GEP0017 Health and NutritionBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs NUTRITION AND DIETETIC (ENGLISH)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementBologna CommissionNational Qualifications
NUTRITION AND DIETETIC (ENGLISH)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
GEP0017 Health and Nutrition Fall
Spring
3 0 3 4
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator : Assist. Prof. İLAYDA ÖZTÜRK ALTUNCEVAHİR
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor ECENUR ÖZKUL
Course Objectives: The aim of the course is to provide students with nutrition, nutrients and healthy eating principles.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
Understand the history and development of the field of nutrition.
Understand the role of nutrition and health relationships in society and other organizations.
Understand ethical and professional standards in the field of nutrition and health.
Understand how nutrition and health strategies and tactics are created.
Understand the role of values ​​in the field of health in the field of nutrition science
Evaluate nutrition and health content in a wide variety of communication channels, including social media.

Course Content

This course will cover the basic concepts of nutrition, the concept of health, balanced and adequate nutrition, food groups and nutrients, lifelong nutrition and nutrition in special situations.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Orientation
2) Health Concept and Nutrition Subject Description
3) Balanced and Sufficient Nutrition Subject Description
4) Food Groups and Nutrients Subject Description
5) Food Groups and Nutrients Subject Description
6) Food Safety and Healthy Cooking Methods Subject Description
7) Protection, Development and Support of Breastfeeding Subject Description
8) MidTerm Exam
9) Protection, Development and Support of Breastfeeding Subject Description
10) Lifelong Nutrition and Energy Balance Subject Description
11) Lifelong Nutrition and Energy Balance Subject Description
12) Nutrition in special situations Subject Description
13) Nutrition in special situations Subject Description
14) Quiz

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Langley-Evans, S. (2021). Nutrition, health and disease: A lifespan approach. John Wiley & Sons.
Krause's Food & The Nutrition Care Process. 14th ed. Mahan LK, Raymond JL. 2017. Elsevier, 3251 Riverport Lane, St. Louis, MO 63043. Hardcover book, 1,152 pp, $172, ISBN: 978-0-32334-075-5.
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References: Langley-Evans, S. (2021). Nutrition, health and disease: A lifespan approach. John Wiley & Sons.
Krause's Food & The Nutrition Care Process. 14th ed. Mahan LK, Raymond JL. 2017. Elsevier, 3251 Riverport Lane, St. Louis, MO 63043. Hardcover book, 1,152 pp, $172, ISBN: 978-0-32334-075-5.
Lecture notes will be given to students weekly by the instructor.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Quizzes 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 13 3 39
Study Hours Out of Class 10 7 70
Quizzes 1 3 3
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 116

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Nutrition and Dietetics field systematically for practice. 4
2) To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection. 3
3) To assess nutritional status of risky groups in nutrition related problems (pregnant, babies, adolescences, elders, etc.) 5
4) To use healthcare, information technologies for Nutrition and Dietetic practice and research. 4
5) To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships. 4
6) To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. 5
7) To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. 4
8) To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice. 3
9) To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach. 3
10) To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively. 4
11) To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other dieticians, education of health professionals and individuals about nutrition. 5
12) To carry out dietetic practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community. 4