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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
GEP1017 Health and Nutrition Fall
Spring
3 0 3 5
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
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 convey food, nutrients and healthy nutrition principles to students.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students who can successfully complete this course;
Will learn the effect of nutrition on immunity
Will learn macronutrients
Will learn micronutrients
Will learn the importance of nutrition and the right choices in protecting and maintaining general health
Will learn food safety and the selection and use of healthy methods in preparation and cooking stages
Will be aware of the connection between health and nutrition
Will have an idea about current nutrition issues

Course Content

The importance of nutrition, the relationship between health and nutrition, the effect of nutrition on immunity, food safety, preparation and the selection of the right methods, current healthy nutrition approaches, the relationship between the protection and maintenance of health and nutrition, macro and micronutrients, the basic principles of healthy nutrition, popular diets and their effects on health.

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: American Academy of Pediatrics. (2020). Adolescent Health: A Compendium of AAP Clinical Practice Guidelines and Policies. American Academy of Pediatrics. Mahan, L. K., & Raymond, J. L. (2017). Krause's food & the nutrition care process-e-book. Elsevier Health Sciences. O'Day, B. (2015). Nutrition Support. Momentum Press.
References: American Academy of Pediatrics. (2020). Adolescent Health: A Compendium of AAP Clinical Practice Guidelines and Policies. American Academy of Pediatrics. Mahan, L. K., & Raymond, J. L. (2017). Krause's food & the nutrition care process-e-book. Elsevier Health Sciences. O'Day, B. (2015). Nutrition Support. Momentum Press. .

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 12 5 60
Quizzes 1 10 10
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 113

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) Being able to identify problems and ask right questions 2
2) Having problem solving skills and developing necessary analytical attitude 1
3) Comprehending theoretical arguments along with counter arguments in detail 3
4) Gaining awareness of lifelong learning and being qualified for pursuing graduate education 4
5) Applying theoretical concepts in project planning 3
6) Communicating efficiently by accepting differences and carrying out compatible teamwork 4
7) Increasing efficiency rate in business environment
8) Developing innovative and creative solutions in face of uncertainty 3
9) Researching to gather information for understanding current threats and opportunities in business
10) Being aware of the effects of globalization on society and business while deciding 2
11) Possessing digital competence and utilizing necessary technology
12) Communicating in at least one foreign language in academic and daily life 3
13) Possessing managing skills and competence
14) Deciding with the awareness of the legal and ethical consequences of business operations
15) Expressing opinions that are built through critical thinking process in business and academic environment 3