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
GEP1017 Health and Nutrition Fall 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) 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