting the importance of evidence-based medicine. To be able to assess the necessary nutritional transformations over time, the recommended dietary rules for different age groups of Latvia and the world. Give an in-depth understanding of the physiological processes in the oral cavity and it`s relation to the digestive tract, the mouth, as one of the most important gastrointestinal component in feed intake, digestion and absorption process. To improve students knowledge and skills about the role of nutrition in providing oral health.