NUTRITION AND DIETETIC (TURKISH) | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
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 |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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 |
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) |
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 |
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 |
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 |