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
BES3009 Mother and Child Nutrition Fall 2 4 3 5
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 : Instructor BİLGE KOÇ
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor BİLGE KOÇ
Course Objectives: Aim of this course is to teach students about the nutrition-related critical points in pregnancy, breast-feeding, infancy, toddler and school-aged children and adolescent years.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1- Calculate the energy and nutrient requirements of a pregnant woman in accordance with gestational week.
2- Organize a nutrition plan for breast-feeding mother.
3- Prepare a nutrition plan for premature infants in accordance with nutritional history (taking mother milk or not)
4- Prepare a nutrition plan infants.
5- Prepare an adequate and balanced nutrition plan for toddlers, school-aged children and adolescent’s growth and development taking into consideration.

Course Content

Nutrition during pregnancy and breast-feeding, premature infant nutrition, 0-1 year infant nutrition, toddler, school-age and adolescent nutrition are the content of this course.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction, basic concept and statistics about mother-child health
2) Nutrition during pregnancy I
3) Nutrition during pregnancy II
4) Effects of nutrition during pregnancy on cognitive development of the fetus
5) Nutritional aspects of premature infants
6) Nutrition during breast-feeding and mother milk
7) 0-1 year baby nutrition I
8) 0-1 year baby nutrition II
9) Midterm Exam
10) Detailed evaluation of commercial baby foods
11) Pre-school age children nutrition
12) School age children nutrition
13) Adolescent nutrition
14) Childhood and adolescent obesity, related health problems and diet therapy
15) General Overview
16) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes: Köksal G, Gökmen H. (2000). Çocuk hastalıklarında beslenme tedavisi. Hatiboğlu Yayınevi, Türkiye
References: 1. Kleinman RE. (2004). Pediatric Nutrition Handbook. American Academy of Pediatrics. USA (ISBN: 9781581101096) 2. Lawrance RA, Lawrance RM. (2010). Breastfeeding: A Guide for the Medical Professional. Elsevier Health Sciences, USA (ISBN: 9781437707885). 3. Thureen PJ, Hay WW. (2006). Neonatal Nutrition and Metabolism. Cambridge University Press, USA. (ISBN: 9781139453660)

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 0 % 0
Laboratory 0 % 0
Application 1 % 15
Field Work 0 % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 % 0
Quizzes 1 % 5
Homework Assignments 0 % 0
Presentation 0 % 0
Project 0 % 0
Seminar 0 % 0
Midterms 1 % 20
Preliminary Jury 0 % 0
Final 1 % 60
Paper Submission 0 % 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 2 28
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 14 4 56
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 9 4 36
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 1 1 1
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 125

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. 5
2) To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice. 4
3) To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. 4
4) To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection. 5
5) To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach. 4
6) To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other dieticians, education of health professionals and individuals about nutrition. 4
7) To assess nutritional status of risky groups in nutrition related problems (pregnant, babies, adolescences, elders, etc.) 5
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