Dietetics

The goal of the KVK dietetics study programme is to prepare a practice-oriented dietetics specialist who is able to creatively and responsibly apply the principles of nutrition science in a constantly changing national and international environment. Graduates of the dietetics programme will professionally provide nutrition correction counseling to members of the population with diverse needs. According to research, more than 50 % of the people of the world are constantly struggling with overweight or obesity.

One of the leading causes of the obesity epidemic is an irrational diet, which accounts for the majority of deaths, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and stroke. One of the measures to combat obesity is proper public education on healthy eating. The expected study results of the dietetics programme implemented by KVK respond to the health promotion needs of the region of Western Lithuania and the WHO action plan on food and nutrition policy.

KVK is the only higher education institution in the Western Lithuania region that trains dietitians. Dietetics is a unique field of study that combines various disciplines such as biology, chemical analysis, physiology, and nutrition science to understand the role of food in the human body and its impact on human health.

The outcomes of the dietetics programs implemented at KVK address the health promotion needs of the Western Lithuania region and the WHO action plan on food and nutrition policy.