NUTRITION AND DIETETIC (TURKISH)
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
BES1001 Principles of Nutrition I Fall 3 0 3 6
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: Tr
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi CAN ERGÜN
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi CAN ERGÜN
Course Objectives: Main objective of this course was to teach definition of nutrition, importance for human life and health, energy and nutrients, daily requirements, food sources and nutrient deficiency situations on the basis of scientific studies.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
At the end of this course students be able to;

- Comprehend the importance of energy, macronutrients (carbohydrate, protein, fat/oils) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals)on healthy nutrition and body functioning.
- identify the dietary sources, metabolism and defiency states of the macro- and micronutrients; determine the requirements for different age group and gender.
- Evaluate the foods for their macro- and micronutrient content.
-Calculate their own energy and nutrient requirements via food consumption and physical activity records and evaluate individual nutritional status.

Course Content

Adequate and balanced diet, nutrient-health interaction, importance of macronutrients on nutrition, food sources, metabolism and daily requirements, energy production from energy-yielding substrates (carbohydrates, protein and fats/oils), energy reqirements for different age groups and gender, importance of vitamins and minerals, classification, food sources, metabolism and daily reqirements are subjects of this course.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Basic Concepts
2) Water and Energy Metabolism
3) Carbohydrates and Effects on Nutrition
4) Fats/Oils and Effects on Nutrition
5) Proteins and Effects on Nutrition
6) Fat-soluble Vitamins (Vitamin A, D, E and K)
7) Water-soluble Vitamins (Vitamin C and Thiamine)
8) Mid-term Exam
9) Water-soluble Vitamins (Riboflavin and Niacin)
10) Water-soluble Vitamins (vitamin B6, Folate and Vitamin B12)
11) Water-soluble Vitamins (Biotin, Choline, Carnitine)
12) Minerals (Iron, İodine, Copper and Zinc)
13) Minerals (Magnesium, Fluorine, Sodium, Potassium, Chlorine)
14) General Overview

Sources

Course Notes: Baysal, A. (2004). Beslenme. Hatiboğlu Yayınları: 93, 10.Baskı, Ankara.
References: Mahan, L.K., Stump, S.E. (2004). Krause’s.Food , Nutrition & Diet Therapy (Ed by), 11 th Edition, Elsevier (USA), 2004. Berdarier, C.D. (2002). Handbook of Nutrition and Food (Ed by), CRC Press. Gibney, M.J. Hester, H.V., Kok. F.J.(2002). Introduction to Human Nutrition (Ed by), Blackwell Publishing Company. Brown, A. (2000). Understanding Food: Principles and Preparation, Wadsworth/Thomson Learning, USA.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 40
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 60
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 14 8 112
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 2 2
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 158

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. 3
2) To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice. 5
3) To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. 5
4) To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection. 4
5) To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach. 2
6) To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other dieticians, education of health professionals and individuals about nutrition. 1
7) To assess nutritional status of risky groups in nutrition related problems (pregnant, babies, adolescences, elders, etc.) 1
8) To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships. 2
9) To use healthcare, information technologies for Nutrition and Dietetic practice and research. 1
10) To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively. 2
11) To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. 1
12) To carry out dietetic practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community. 1