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Course Code: 
NUT 109
Course Period: 
Autumn
Course Type: 
Core
Theoric: 
2
Practice: 
2
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
5
Course Language: 
English
Course Objectives: 
This course aims to teach students the basic principles of nutrition, the science of nutrition, food groups and the food pyramid. It aims to teach macronutrients (carbohydrate, protein and fats) and micronutrients (vitamins, minerals and water) with their chemical structures and uses in the body, together with their classification. It also aims to provide information on food safety principles, food labels and food safety laws.
Course Content: 

Principles of Nutrition

Course Methodology: 
1. Lecture 2. Question-answer 3. Discussion
Course Evaluation Methods: 
1. Midterm 2. Final exam 3.Assignment/reports evaluation 4. Presentation evaluation

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

Explain the definitions and concepts related to nutrition and diet.

1,2,3,6,7,8,9,10

1,2,3

1,2,7,13

Defines food groups and knows recommended daily intakes for different age groups.

1,2,3,6,7,8,9,10

1,2,3

1,2,7,13

Knows how to calculate calories according to different nutrient distributions of foods and compares them with reference values.

1,2,3,6,7,8,9,10

1,2,3

1,2,7,13

Explains the natural digestive tract of food

1,2,3,6,7,8,9,10

1,2,3

1,2,7,13

It explains the chemical structures of carbohydrates (such as starch, sugar and dietary fibers) and their functions in the body.

1,2,3,6,7,8,9,10

1,2,3

1,2,7,13

It explains the structures, nutritional sources, functions of proteins in the body, and describes the symptoms and/or diseases that may occur in their deficiency.

1,2,3,6,7,8,9,10

1,2,3

1,2,7,13

Explain the structures, nutritional sources and functions of fats in the body.

1,2,3,6,7,8,9,10

1,2,3

1,2,7,13

It explains the types of vitamins and minerals, their nutritional sources, their functions in the body and defines the symptoms and/or diseases that may occur in their deficiency or excess intake.

1,2,3,6,7,8,9,10

1,2,3

1,2,7,13

Explain the importance of water for the body.

1,2,3,6,7,8,9,10

1,2,3

1,2,7,13

 
 

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT

Week

Topics

Study Materials

1

 

Overview of Nutrition Sciences

Related literature

2

 

a Healthy Diet/ Digestion, Absorption & Transport

Related literature

3

 

Overview of Carbohydrates

Related literature

4

 

Carbohydrates (Starch, Sugar, and Dietary Fibers)

Related literature

5

 

Overview of Lipids (Fats)

Related literature

6

 

Amino Acids

Related literature

7

 

Midterm

 

8

 

Midterm Overview Animal Proteins: Meats, Milk & Eggs

Related literature

9

 

Triglycerides , Phospholipids and Sterols

Related literature

10

 

Fat Soluble Vitamins

Related literature

11

 

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Related literature

12

 

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Related literature

13

 

Water and Trace Elements

Related literature

14

 

Overview

Related literature

15

Final exam

 

 
 

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

“Beslenme”, Prof.Dr.Ayşe Baysal

“Understanding Nutrition”, Whitney Rolfes

“Nutrition-Concepts & Controversies”, Frances Sienkiewicz Sizer, Ellie Whitney

“Culinary Nutrition-The Science and Practice of Healthy Cooking”, Jacqueline B.Marcus

“Krause’s Food and the Nutrition Care Process”, L.Kathleen Mahan, Sylvia Escott-Stump, Janice

L.Raymond

Additional Resources

http://www.eatright.org/   (American  Academy  of  Nutrition  and Dietetics)

www.usda.gov (United States Department of Agriculture) http://www.mypyramidonline.com/ (Food Pyramid) http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/   (Harvard School of Public Health Nutrition Source)

http://www.todaysdietitian.com/

http://www.tarim.gov.tr/ ( T.C. Gıda, Tarım ve Hayvancılık Bakanlığı)

 
 

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents

Yeditepe University YULearn

Assignments

Health promotion program planning

Exams

Midterm exam, Final exam, Presentation evaluation

 
 

Assessment

ASSESSMENT

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Midterm evaluation

2

40

Quiz

1

20

Midterm exam

1

80

Final exam

1

60

Total

100

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE

 

60

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE

 

40

Total

 

100

 
 

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

No

Program Learning Outcomes

Contribution

1

2

3

4

5

 

1

Gains theoretical and practical basic knowledge, skills and attitudes in nursing.

 

 

 

X

 

 

2

It meets the health care needs of the individual, family and society with an evidence-based and holistic approach, in line with the nursing process.

 

 

 

X

 

 

3

Takes an active role in the health care delivery team.

 

 

 

X

 

 

4

Performs professional practices in line with nursing values, ethical principles and relevant legislation.

X

 

 

 

 

 

5

Follows scientific developments in the field by using at least one foreign language effectively.

X

 

 

 

 

 

6

Gain the ability to communicate effectively, write reports and make presentations.

 

 

X

 

 

 

7

Gains the awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning.

 

 

X

 

 

 

8

Knows the research and publication process for the production of scientific knowledge specific to nursing and takes part in research.

 

 

X

 

 

 

9

Uses critical thinking and clinical decision making skills in professional practice.

 

 

X

 

 

 

10

Develops awareness of sensitivity to social and professional problems.

 

 

X

 

 

 

 
 

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION

Activities

Quantity

Duration
(Hour)

Total
Workload
(Hour)

Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15x Total course hours)

15

2

30

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Laboratory, Pre-study, practice)

15

4

60

Midterm exam

1

2

2

Presentation evaluation

4

7

28

Final exam

1

2

2

Total Work Load

 

 

122

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

 

 

4.88

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

5

 

 

 
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