Nutrition Therapy (SUUK_205)
About Study Course
Objective
The objective of the study course is to introduce students to evidence-based nutrition therapy as an integral part of the therapeutical process.
The tasks of the study course include developing students’ understanding of the impact of nutrition therapy on the course of acute and chronic diseases, complication rates, the recovery process and quality of life, as well as acquiring the knowledge to innovatively assess patient nutritional needs and develop personalised nutrition recommendations for different clinical situations.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of anatomy, normal and pathological physiology and biochemistry.
Learning outcomes
Understand the assessment of energy and nutrient needs of patients in different clinical situations.
Explain the impact of various acute and chronic diseases on human metabolic systems and nutritional needs.
Understand the different types of nutritional therapies and their applications.
To carry out malnutrition screening.
To perform detailed assessment of the patient’s nutritional status and nutritional needs.
To formulate an appropriate nutrition therapy plan based on an understanding of the current disease process.
To select the appropriate type of nutrition therapy for the clinical situation.
To adapt nutritional recommendations according to the clinical situation of the individual patient.
To establish nutritional recommendations and menu according to the patient’s diagnosis and clinical situation.
The student is able to perform malnutrition screening and nutritional assessment and to develop a nutrition therapy plan and menu for patients in different clinical situations.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrition, RFU | 6 | Bachelor’s | Required | Laila Meija, Nelda Karpenska-Allaža, Ksenija Nikolajeva, Līga Ārente, Kristīne Klaramunta-Antila, Lolita Vija Neimane | |
| Nutrition, RFUN | 6 | Bachelor’s | Required | Laila Meija, Nelda Karpenska-Allaža, Ksenija Nikolajeva, Līga Ārente, Kristīne Klaramunta-Antila, Lolita Vija Neimane |
